ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64000396
Requisition No:
378983
Agency:
Department of Health
Working Title:
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64000396
Position Number:
64000396
Salary:
$30,988.
62
Posting Closing Date:
05/26/2021
Internal Agency Opportunity
Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees).
Applicants will not be accepted from outside the department.
Responsibilities:
This is an Environmental Specialist I position conducting a variety of administrative reviews, environmental health and safety assessments to ensure compliance with state and local laws.
Makes recommendations on the issuance of licenses, or approvals.
Work is performed under the general supervision of an Environmental Supervisor II-SES.
This position is responsible for conducting a variety of investigational and enforcement tasks.
This position may be required to collect fees for the Child Care Licensing Program.
This position requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skill in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions.
This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures.
Monitors screening procedures for childcare personnel county-wide by completing background screening, monitoring visits to licensed childcare facilities, including review of finger printing, employment history checks, checking of references, local criminal records checks, juvenile record checks, volunteer record checks and other required screening procedures.
Audits screening data at licensed child-care facilities to access the level of compliance with statutory requirements and child-care standards.
Monitors personnel list of child-care facilities and family child-care homes employment dates for completeness and accuracy.
Provide relevant information to child-care licensing staff in a timely manner.
Conducts and participates in enforcement actions including evidence gathering, interpretation and application of rules, and issuance of administrative notices.
Maintain records, updates information and generates reports for program management.
Maintains database (s) of child-care screening training/credentials status as required.
Conduct record reviews, inspections, consultations and is responsible for collecting, inputting, maintaining and uploading information as required in the Environmental Health Database (EHD) and child-care program data management system.
Interprets and explains the significance of public health laws and rules.
Drafts appropriate correspondence, reports and other documents of environmental health/child-care licensing issues to facilitate compliance with appropriate rules and regulations.
Reviews and approves child-care facility and family child-care plans and license applications.
Reviews background screening documents for compliance with state and local rules.
Meets with property owners, engineers/ architects, attorneys, etc.
to provide consultation on the design of facilities and the resolution of environmental health issues.
Coordinates activities with federal, state and local agencies.
Participates at enforcement conferences, hearings and court appearances as needed.
Acts as liaison between the Department Child Care Licensing program and Department of Children and Families (DCF).
Conducts the investigations of complaints of unlicensed child-care activity.
Produce clear, complete, and accurate reports of investigation and provide timely responses to the complainants.
Attends training functions designed to maintain and improve professional knowledge and skills as needed.
Conducts and participates in various public health educational programs as needed.
Provides child-care licensing information and training as needed to regulated establishments and public groups.
Conducts and participates in field training of other staff as assigned by supervisor.
Coordinates and participates as a trainer in training programs offered for child-care providers.
Participate in the standard activities; Outreach, Suggestions, and/or Teamwork.
Performs other related duties as needed.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
- Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles and procedures.
- Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific or technical data.
- Ability to prepare technical reports.
- Ability to use personal computers.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programs.
- Ability to understand and follow legislative policy direction as established in Florida statutes.
- Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Qualifications:
Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):
N/A
Other job-related requirements for this position:
Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
Valid Driver s License.
Hard hat and steel toe safety boots are required for this position.
Working hours:
(A) Daily from 8:
00AM to 5:
00PM (B) Total hours in workweek 40
Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:
Mission:
To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.
Vision:
To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.
Values:
I nnovation:
We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
C ollaboration:
We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
A ccountability:
We perform with integrity & respect.
R esponsiveness:
We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
E xcellence:
We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.
Where You Will Work:
Environmental Public Health
800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.
The State s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
- Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
- Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
(For more information, please click www.
myfrs.
com);
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Tuition waivers;
- And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.
mybenefits.
myflorida.
com.
Please be advised:
Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.
This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit.
Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration.
Note:
You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
For more information, please visit the SSS website:
http:
//www.
sss.
gov
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.
Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.
E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.
Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287).
Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.
All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.
0455, F.
S.
, Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.
5 million service men and women.
The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.
Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge.
These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).
Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.
All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.
0455, F.
S.
, Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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