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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64082625

Date: May 27, 2025

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Requisition No: 853815

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64082625

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64082625

Salary: $49,000-$52,000 annually

Posting Closing Date: 05/30/2025

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Internal Posting

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community effortsand its vision to be the Healthiest Statein the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent

is expected to incorporate the agency values ofInnovation,Collaboration,Accountability,ResponsivenessandExcellencein all aspects of their work.

This is a technically varied and complex position responsible for assisting in numerous Environmental Health Programs in a variety of administrative matters. This position requires independent judgment operating within established policies and guidelines. Under the direct supervision of an Environmental Supervisor II, is responsible for accepting and processing OSTDS, water program and facility applications, maintaining pertinent electronic data bases, maintaining physical files for all program areas, answering the phone and providing assistance to the public, maintaining office equipment and maintaining office supplies at acceptable levels. The employee in this position is responsible for the following tasks:

Small Quantity Generator Program

+ Conducts verifications and notifications related to hazardous waste generators, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

+ Performs data entry and maintains an accurate and up-to-date electronic database of program-related records.

+ Prepares and submits expense reports associated with program activities and operations.

+ Provides training to other personnel on program procedures, best practices, and regulatory guidelines.

Florida Healthy Beaches Program

+ Oversees data entry and ensures accuracy in environmental health records and reporting.

+ Prepares and distributes press releases related to beach water quality and public health advisories.

Administrative Assistant / Receptionist Responsibilities

+ Serves as the primary point of contact for the Marathon office, providing information to the public regarding all Environmental Health Programs.

+ Directs inquiries and refers clients to appropriate staff members as needed.

+ Manages incoming and outgoing office correspondence, ensuring timely distribution and follow-up.

Permit Processing and Record Maintenance

+ Processes applications and maintains comprehensive records for Environmental Health Programs, ensuring compliance with established regulations.

+ Monitors and updates various logs, tracks fee collection, processes billing, and issues facility and Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System (OSTDS) operating permits.

+ Prepares financial reports, including the daily cash drawer reconciliation, fee sheets, and deposit documentation.

Office Operations and Supplies Management

+ Oversees inventory and procurement of office supplies, ensuring adequate stock for daily operations.

+ Coordinates maintenance and servicing of office equipment, including fax machines, copiers, printers, and scanners, to ensure functionality and efficiency.

Professional Development and Administrative Growth

+ Continuously enhances administrative skills by reviewing training materials, attending professional development seminars, and participating in staff development activities.

Time and Records Management

+ Accurately completes People First time entry and Health Management daily work records in adherence to required deadlines.

Additional Responsibilities

+ Performs other duties as assigned, including assisting with emergency response duties when required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

+ Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication

+ Knowledge of office procedures and practices

+ Knowledge of filing, typing, entering data, maintaining records and using/completing forms

+ Ability to work with diverse individuals

+ Ability to collect and compile information

+ Ability to complete a task or work assignments with little or no guidance

+ Ability to interpret policies and procedures

+ Ability to resolve issues independently

+ Ability to work well with others

+ Ability to prepare written material without assistance

+ Ability to interview individuals

+ Knowledge of Insurance verification and systems such as Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance and billing Insurance

+ Ability to organize prioritize and meet deadlines

Qualifications:

+ Emergency Duty : 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 or Red Cross 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.

+ Confidentiality : Incumbent may have access to records containing Social Security numbers in the performance of their job duties. This position is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with the DOH and Monroe County information security policy, protocols, and procedures. Confidential data set: Clinical Data (HMS), immunization data (FLSHOTS), Social Security Data, HMS, FLMMIS, Availity and Change Health

+ Driver’s License: Must possess a valid, unrestricted Florida driver’s license at all times during employment and report any violation to their direct supervisor upon occurrence.

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:

Marathon, FL

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.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

MARATHON, FL, US, 33050

Nearest Major Market:Key West