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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64006414 (PENDING RECLASS)

Date: Jan 12, 2026

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Requisition No: 867918

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64006414 (PENDING RECLASS)

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64006414

Salary: $42,561.48 ANNUALLY / $1,636.98 BIWEEKLY

Posting Closing Date: 01/25/2026

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OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB POSTING

THIS POSITION IS ADVERTISED AS PENDING RECLASS

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional environmental health position working within the Environmental Public Health Section (EPH) of the Okaloosa County Health Department (OCHD). Position requires the performance of tasks including application and project reviews, site inspections and surveys, project evaluations and sanitary nuisance investigations and assessments, environmental sample collection, data entry and analysis and report writing. This position performs duties in accordance with Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, EH Manual 150-4, and internal Okaloosa County Health Department standards.

This position will serve as the subject matter expert in the Biomedical Waste Program. Will assist with consultations with customers to training for inspectors. Performs routine inspections and other basic regulatory activities in the Biomedical Waste Program. Consults with facility operators and owners to ensure compliance with 64E-16 FAC and Chapter 381 Florida Statutes. Performs other regulatory duties, such as re-inspections, complaint inspections, closure inspections, and preparation of documentation for enforcement action. This position will perform data entry of information gathered during regulatory work into EHDMA and the state database and other spreadsheets/databases. This position will be the lead worker in the biomedical waste program.

As a certified food hygiene program inspector position, performs routine inspections in the Food Hygiene program. Consults with facility operators and owners to ensure compliance with 64E-11 Florida Administrative Code (FAC), Chapter 381 Florida Statutes and FDA Food Code 2013. Performs other regulatory duties such as re-inspections, complaint inspections, basic plan review, construction inspections, and preparation of documentation for enforcement action. This position will perform data entry of information gathered during regulatory work into EHDMA and state database/EHD and other local spreadsheets and databases.

Conducts inspections and investigations in the mobile home/lodging park and recreational vehicle park program. Performs inspections and investigations to minimize the risk of injury and illness in this residential environment. Of primary concern and importance are safe drinking water supply, proper sewage disposal, a safe and disease-free swimming pool (where provided), and assurances that the establishment is free from garbage, harmful insects, and rodent infestations.

Conducts Group Care inspections of regulated facilities to ensure compliance with regulations. Ability to perform routine and construction inspections to ensure proper design and operation of permitted facilities. These inspections will be conducted in accordance with Florida Administrative Code and Florida Statutes.

In the tanning facilities program performs routine, reinspection, construction, change of owner, complaint, consultation, and other inspections to evaluate and ensure the safe and sanitary operation of tanning facilities. Will issue field stop use order pursuant to Chapter 120.54 Florida Statutes. Maintains a professional working knowledge of 64E-17 Florida Administrative Code.

Field inspector for the public swimming pools and bathing places program for the Okaloosa County Health Department. Performs routine, reinspection, change of owner, complaint, consultation, and other inspections of swimming pools, spas, wading pools, special purpose pools, water activity pools, and recreational attraction pools and public bathing places. Conducts water quality monitoring and sample result interpretation.

Investigates sanitary nuisance complaints and prepares reports, legal notices and other documents relating to environmental issues. Initiates enforcement actionis by drafting non-compliance letters, warning letters, and assists with other enforcement documents. Represents the department in meetings and negotiations with other state agencies, federal agencies and other parties to resolve the departments concerns with proposed activities, projects and land use. This position will assist the lead rabies surveillance inspector by helping with investigations and conducting initial and final quarantine inspections.

Performs all other duties as assigned in support of the Agency’s mission and vision.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Ability to effectively deal with the public.

+ Ability to appropriately interact and communication orally and verbally with the public.

+ Ability to reduce complex rules to understandable terms.

+ Ability to take the knowledge learned from past experiences to resolve unique problems.

+ Broad knowledge of biological, chemical, and environmental concepts and resulting impacts and/or threats to public health .

+ Ability to regularly work outdoors and in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications:

+ Must maintain a valid U.S. Drivers’ License.

+ Must become certified as a Food Inspector (CEHP) with 6 months of employment.

+ Must attain a Certified Pool Operator status within 10 months.

+ Bachelor’s degree in public health, environmental science/health or a physical or biological science. Major coursework must have at least 30 semester hours or 40 quarter hours of coursework in science.

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:

Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County

221 Hospital Drive NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

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

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+ 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:

FT WALTON BCH, FL, US, 32548 CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32536 FORT WALTON BEACH, FL, US, 32547 DESTIN, FL, US, 32541 CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32583 SHALIMAR, FL, US, 32579 NICEVILLE, FL, US, 32588 CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32539 NICEVILLE, FL, US, 32578

Nearest Major Market:Fort Walton Beach