Job Opportunities for Environmental Public Health Professionals in Florida

Environmental Public Health Professionals are always needed in the Florida Department of Health's 67 county health departments as well as at the department's Central Office in Tallahassee.

Individuals holding National Environmental Health Association or Florida Environmental Health Association Registered Sanitarian (RS)/Registered Environmental Health Professional (REHP) or Florida Department of Health Certified Environmental Health Professional (CEHP) credentials are especially in demand at the Florida Department of Health.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I
Location: Clewiston (map) County: Hendry
Broadband/Class Level: ENVIRONMEN SCIENTIST & SPEC, INCL HLTH - Level 1
Broadband/Class Code: 19-2041-01 Pay Grade/Pay Band: BB005
Position Number: 64081681 Closing Date: 8/31/2008
Annual Salary Range: $23,645.18 - $36,050.40
Announcement Type: Open Competitive
Facility: Hendry County Health Department

Primary duties are coordinating & conducting inspections & investigations for the enforcement of laws and regulations pertaining to environmental health & safety in accordance with DOH Environmental Health Program Manual 150-4 and other duties in accordance with DOH standards of performance as assigned. Position headquarters is located at the Hendry County Health Department Environmental office in Clewiston.

• Reviews and approves permit applications for Onsite Sewage Treatment & Disposal systems. Investigates complaints and sanitary nuisances, conducts field inspections & collects relevant data.

• Reviews & recommends action on license applications for Migrant Farmworker Housing, Retail & Public Food Service, Swimming Pools, Mobile Home Parks, Public Water Systems, Tanning Facilities.

• Assists in Rabies monitoring and sample collection for St. Louis & West Nile Encephalitis Sentinel Chicken Program.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR II - SES
Location: Jacksonville (map) County: Duval
Broadband/Class Level: ENVIRONMEN SCIENTIST & SPEC, INCL HLTH - Level 3
Broadband/Class Code: 19-2041-03 Pay Grade/Pay Band: BB009
Position Number: 64041816 Closing Date: 9/3/2008
Annual Salary Range: $33,377.24 - $86,739.38
Announcement Type: Internal Agency - Only Current FDOH Employees May Apply
Facility: Duval County Health Department

This is a supervisory position assisting the OSTDS Environmental Manager in the development & supervision of one (1) comprehensive program area: Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System (OSTDS) Program, as authorized by applicable Florida Statutes, rules, regulations & local ordinances. Position exercises independent judgment in the formulation of policies & procedures, which have significant impact in all facets of the OSTDS program. Position is responsible & accountable for the performance of the field staff under their supervision. Position will review all inspection records and supporting documents generated by the staff under their supervision. Participates in environmental compliance activities. Incumbents use knowledge of various scientific disciplines and may collect, synthesize, study, investigate, report, and take action based on data derived from measurements or observations of soil and water. Background screening and fingerprinting required. Incumbent may be required to perform emergency duty before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II
Location: Bradenton (map) County: Manatee
Broadband/Class Level: ENVIRONMEN SCIENTIST & SPEC, INCL HLTH - Level 2
Broadband/Class Code: 19-2041-02 Pay Grade/Pay Band: BB008
Position Number: 64028509 Closing Date: 9/5/2008
Annual Salary: $35,051.64 ** See Salary Notes
Announcement Type: Open Competitive
Facility: Manatee County Health Department

**Current State Employees - Salary Notes: Salary for current employees is based on employee’s payband/paygrade. Salary for promotions will be based on budget availability and will not exceed 10% of the employee’s current salary.

Under the general supervision of an Environmental Manager. The person occupying this position is responsible for conducting sampling, evaluations and investigations in a variety of specialized environmental health programs managed by Environmental Health Services. Compliance with Florida Administrative Codes (FAC), Florida Statutes (FS), and/or DOH Environmental Health Manual 150-4, is essential to completion of assignments. The incumbent will comply with all county policies and procedures as posted; such as cell phone usage and utilization of county vehicles.

• Reviews completed OSTDS plans, applications, site conditions and evaluations to determine compliance with department regulations. Performs soil and site evaluations, compliance inspections in the OSTDS program as required. Assists in fee collections and ensures proper construction permits are issued as appropriate.

• Conducts field inspections Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Parks 64E-15, Migrant Farmworker Housing per FAC 64E-14 Conducts re-inspections of said facilities as necessary to achieve compliance.

• Reviews plans and application packets for new mobile home /RV parks and Migrant farm housing for compliance with applicable rules regulations, prepares reports and recommendations for permit issuance.

• Investigates nuisance complaints per FS 386. Documents observations, possible remedies as necessary, and issues appropriate notices. Initiates enforcement procedures against confirmed sanitary nuisances as indicated in conjunction with department legal staff and immediate supervisor.

• Complies with all department and division policies regarding submission of Daily Activity Reports (DARs), and Leave and Attendance Sheets, Authorizations to Incur Travel, Travel Vouchers and other routine paperwork.

• Participates in training sessions, seminars and meetings as available to maintain timely and current knowledge of all environmental health regulations related to public health that are under the jurisdiction of the department.

Special consideration will be given to individuals with professional experience in environmental health programs. Current certification with the Department of Health in Food Hygiene programs and onsite sewage treatment and disposal under Chapter 381.0101, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 64E-18, Florida Administrative Code or a registered sanitarian certificate.

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ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR - HLTH
Location: Tallahassee (map) County: Leon
Broadband/Class Level: NATURAL SCIENCES MANAGERS - Level 3
Broadband/Class Code: 11-9121-03 Pay Grade/Pay Band: BB021
Position Number: 64026041 Closing Date: 9/9/2008
Annual Salary Range: $33,057.44 - $137,453.42
Announcement Type: Open Competitive
Facility: FDOH Division of Environmental Health, Bureau of Environmental Public Health Medicine

This is a leadership position managing, planning, directing, and coordinating public health toxicological activities.

• Provides vision for the state within the public health toxicological field.

• Provides leadership and motivates team members.

• Plans and directs research, development, and production activities.

• Coordinates successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, and testing.

• Seeks new grants and implements new public health toxicologic programs.

• Reviews project activities, and prepares and reviews research, testing, and operational reports.

• Confers with scientists, engineers, regulators, and others to plan and review projects, and to provide technical assistance.

• Provides technical assistance to agencies conducting environmental studies.

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ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR I - SES
Location: Winter Haven (map) County: Polk
Broadband/Class Level: ENVIRONMEN SCIENTIST & SPEC, INCL HLTH - Level 3
Broadband/Class Code: 19-2041-03 Pay Grade/Pay Band: BB009
Position Number: 64049795 Closing Date: 9/10/2008
Annual Salary Range: $33,377.24 - $46,000.00
Announcement Type: Open Competitive
Facility: Polk County Health Department

This is work conducting research, regulatory inspections and investigations for the purpose of identifying, abating, or eliminating sources of pollutants or hazards that adversely affect either the environment, property, native or commercially grown plants or the health of the population. Participates in environmental compliance activities. Incumbents use knowledge of various scientific disciplines and may collect, synthesize, study, investigate, report, and take action based on data derived from measurements or observations of air, food, soil, water, and other sources.

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COMPLIANCE OFFICER
Location: Miami (map) County: Miami-Dade
Broadband/Class Level: COMPLIANCE OFFICERS - Level 4
Broadband/Class Code: 13-1041-04 Pay Grade/Pay Band: 01018
Position Number: Closing Date: 11/20/2008
Annual Salary Range: $29,344.38 - $48,241.70
Announcement Type: Open Competitive
Facility: Miami-Dade County Health Department

This is professional work involving the prevention of environmental related disease and safety concerns related to operations of group care facilities with or without food preparation services, including routing inspection and the investigation and abatement of sanitary complaints; collection of water samples or other specimens, laboratory test and analysis; advising individuals and organizations in environmental health and fire safety.

A bachelor's or master degree from an accredited college or university with 30 or more semester hours, or 40 quarter hours in Environmental Health, Physical Science, Biology or Public Health.

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