Environmental Health Specialist
State of Florida
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Tavares • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $20 per hour
About the role
- This position is responsible for the rabies program within the Environmental Health Program.
- Assists with sanitary nuisance investigations and management of the swimming program.
- The rabies program consists of receiving/sending emails regarding animal bites and exposures (bats), maintaining records, contacting victims, and preparing specimen (heads) for testing.
- Sanitary Nuisance investigation consists of responding to citizen complaints on environmental issues affecting community health and safety.
- Swimming pools inspections.
- Other duties as required.
Requirements
- Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
- This position requires current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
- This position requires daily in-office or field work.
- Willing to physically come in the office daily and perform field work.
- Able to work outdoors and lift 50 pounds.
Benefits
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
- Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
- Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
- Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
- Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
- Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
- And more!
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Soft Skills
willingness to work flexible hoursability to respond to citizen complaintscommunication skillsrecord maintenancefieldwork capabilityoutdoor work abilityphysical strength