State of Florida

Environmental Specialist I

State of Florida

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Naples • Florida • United States

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Salary

💰 $22 per hour

About the role

  • This is a professional-level position in Environmental Health (EH).
  • This is a field position responsible for conducting regulatory inspections in Environmental Health programs.
  • The position will report to the OSTDS Environmental Supervisor.
  • Conducts field inspections in the OSTDS program, ensuring compliance with environmental health rules and regulations.
  • Responds to public health nuisance complaints, initiating investigation and inspection procedures.
  • Initiates investigations within two (2) working days after receipt.
  • Assists with enforcement actions of nuisance complaints, gathers evidence, and participate in hearings.
  • Maintains record of all inspections and site visits.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

  • A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.
  • A bachelor’s degree from an U.S. accredited college or university with a minimum of 30 credit hours in a related science field (Environmental Health, Environmental Science or a Physical or Biological Science).
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds and must be able to move freely around various inspection sites and work outside in high heat and humid conditions.
  • Must be willing and able to attend out of town meetings and training sessions for several days on occasion.
  • Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours in the event of a disaster or as needed.
Benefits
  • State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
  • Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements)
  • Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
  • Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
  • Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
  • Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
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Certifications
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