State of Florida

Environmental Specialist I

State of Florida

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Viera • Florida • United States

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Salary

💰 $25 per hour

About the role

  • Conducts inspections of septic systems and Aerobic Treatment Units.
  • Conducts field inspections of regulated facilities.
  • Issues enforcement action for non-compliant Aerobic Treatment Units.
  • Enforces septic system regulations.
  • Responsible for all data entry of all inspections and other work completed.
  • Reviews septic system applications.
  • Writes and issues septic system permits.
  • Uses bucket auger to dig 6-foot holes and profiles soil for color and texture.
  • Conducts site evaluations for septic system suitability.
  • Operates 4-wheel drive vehicles.
  • Uses laser level, probe, measuring tape, lid puller, scaled ruler, and other tools.
  • Participates in public education (individually, group setting, and phone calls).
  • Attends training sessions, seminars, and meetings to obtain education on all environmental health regulations related to public health.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 30 semester hours or 40 quarter hours of class work in public health, environmental health, environmental science, or a physical or biological science is required.
  • Ability to use PC.
  • Use of general office equipment.
  • Use bucket auger to profile soils to a depth of 72", and ability to use field measuring devices.
  • Ability to lift over 50 pounds.
  • Ability to travel to various locations in Brevard County up to 100+ miles a day.
  • Ability to work in inclement weather including 95+ degree weather.
  • Required to obtain certification for Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems within 6 months of hire.
  • Required to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
  • Must be proficient in computers, laptops, and Microsoft and other computer programs.
  • Must carry a valid Driver’s license.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
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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Hard Skills & Tools
data entryfield inspectionssite evaluationssoil profilingseptic system regulationspermit writingpublic health regulationsenvironmental healthenvironmental sciencebiological science
Soft Skills
public educationcommunicationteamworkadaptabilityproblem-solving
Certifications
Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems certification