OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64909228

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• OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64909228
• Date: Oct 27, 2026

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• Requisition No: 880782
• Agency: Department of Health
• Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64909228
• Pay Plan: Temp
• Position Number: 64909228
• Salary: $20 to $25 per hour
• Posting Closing Date: 11/13/2026
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• ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I
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This is an Other Personal Services (OPS) Temporary Position

Thank you for your interest in a career opportunity with the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County in its mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

Your Specific Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Environmental Supervisor II, the incumbent, an OPS Environmental Specialist I, may perform work within but are not limited to the following programs: Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems, Storage Tanks, Biomedical Waste, Tattoo, Tanning, Food Hygiene, Public Swimming Pools, Group Care, Migrant Labor Camps/Housing and Sanitary Nuisance Complaints in accordance with Florida Statutes (F.S.), Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C) and Environmental Health Program Manual DOHM 150-4 to ensure compliance with applicable state rules, statutes and regulations.

Specific responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Reviewing applications received for proposed construction, modification or repair of Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (OSTDS); issuing, denying or requesting additional information as applicable; performing or reviewing site evaluations of lots to determine suitability for installation of OSTDS; inspecting or reviewing inspections of OSTDS installations for compliance

Inspecting existing above ground and underground storage tank facilities (AST/UST) for compliance as well as ensuring the proper construction of new or modified storage tanks or the abandonment of storage tanks; investigating reported spills at regulated facilities; preparing and submitting reports and letters of compliance and noncompliance as required

Performing inspections, reinspections and investigations of assigned facilities that: generate, store, transport or treat biomedical waste, offer conventional or cosmetic tattooing, furnish tanning devices, conduct food service operations, provide pools for public use, deliver educational instruction, supply housing for the purpose of residential group care or seasonal farmworkers

• Investigating sanitary nuisance complaints; recommending and enforcing corrective actions; issuing notices; documenting findings into Environmental Health Database (EHD) appropriately and making referrals to agencies with jurisdiction as applicable
• Creating and completing reports; submitting reports to clients and supervisors for review; inputting data into the EHD as well as making appropriate referrals as applicable in a timely manner

Tracking inspection completion progress for assigned facilities to ensure that all inspections are performed within the required timeframes; routinely generating quota reports and other reports from EHD and maintaining current, complete and accurate records of assigned facilities and all inspection activities

• Consulting with, providing technical assistance and/or educating both the public and private sector in matters related to environmental public health
• Recording daily activities in the Health Management System (HMS)/Daily Activity Report (DAR) and submitting timesheets through People First in a timely manner for supervisor review and approval
• Attending and participating in staff meetings, trainings and conferences to further and maintain knowledge as well as to stay abreast of advances related to the field of environmental public health
• Performing other duties as requested by the Environmental Supervisor II or Environmental Health Director

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of proper spelling, punctuation and grammar usage
• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical and/or natural sciences
• Knowledge of environmental public health programs and standards, F.A.C. and F.S. related to the specific duties of this position
• Skill in the use of computer and Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint or other comparable programs
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members and clients
• Ability to prepare and present information to educate clients, the general public and community partners

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to prepare technical reports

• Ability to make observations, take measurements and perform mathematical functions
• Ability to review data for accuracy and completeness
• Ability to work efficiently and independently or with minimal supervision
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner
• Ability to prioritize individual workload to meet deadlines
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach and sit, stand or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed
• Ability to work outdoors in varying extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time

Qualifications

Minimum

A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation or ability to obtain prior to hire

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in environmental health, environmental science or a physical or biological science.
• Major course work must be no less than 30 semester hours or 40 quarter hours of class work.
• Florida Statutes Chapters 381

Preferred

Certified Environmental Health Professional (CEHP) in either Food Protection or Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (OSTDS) or a Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) or able to become certified or registered within six months

40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification or able to become certified within six months

Willingness to work outside of normal work hours as needed; may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or day in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural

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: 3600 W. Sovereign Path
• Lecanto, FL 34461

Benefits

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

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!
• For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit

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:

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.

• Incumbents will 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.

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.

• Location: LECANTO, FL, US, 34461
• Nearest Major Market: Inverness
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