Position Title: OPS Environmental Specialist II _
Program: Environmental Health Program - Public Swimming Pools
Conduct compliance inspections in Public Swimming Pools/Spas and Public Bathing Places, as assigned by supervisor. Take environmental samples including water when required or scheduled for quality control or investigation. Inspects remodeling operations to ensure compliance with previously approved plans. Complete compliance inspections in Public Swimming Pools/Spas and Public Bathing Places in a timely manner using the inspection frequency set for the program within the applicable permit cycle. Re-inspect Public Swimming Pools/Spas and Public Bathing Places with unsatisfactory inspection on date specified on the inspection report or place note of explanation on file. Coordinates duties to ensure timely response, accuracy and proper documentation of facility details and inspection requests to assure accurate recording and reporting in the Environmental Health Database. Provides a review of office and field activities and the required supporting documentation.
Review applications and supporting documents for accounts (existing or new) to determine if unapproved changes have been made and if additional information is required to be submitted to the Department to comply with operating permit conditions. Provide necessary forms and procedures to clients as needed. Ensures timely follow-up, notations, and documentation in the Environmental Health Database and/or filing system.
Initiates and participates in legal actions to obtain compliance when violations are noted and are not corrected or when conditions require immediate closing of facilities to protect health, safety and the welfare of patrons. Coordinates activities with federal, state and municipal environmental safety and health agencies, as needed. Conducts joint investigations with other local regulatory agencies, as required.
Investigates water related illness and environmental sanitation nuisance complaints. Investigates and abates sanitary nuisances endangering public health and safety. Perform initial nuisance complaint investigation within two (2) Business Days of assignment. Advises individuals and organizations concerning environmental health and safety. Confers with and educates the public, builders, owners, public officials and civic groups concerning disease control, sanitation and health regulations.
Assist in the training of new employees, as necessary. Represents the Division and coordinates activities with other agencies for events requiring inter-agency response.
Participates in the execution of the overall department’s strategic plan, and the strategic plan for Environmental Health. This includes, but is not limited to, client satisfaction, data collection and analysis, seminar and training attendance, process management, employee satisfaction.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:
- Knowledge of basic principles of environmental health or one of the natural or physical science, like biology, environmental studies, chemistry, including knowledge of scientific terminology and technology.
- Skill in methods of data collection including the ability to collect, record, and analyze technical data relating to environmental health.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policy and procedure related to environmental health, including enforcing regulation.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community leaders and others in a stressful environment while providing total quality environmental health services.
- Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
- Ability to use technology such as computer software and cell phones.
Other Job-related requirements for this position:
You have to possess a valid driver's license.
Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days 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 or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
Bachelor’s degree in a physical or natural science from an accredited college or university.
Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle to perform work related duties.
Incumbent in this position is required to be a Certified Pool Operator within 6 months of hiring.
This position requires extensive walking, bending, and working in hot weather, and lifting and carrying equipment and supplies while performing work duties.
Location:
Golden Glades Office
1725 NW 167th Street
Miami, FL 33056
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- This position requires travel throughout Miami-Dade County. Do you have access to a private automobile to travel while performing work related assignments (State reimbursement is 44.5 cents per mile for work-related travel)?
- This position requires extensive walking, bending, and working in hot weather, and lifting and carrying equipment and supplies while performing work duties.
- In the event of an emergency, this office may be required to perform emergency operations functions. Are you willing to work before, during and/or beyond your normal work hours or days in a special needs shelter, Red Cross shelter, Emergency Operations Command Center, or to perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural?
Education:
License/Certification:
- Florida Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
