Requisition No: 847978
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 64068787
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64068787
Salary: $52,859.88
Posting Closing Date: 03/25/2025
Total Compensation Estimator ToolFLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
Division of Disease Control and Health Protection
Bureau of Environmental Health
Your Specific Responsibilities:This is a highly professional position that assists with planning, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating, and providing consultative services and technical assistance in the Facility Programs Section on a statewide basis. These services are provided to the Bureau of Environmental Health, other divisions within the department, county health departments, other state and local agencies, industry, and the general public. This position may travel up to 25% percent of the year to provide evaluations, trainings, and to conduct research in the field. This position manages the mobile home/recreational vehicle park and migrant housing programs. In addition, provides program back up assistance in the certified environmental health professionals and other section programs as needed.
Routinely provides interpretations of health and environmental statutes and rules relating to migrant housing, and mobile home and recreational vehicle parks to county health departments, other agencies, professionals, and the general public. Regularly provides statewide technical assistance to all county health departments and the industry regarding "state of the art" technology and proper application of this technology within the confines of environmental and public health standards.
Routinely participates in the development of proposed statewide administrative rules for migrant housing and mobile home park/recreational vehicle programs. Regularly reviews, edits, and promulgates technical manuals and rules which are used by the county health departments in environmental health program administration throughout the state and prepares bill analyses of proposed changes to Florida Statutes. Develops and provides training or educational information regarding migrant housing, mobile home/recreational vehicle parks, and other related environmental health issues to the county health departments, other agencies, the regulated industry, and the general public.
Administers and applies the Program Evaluation Quality Assurance Tool for Facility Programs through review of self-evaluations or travels to perform on site evaluations at the local health department office. Develops, modifies, and uses program evaluation and quality improvement guidelines and standards to evaluate and assess county health department performance to ensure consistency and effectiveness of individual environmental health programs with statutory and department requirements. Provides written reports to specific county health departments with recommendations for implementation of corrective action to provide better and more cost-effective measures to protect Florida's environment and public health.
Regularly reviews edits and promulgates technical pamphlets, and rules which are used by county health departments in environmental health program administration throughout the state, and occasionally conducts bill analyses of proposed changes to Florida statutes. Periodically represents the section at various departmental, professional and civic meetings regarding health and environmental programs and serves as liaison with other state and local agencies regarding work plan commitments. Plans, develops, and implements other program activities not listed elsewhere, such as program business plans and the distribution of allocated program funds to county health departments.
Performs other duties and assignments as requested by the direct supervisor and Environmental Administrator.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledgeable of basic public health principles and environmental health program codes and statutes, good verbal and written communication skills, the ability to use personal computer, and the ability to interact well with people. Computer/laplop and the Microsoft Office Suite of program. Ability to formulate program policies and procedures. Ability to train inspection and industry personnel. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to manage and organize workload.
Required: Maintains compliance with the Departments food protection certification requirements as described in section 381.0101, of the Florida Statutes.
Preferred:Bachelor's Degree
2 Years of Experience
Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: 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:Tallahassee
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
- Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
- Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Tuition waivers.
- And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
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: http://www.sss.gov
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.
The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.
Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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