ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 64045605

Date : Oct 31, 2025

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Requisition No : 864443

Agency : Department of Health

Working Title : ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 64045605

Pay Plan : Career Service

Position Number : 64045605

Salary : $47,667 - $52,434

Posting Closing Date : 11 / 14 / 2025

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Internal Agency Job Opportunity

Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees).

Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

Your Specific Responsibilities :

Come Join DOH-Team Duval! If you are looking to establish an exciting and successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.

This is a lead professional position responsible for assisting the Environmental Administrator with management of the county-wide Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System (OSTDS) Program. The position is responsible for coordinating field assignments with staff and will serve as assistant trainer for the OSTDS program providing staff proper procedures for Issuing permits, inspections, knowledge of soil types, and use of equipment and legal aspects of enforcement. Will assist the Environmental Administrator in making vital field decisions pertaining to the OSTDS program, review plans, evaluate, and make recommendations for the design of proposed and existing residential and commercial OSTDS; recommend issuance or denial of permits and prepare provisos and restrictions. Meet with property owners, engineers, and developers to facilitate design changes. The position is responsible for the regulating, coordinating, permitting and inspecting of regulated industries within the OSTDS Program : Industrial / Manufacturing Zoned Facilities (IMZs), Septage Stabilization facilities, Portable Toilet distributors, Septic Tank Manufacturers, and Aerobic Treatment Units (ATUs) / Performance Based Treatment Systems (PBTSs). This position is also responsible for conducting a comprehensive OSTDS Program as specified in Florida Administrative Code (FAC), Chapter 62-6. Coordinates septic tank contractors’ meetings, public education, and other forms of community outreach pertaining to the OSTDS program. Daily work is performed independently with limited supervision by the OSTDS Environmental Administrator.

Public Health Competency Domain 1 : Analytical / Assessment skills

Public Health Competency Domain 3 : Communication skills

Public Health Competency Domain 5 : Community Dimensions of Practice skills

Public Health Competency Domain 6 : Public Health Sciences skills

Public Health Competency Domain 7 : Financial Planning / Management skills

Public Health Competency Domain 8 : Leadership and Systems Thinking skills

Determines OSTDS daily workload by reviewing all incoming applications for new, existing, repair and modification construction permits and distributes workload among OSTDS staff. Provide field assistance to OSTDS staff as needed to provide soil evaluation confirmation or to assist with client / contractor issues upon request. Reviews applications for individual OSTDS. Conducts site evaluations and performs soil log analysis on individual lots to determine soil characteristics, water table elevations, topographical conditions, and establishes benchmark locations as necessary. Determines size and construction characteristics of OSTDS for residential and commercial facilities with capacities as per Chapter 62-6 FAC. Prepares permits for new construction, repair, existing, modification, and abandonment of OSTDS. Issues denial letters and conducts inspections of system construction. Assists other field personnel to address problem areas. Reviews permits and letters prepared by other staff for correctness. Responsible for all assigned IMZ / commercial facilities in Duval County. Utilizes various databases to locate unpermitted facilities in Duval County and notifies facilities about permitting requirements. Reviews applications for IMZ / commercial OSTDS to determine if facilities comply with Chapter 62-6 FAC and whether an Annual Operating Permit will be required. Maintains an IMZ / commercial facility permit list in order to keep track of required annual inspections. Performs annual inspections of permitted facilities to ensure compliance with Chapter 62-6. Maintains files on each permitted establishment and each file should include an application, business survey, correspondence, enforcement documentation and all inspections performed by the Department. Determines size and construction characteristics of OSTDS for IMZ / commercial facilities with capacities as per Chapter 62-6 FAC. Maintains a facility list in order to track required inspections. Responsible for all facility files and documentation per DOHM 150-4 Section IV, Chapter K.

Public Health Competency Domain 3 : Communication skills

Public Health Competency Domain 4 : Cultural Competency skills

Public Health Competency Domain 5 : Community Dimensions of Practice skills

Public Health Competency Domain 8 : Leadership and Systems Thinking skills

Coordinates septic tank contractors’ meetings, public education, and other forms of community outreach pertaining to the OSTDS program. Attends travel related training assignments and professional meetings. Provide OSTDS staff training as needed to ensure all applicable statutes, rules, policies and procedures are followed. This position requires a valid driver's license and a four-wheeled vehicle to accomplish travel.

Public Health Competency Domain 2 : Policy development / Program skills

Position is responsible for completing all required reports including Daily Activity Report, leave and attendance, mileage, and itinerary sheets. All inspections require travel related duties.

Performs all assigned duties during disaster drills or actual disaster occurrence.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position :

Maintains a valid State of Florida Driver License and has access to a four-wheeled vehicle. Utilizes all OSTDS field equipment : Munsell Soil Color Book, six-foot auger with appropriate soil auger bucket, six-foot tape measure, 100-foot tape measure, level, probing rod, laser level with stadia rod, soil survey of Duval County, engineer scale ruler, mobile phone, dye, etc. Must have a good understanding of all applicable Florida Statutes and Administrative Codes.

Qualifications : Minimum :

Valid Driver License

Experience communicating or educating the public

At least 2 years of professional experience within the State of Florida's Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Program

Certified in the State of Florida as an Environmental Professional in the primary program area of Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal as required per s. 381.101 Florida Statutes (Persons who maintain a current registration with the Florida Environmental Health Association or the National Environmental Health Association as either a Registered Environmental Health Specialist or a Registered Sanitarian are considered certified

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 :

Florida Department of Health in Duval County

921 N. Davis Street Bldg. B

Jacksonville, FL 32209

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 :

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.

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.

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 clickinghere () . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location :

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Nearest Major Market : Jacksonville