Environmental Consultant - 64026422

Requisition No: 854347

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 64026422

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64026422

Salary: $52,859

Posting Closing Date: 06/27/2025

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

Division of Disease Control and Health Protection

Bureau of Environmental Health

The Bureau of Environmental Public Health is recruiting for its regional pool team in the vicinity of South Florida and as a back up to Central Florida. The position will report to a local Department of Health office and travel within the South and Central Florida regions to conduct swimming pool inspections.

Routine travel is required to inspect public swimming pools, and this is conducted in state-owned vehicles, rental vehicles, or personally owned vehicles, with full reimbursement of costs to the driver.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This Environmental Consultant position is responsible for: performing permitting activities for public swimming pools in the central and south Florida region, providing consultative services to county health department personnel, professional engineers, building officials, owners, and other stakeholders on matters about DOH regulation of public swimming pools under Chapters 514 & 553, FS; investigating reported complaints and alleged statutory and rule violations about pools and drinking water systems under Ch. 381, FS; performing related training activities, and regional worker duties.

Reviews and provides written comments on public swimming pools initial operating permit engineering applications in approximately 23 delegated counties for statutory and code compliance per statutory, rule, and department protocols, and conducts initial operation permitting inspections of public swimming pools to assure statutory and code compliance and records findings per department protocols. Issues initial operating permits to those swimming pools meeting the code requirements of the approved plans and denies permits for those swimming pools not meeting the code requirements. Determines and confers with supervisor regarding code interpretations and good public health and safety alternatives. Presents findings at variance Board meetings as necessary.

Provides training and guidance to DOH county-level offices, other state and local agencies, industry, and the public to conduct engineering plan reviews and inspections for public swimming pools for compliance with the requirements of statutes and rules. Activity includes oversight of co-reviews of original and revised plans for new swimming pools and co-review of modification plans for existing swimming pools.

Provides consultative assistance to and participates with DOH county health department personnel in field inspections of public swimming pools and limited-use public water systems, as required. Develops state rules, forms, and program manual for Water Programs.

Performs program evaluations in DOH county-level offices for Water Programs. Prepares final report and any required follow-up letters or reports. Monitors satisfaction surveys received and provides feedback and corrective actions. Reviews and develops Water Programs evaluation protocol and tools.

Investigates and assists DOH county staff with compliance and maintains records of complaints and alleged violations reported to the regional office pertaining to public swimming pools.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of general office procedures, program procedures, public swimming pool rules and laws, engineering principles, and basic water chemistry.
• Able to communicate effective verbally and in writing.
• Possess basic computer skills, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
• Able to drive alone in a state vehicle, a rental vehicle, or personal vehicle, with reimbursement to and from new pool inspections that are over 100 miles from base.
• Able to work outdoors for several hours and for shorter periods in equipment rooms that are warmer than ambient temperature, and at pool construction sites that may have obstacles on the ground to navigate.

Preferred:

• 2 years experience with health or building code inspections
• Minimum of 1-year experience inspecting public swimming pools
• BS OR BA WITH 30 SCIENCE HOURS

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:

Orlando

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The States 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

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• 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.

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 (...). 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 (...). 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.