ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST - 1 1
Company: My Florida Corp Defunct
Location: Largo
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST - 64029177 1 1
Date: May 18, 2023
Location:
LARGO, FL, US, 33771
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more
information click on our E-Verify Website
(http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify)
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Requisition No: 802866
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST - 64029177 1 1
Position Number: 64029177
Salary: $1417.62 bi-weekly salary
Posting Closing Date: 05/30/2023
Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the
Florida Department of Health in Pinellas 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 Pinellas
County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of
all people in Florida through integrated state, county and
community efforts and its efforts and its vision To be the
Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is
expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation,
Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all
aspects of their work.
Child Care Licensing Specialist
(Environmental Health Specialist)
The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County is seeking a
Child Care Licensing Specialist. The individual in this position
will join a team of inspectors that work to ensure that health and
safety standards are met in all licensed child care programs
throughout Pinellas County. The incumbent's expertise and
background will lend to their ability to offer technical assistance
to providers, while building professional relationships within the
community, improving safe and healthy experiences for children,
families and staff in child care programs across Pinellas
county.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Plan and coordinates inspections to complete assigned caseload of
Children's Center and Family Child Care Homes in specified
timeframes.
Review and submit checklists responding to renewal, new and change
applications for licensure.
Prepare and maintains Children's Center and Family Child Care Home
files for assigned caseload.
Investigate complaints received by PCLB for both Children's Centers
and Family Child Care Homes.
Conduct enforcements actions for Children's Centers and Family
Child Care Homes found out of compliance and testifies in legal
proceedings when appropriate.
Report allegations of child abuse or neglect in Children's Centers
and/or Family Child Care Homes and works coordinates investigative
activities with Child Protection Investigators and law enforcement
officials whenever necessary.
Organize and conduct trainings and in-depth consultations to
educate owners, managers, operators and/or parents regarding child
care licensing requirements and procedures, issues of operating a
safe and healthy environment for young children and the
developmental needs of young children.
Provide technical assistance and recommends improvements or changes
to child care providers to aid them in better meets the licensing
standards and promote higher quality care for children.
Collect and records data from field inspections and communicates
with Supervisors and Senior Clerks to maintain current information
is up to date in unit databases.
Attend trainings functions that are designed to maintain and
improve professional knowledge and skills. Participate in various
public health programs and community trainings as assigned.
Completes all required Florida Department of Health trainings.
Consult with Supervisor as needed regarding policy changes and
unusual situations and works as part of a team and to achieve
program goals and objectives.
Prepare accurate statistical reports on activities, as
required.
Complete all time sheets and EARS timely and accurately to ensure
accountability.
Meet or exceed SMART performance expectations.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of early education development
Knowledge of principles and best practices in early childhood
programs
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations,
policies and procedures.
Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous
manner.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with
others.
Skilled in operating a computer, including Microsoft Office
products.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Skilled in effective written and oral communication.
Knowledge in methods of data collection
Ability to collect, record and analyze data.
Ability to bend and lift 20 pounds.
Qualifications:
Minimum -
A Bachelor's degree or higher in an early childhood subject area
such as, child development or early childhood education with 2
years of early childhood experience gained through working in or
regulating licensed child care programs, OR a Bachelor's degree in
any other subject area with at least 12 credit hours in early
childhood and at least 3 years of experience gained through
experience working in or regulating licensed child care programs,
OR a Bachelor's degree in any other subject area with at least 4 -
- - - -years of early childhood experience gained through working
in or regulating licensed child care programs.
Valid Florida Driver's License
Preferred -
Experience inspecting/regulating licensed child care programs a
plus.
Bilingual with written, spoken, and reading ability in English and
Spanish.
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:
Mid-County Center
8751 Ulmerton Rd
Largo, FL 33771
Travel throughout Pinellas is required for this position.
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, 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. Note: You will be
required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to
conduct this background check.
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.
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
(http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All
documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Nearest Major Market:Tampa
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