ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV
Company: MyFlorida
Location: Delray Beach
Posted on: January 23, 2023
Job Description:
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV - 64030093 Date: Jan 11, 2023
Location: DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33445 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)
.Requisition No: 732261 Agency: Department of HealthWorking Title:
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN IV - 64030093Position Number: 64030093
Salary: $33,176.00 (includes a CAD of $1,976.00) Posting Closing
Date: 01/24/2023 Open Competitive Opportunity Specific
Responsibilities: This is an Environmental Specialist I position
performing inspections and permitting of public swimming pools,
spas, and recreation attractions. Work is performed under the
supervision of an Environmental Supervisor II-SES. This position
requires independent judgement, initiative, applying general
knowledge of business practices and skill in applying instructions
to accomplish various job functions. This position is designated as
a sensitive position and is required to maintain confidential
information in accordance with the Florida Department of Health
(FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) Information
Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. This position has access
to Health Management System (HMS) for entering Daily Activity
Reports (DARs). Access to Environmental Health (EH) data sets for
inputting and updates information in EH database including
inspections, permits, customer and billing information. This
position may view, update and release information as needed.
Conducts field inspections of public swimming pools, spas, highly
intricate special purpose pools and water recreation attractions
for compliance with sanitary, safety and technical standards
mandated by state law. Ensures and examines all equipment including
but not limited to, pumps, filters, gauges, piping, ladders are in
complying according to policy, protocols, and Procedures. Ensure
pool meets or exceeds its original standards specified by a
professional engineer. Documents possible causes, remedies, and
conducts follow-up inspections. Submits written reports of
significant deficiencies. Initiates enforcement action including
but not limited to, notices of violation, closes pools, spas and
water recreation attractions for noncompliance with the applicable
codes and performs follow up inspections. Investigates
Environmental Health Complaints involving public pools and
appurtenances. Consults with owners, managers, directors, code
enforcement, city managers, contractors, service companies, and
other concerned individuals or entities to provide instruction and
clarification on proper swimming pool operations and disease or
injury prevention. Provide recommendations to owners and boards of
directors on compliance with the code on issues. Coordinates
activities with federal, state and local agencies. Ensures all
operators are properly licensed or certified. Conducts sanitary
surveys of public bathing places and performs shoreline
surveillance for contamination and pollutions. Collects samples of
beach waters for laboratory analysis in accordance with the Health
Beaches Program, US Environmental Protection Agency and Florida
Department of Environmental Protection water standards to allow
recommendations for corrective action. Provide information on the
public bathing places to the media and other interested parties.
Maintains records and updates information for database of regulated
bathing facilities for program management. Update databases,
reviewing annual license submittals, dispensing operating permits,
and contact permit holders for nonpayment of their annual operating
permit fee. Investigates waterborne illnesses. Accurately input and
update the Environmental Data Set including, but not limited to,
epidemiology reportable disease reports, physician reports,
laboratory test results, epidemiology health investigations and
records containing patient identifiers for environmental health
waterborne illness investigations. Attends training functions,
participates in various public health educational programs as
needed. Participates in the development of teamwork objectives.
Provides field training to other staff. Provides backup to other
programs in the department. Cooperates with staff of other programs
to maintain efficient and responsive operations during normal or
emergency operations. Participate in the standards activities;
Outreach, Suggestions, and/or Teamwork. Performs other related
duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical
techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
- Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles and
procedures.
- Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific
or technical data.
- Ability to prepare technical reports.
- Ability to use personal computers.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations,
policies and procedures relating to environmental programs.
- Ability to understand and follow legislative policy direction
as established in Florida statutes.
- Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous
manner.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with others.
- Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques. Qualifications:
Preferred:High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimum: 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 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. Valid Drivers License. Steel toe
safety boots are required for this position. Must be able to work
outdoors for extended periods of time. Working hours: (A) Daily
from 8:00AM to 5:00 PM (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Explain
any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.) 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: 345 South Congress Ave Delray Beach, FL 33445 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 (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. 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:Palm BeachNearest Secondary Market:Miami
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