OPS Environmental Specialist II - 913086

Position Title: OPS Environmental Specialist II

Position Number: 64913086

Program: Epidemiology, Disease Control and Immunization Services, Heathy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention

Summary of Duties:

Position Title: OPS Environmental Specialist IIPosition Number: 64913086Program: Epidemiology, Disease Control and Immunization Services, Heathy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention

Summary of Duties:

This position is responsible for providing Healthy Homes (HH) assessments for residential dwellings and commercial establishments. It requires a high degree of independence and initiative in coordinating and implementing programs. In addition, involves planning, developing, performing, monitoring and evaluating the following components: 1) Serves as a Healthy Homes coach. 2) Case management of children with elevated blood lead levels. 3) Conducts environmental lead investigations of childcare facilities and residences of lead poisoned children according to Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County (FDH-MD) Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (HHLPPP) protocol. 4) Keeps detailed countywide reports on lead poisoned cases and provides epidemiological reports to disease control officials. 5) Conducts community outreach.

Incumbent works as part of the Asthma Home-Visit Collaborative Project team providing support to the creation and development of protocols and tools. Conducts home visits per protocol and home assessments as needed. Assists team members with written requests and provides insight during group meeting based on the development, training, and use of project tools. Coordinate a team of interdisciplinary professionals and must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Will assist in the development of database using Access and will and maintain data acquired through home visits.

Conducts community surveys, epidemiological investigations, and research related to childhood lead poisoning and healthy homes. Plans, organizes, and coordinates the writing and distribution of monthly, quarterly, annual and other reports to the State Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local administration. Provide technical and epidemiologic assistance and training to staff members of the HHLPPP, including use of the Merlin data system.

Organizes and conducts case management of children with elevated blood lead levels and refers patients and their families to appropriate health care and social service agencies. Interviews, educates, and counsels parents and other family members regarding childhood lead poisoning and its prevention. This often requires making home visits to assess environmental exposures to lead. Maintain and update databases. Makes appropriate referrals and recommendations to families for follow-up visits to physicians, educational referrals, nutritional referrals.

Participates in community outreach and educational events to increase public awareness of the health hazards of lead poisoning. Provides in-service training or lectures to groups concerning lead hazards and inspection techniques. Develops informational brochures and packets for general public and owners of premises identified with lead hazards.

Participates in workgroups and meetings and attends/completes required trainings. Ensures accurate completion and timely submission of all administrative records including Employee Activity Record, timesheets, mileage, reports, responds to the Florida Health Alert Network (FLHAN)/Everbridge emergency alert system. Ensures that e-mail communications are maintained daily.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Knowledge of federal and state environmental health laws and regulations for projected impact on state agency operations.
• Skill in environmental inspections of licensed childcares in Miami-Dade County and children’s residence with blood lead levels > 20ug/dl or two > 15ug/dl.
• Knowledge of management of childhood lead poisoning cases.
• Knowledge of basic childcare practices.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of program objectives.
• Skill in basic counseling techniques.
• Ability to assist clients in accessing community resource services.
• Ability to understand and apply the methods and practices used in medical, nursing, nutrition, child development or childcare settings.
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

Other Job-related requirements for this position:

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 or Red Cross 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.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

(Staff assignment of duty station, work hours and workdays may vary based on agency/unit needs.)

Location:

Miami-Dade County

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:

Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• In the event of an emergency, this office may be required to perform emergency operations functions.

Are you willing to work before, during and/or beyond our normal work hours or days in a special needs shelter, Red Cross shelter, Emergency Operations Command Center, or to perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to threat involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural?

• Please list the highest level of education completed and indicate your college major or specialization.
• How many years of experience do you have working in Environmental Health or Public Health?
• Describe your work-related experience using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• This position requires the individual to work from different clinical sites. Are you willing to travel to these sites within Miami-Dade County when requested?
• Do you have access to a private automobile to travel while performing work related assignments?

Experience:

• HIPAA: 1 year (Preferred)
• Interviewing, counseling or investigating public health: 1 year (Preferred)
• Public speaking environmental/public health education: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Florida Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Miami, FL 33125: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20