OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64801561

Requisition No: 882617

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64801561

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64801561

Salary: Hourly Rate of Pay: $22.00 per hour (Up to 20 hours per week)

Posting Closing Date: 09/25/2026

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Florida Department of Health

Division of Disease Control & Health Protection

Bureau of Environmental Public Health / Public Health Toxicology Section

This position is an in-person, in-office Part-Time OPS position - up to 20 hours per week

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Radon and Indoor Air Program is part of the Public Health Toxicology Section, Bureau of Environmental Public Health in the Division of Disease Control and Health Protection. This position assists the primary subject matter expert on addressing public health risks regarding chemical, physical and biological agents in the indoor environment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

This position will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• • Responding to and tracking inquiries from the public and other organizations/agencies
  • Preparing and giving presentations

• • Developing, reviewing, and updating educational and outreach materials

• • Phone calls
  • Emails
  • In-person and online presentations

3. Handling all other duties including emergency duties as assigned by supervisor

Note:

Some after-hours and weekend travel in Leon County and instate travel may be required to provide outreach presentations.

This position assists the primary subject matter expert on addressing public health risks regarding chemical, physical and biological agents in the indoor environment. This position will help educate and inform the public about the health risks of indoor air quality issues related to mold, dampness, carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds, heavy metals, asbestos, and other indoor air contaminants; and on minimizing exposure to infectious aerosols inside building through ventilation, air cleaning, and source control.

Qualifications:

Minimum – Two years of data processing experience or vocational/technical training in data processing.

Preferred – A bachelor’s degree of science with a major in the natural sciences (biology, microbiology, chemistry, physics, geology, etc.) or applied public health sciences (industrial hygiene, environmental public health, occupational safety and health, nursing, medical, toxicology, etc.).

Two (2) years of experience answering questions from the public.

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:

Tallahassee Central Office

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

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.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee