Requisition No: 808734

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 64081130

Position Number: 64081130

Salary: $51,320.27

Posting Closing Date: 08/29/2023

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

Division of Disease Control and Health Protection

Bureau of Environmental Health

Section- Public Health Toxicology

Job Title: Environmental Consultant

Work Location: Tallahassee, Florida

Position Number: 64081130

Requisition Number: 808734

Salary: $51,320.27 Annual

The Florida Department of Health seeks a human health risk assessor to join the Bureau of Environmental Health, Public Health Toxicology Section. This is a highly responsible position performed under the general supervision of the Environmental Administrator.

The incumbent will be a member of the Hazardous Waste Site Health Risk Assessment Program, one of the nation's premier federally funded programs. This position is responsible for assessing and responding to the site- and community-specific issues involving human exposure to hazardous environmental substances. The incumbent must be able to work independently to manage assignments, conduct environmental health research, and use various risk assessment tools. Candidates must possess a strong background in environmental science and toxicology, including skills in collecting, managing, analyzing, and interpreting scientific data and preparing technical reports. The incumbent must also be skilled in working with diverse communities and communicating with the public about environmental hazards, exposures, and associated health risks. This position involves occasional travel to participate in community meetings.

Your Specific Responsibilities

This position is responsible for assessing potential human health effects from exposure to environmental contaminants at and around hazardous waste sites. The incumbent must possess a strong background in environmental science and knowledge of environmental toxicology, inducing occupational diseases—environmentally related illnesses, and current concepts on carcinogenicity, especially regarding human health risk assessments.

Prepares public health risk assessments and health consultation reports addressing public health impacts from exposure to chemical contaminants at hazardous waste sites, including the review and analysis of health outcome data and epidemiological information to determine the nature of adverse health effects in the populations living near hazardous waste sites. Assessments include but are not limited to integrating analytical data, chemical profiles, selection of indicator chemicals and deviation of acceptable medical and chemical levels, and prediction of public health impacts. Prepares reports.

Works independently to develop, coordinate, implement, analyze, and monitor environmental programs relating to assessing potential human exposure to environmental contaminants.

Serves as liaison, consults with, and provides technical assistance to the public, county health departments, state laboratories, universities, and other state or federal agencies regarding environmental toxicology and contamination. Provides interpretation of pertinent public health statutes, rules, policies, and standards. Interprets Florida Statutes and regulations related to environmental programs.

Coordinates with local, state, and federal agencies on specific projects. Participates in the planning, developing, and implementing interagency agreements, programs, and research projects related to assessing human health risks and potential impacts from exposure to environmental contaminants. Represents the department at public meetings, hearings, and workshops and provides oversight for implementing a statewide environmental health program. Assists state and federal agencies in developing environmental standards and risk communication to mitigate or minimize human health impact from exposure to environmental contaminants.

Assists Program Administrator in managing programmatic grant activities in accordance with program requirements, including preparing grant application packages, projecting and scheduling projects and activities, and preparing grant reports. Makes recommendations to the program administrator on proposed and existing projects and activities, undergoing review for consistency with state laws, regulations, and policies. Develops and recommends program objectives to the administrator.

Serves as a programmatic expert on geographical information systems {GIS) mapping and analysis. Prepares high-quality, site-specific maps and figures for program reports. Leads, manages and coordinates specific GIS data analysis to support programmatic goals.

Performs other duties as may be required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Background in Environmental Science. Familiar with risk assessment principles and practices.
• Ability to research and disseminate technical and scientific literature.
• Must possess excellent writing skills.
• Must be able to type and edit in Microsoft Word.
• Must possess proficiency in the utilization of databases and related software applications.

Hiring Manager Note:

The Florida Department of Health seeks a human health risk assessor to join the Bureau of Environmental Health, Public Health Toxicology Section. This is a highly responsible position performed under the general supervision of the Environmental Administrator.

The incumbent will be a member of the Hazardous Waste Site Health Risk Assessment Program, one of the nation's premier federally funded programs. This position is responsible for assessing and responding to the site- and community-specific issues involving human exposure to hazardous environmental substances. The incumbent must be able to work independently to manage assignments, conduct environmental health research, and use various risk assessment tools. Candidates must possess a strong background in environmental science and toxicology, including skills in collecting, managing, analyzing, and interpreting scientific data and preparing technical reports. The incumbent must also be skilled in working with diverse communities and communicating with the public about environmental hazards, exposures, and associated health risks. This position involves occasional travel to participate in community meetings.

Preferred:

• 5 years of experience for a candidate with a bachelor’s degree
• 4 years of experience for a candidate with a master’s degree
• 2 years of experience for a candidate with a doctorate

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, Florida

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

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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: 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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.