Requisition No: 838831
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 64040052
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64040052
Salary: $46,668.18
Posting Closing Date: 10/22/2024
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This is a telework position; the selected candidate must live in Broward county.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This is specialized professional environmental work evaluating on-site the use of radioactive materials and x-ray machines within an assigned geographical region. The incumbent also responds to environmental radiation incidents. Duties include:
- Performs field inspections of x-ray machine facilities and radioactive material users and makes determinations concerning compliance with department rules and regulations to protect the environment and the public.
- Performs radiation emergency response duties, assessing hazards and taking appropriate actions to minimize radiation exposure to workers, the public, and the environment.
- Performs radiation related investigations as assigned.
- Serves as mentor for new staff. Maintains and enhances professional and technical skills through training and professional organizations.
- Serves as radiation technical advisor when answering radiation workers and public concerns. Serves on committees when requested to further radiation research issues.
- Assists the environmental manager by providing technical, scientific and professional guidance. Investigates special areas and reports unusual findings to the environmental manager. Serves on in-house workgroups as assigned. Other related duties.
- Federal certification in mammography inspections (MQSA - Mammography Quality Standards Act) will be required if deemed necessary by the Field Operations Environmental Administrator.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of radiation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent four years of professional experience in the area of chemistry, physics, health physicist (radiation related) or nuclear medicine technology (or similar work experience); or an Associates’ Degree and three years of professional experience in the area of chemistry, physics, health physicist (radiation related) or nuclear medicine technology (or similar work experience).
Where You Will Work:
This is a telework position; the selected candidate must live in Broward county.
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;
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Tuition waivers;
- And more!
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.
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.
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. 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.
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