ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III
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Overview

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:

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist the environmental manager by providing technical, scientific and professional guidance. Investigate special areas and report unusual findings to the environmental manager. Serve on in-house workgroups as assigned. Other related duties.
• 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.
• Available on a 24-hour-a-day basis for response to radiation emergencies. Perform duties as a member of the State Radiation Emergency Response Team. Employee is subject to emergency calls from his residence for the protection of life or property.
• Complies with and monitors compliance (when applicable) of the mandatory requirements in specified Florida statutes and administrative codes.
• Maintains regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of relevant state codes.

Requirements and Work Conditions

• Must have a valid Florida Drivers License. Must be able to lift 60 pounds of equipment. Pcard responsibilities.
• Must receive a minimum score of 70% on each written exam of the required core training modules and must attend all required core training courses designated in the training and qualification procedures.
• Federal certification in mammography inspections (MQSA) will be required if deemed necessary by the Field Operations Environmental Administrator.
• Travel Time: 50-75%

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of radiation.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree or equivalent 4 years of experience in the area of chemistry, physics, health physics (radiation related) or nuclear medicine technology, radiologic technology (or similar work experience). This is a telework position. The selected candidate must live in Broward County.

Additional Information

Where You Will Work: Mailing Address: 2100 All Childrens Way, Orlando, Florida 32818. This is A TELEWORK position. The selected candidate must live in Broward County.

Travel Time: 50-75%

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, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Annual and Sick Leave benefits; Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year; State Group Insurance coverage options; Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.

Other employment conditions: This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. E-Verify is used where applicable. Various notices about veterans preference, accommodations, and equal employment opportunity are included in official postings.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday

This position may require emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days. All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

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 should notify the agency hiring authority. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace with drug testing where applicable. Veterans Preference is available as described in statute.

Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale. Nearest Secondary Market: Miami.

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