HEALTH SAFETY SPECIALIST - 64085856

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This is a Career Service Health Safety Specialist position working in the Lee County Department of Health.

The Health Safety Specialist is an emergency management support specialist position reporting directly to the Public Health Services Manager A - SES. The incumbent serves as the local safety coordinator with the Florida Department of Health in Lee County, chairing the local safety committee. The incumbent coordinates the Safety and Loss Prevention program; assists in the development, coordination, and implementation of safety plans, programs, and systems; and provides assistance coordinating maintenance and repair efforts to locations leased by the Florida Dept of Health in Lee County. The incumbent is responsible for coordination of logistical functions of the Preparedness division. This person also assists with emergency duty planning and operations.

Safety and Loss Prevention Coordinator

• Serves as chair for the DOH-Lee Safety Committee, conducts quarterly meetings, and collaborates with committee members to develop procedures to assess risk and adherence to regulations; recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities, or new prevention measures.
• Maintains and updates DOH-Lee safety and loss prevention plans, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate with the Facilities Services Analyst for semi-annual site safety inspections. Report on findings to PHP Director and Central Office. Assist Facilities Analyst to resolve any identified safety issues.
• Reviewing monthly workers’ compensation casualty claims reports and reporting discrepancies to central office.
• Ensure that all safety equipment is properly inspected; tasks may include periodic facility fire inspections, inspection of fire extinguishers, first-aid kit maintenance, and AED inspections.
• Communicate safety information/updates to employees via email, staff meetings, newsletters, posters, or flyers.
• Maintain a roll call roster of employees participating in fire drills within designated locations.
• Conduct, manage, and schedule Fit Testing for CHD staff.
• Maintain safety records according to applicable records management retention requirements.
• Investigate employee work related accidents to determine root causes and corrective actions. Assist supervisors with reporting employee work related accidents and completing required forms.
• Work with their local training coordinator to develop trainings based on employees’ jobs, the local work environment, required equipment, etc.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining safety programs such as the floor wardens.

Public Health Preparedness Planner

• Assist in coordinating and directing emergency management planning and operations during emergency situations.
• Assist with meeting all related preparedness accreditation standards and program deliverables.
• Attends meetings, conferences, and workshops related to emergency preparedness and produces appropriate summaries and reports.
• Serve as tertiary group manager for the warning and notification system.
• Assist with emergency duty training for DOH-Lee staff and volunteers.
• Provide guidance and technical assistance to department directors on preparedness practices and principles.
• Review and edit Emergency Operations Plan and Annexes, as assigned by the program director.
• Serve as a member of the department’s incident management team (IMT) (e.g., Safety Officer, Planning Section Chief, or Logistics Section Chief).
• Prepare emergency status reports that describe response and recovery efforts within DOH-Lee.

Public Health Preparedness Logistics

The incumbent will coordinate logistical functions of the Preparedness Division, including but not limited to:

• Assist in the preparations of the Incident Action Plan pertaining to locations of facilities, personnel, transportation, and other support needs.
• Maintain and organize PHP inventory.
• Maintain and organize Special Needs Shelter Inventory.
• Assist with coordination and process requests for additional resources.
• Maintain and organize communication equipment (800 MHz radio and walkie-talkies

Other Duties

• Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives
• This position has the responsibility of being the Information Custodian for the for the Safety and Loss Prevention Program and will perform related duties as defined in DOHP 50-10.
• Participate in New Employee Orientation to promote increased safety awareness among employees.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures related to Public Health Preparedness or Emergency Management
• Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques
• Knowledge of research techniques
• Ability to compile, organize and analyze data
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques
• Ability to evaluate programs
• Ability to prepare reports and records
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Skilled in operating computers, printers, and scanners
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft PowerPoint
• Ability to train others
• Ability to conduct FIT Testing
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to frequently use standard office equipment 
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
• Ability to work indoors with occasional temperature changes
• Ability to work outdoors with various temperature changes
• Ability to work with occasional loud noises
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to prepare reports and correspondence
• Knowledge of the rules for written composition
• Knowledge of the rules for grammar and punctuation

Minimum Qualifications:

• FEMA ICS/IS training (IS‑100, IS‑200, IS‑700, IS‑800) or completion within probationary period.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures related to Public Health Preparedness or Emergency Management
• Knowledge of workplace safety standards, OSHA regulations, and risk‑reduction practices.
• Ability to plan, develop, implement, and evaluate safety programs, policies, and inspections.
• Ability to coordinate or support emergency operations, incident management functions, and resource logistics.

Where You Will Work:

Fort Myers

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
• (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• 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.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

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.    

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.