Environmental Compliance Inspector II

State of Florida; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida's Department of Health seeks an Environmental Specialist II to conduct inspections and review biomedical and hazardous waste permit applications in Palm Beach County. The role includes investigations, data entry, and enforcing applicable rules and regulations.

The position emphasizes independent judgment, field inspections, and coordination with local agencies. It requires a degree in physical or natural sciences or engineering and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physical/natural sciences or engineering.
• Master’s or Doctorate in physical/natural sciences or engineering per Florida statutes.

Responsibilities

• Inspect biomedical and hazardous waste facilities for compliance.
• Review applications for proposed biomedical and hazardous waste facilities for compliance.
• Investigate and report hazardous and biomedical waste complaints; prepare enforcement reports.
• Enter and maintain inspection and permit data in EH databases.

Skills

Scientific data analysis

Independent work

Effective communication

Public interaction

Report writing

Problem solving

PC literacy

Education

Bachelor's in physical/natural sciences or engineering

Master's in physical/natural sciences or engineering

Doctorate in physical/natural sciences or engineering

Tools

EHD database

Environmental Health Data Set

Job description

State of Florida's Department of Health seeks an Environmental Specialist II to conduct inspections and review biomedical and hazardous waste permit applications in Palm Beach County. The role includes investigations, data entry, and enforcing applicable rules and regulations.

The position emphasizes independent judgment, field inspections, and coordination with local agencies. It requires a degree in physical or natural sciences or engineering and a valid driver’s license.