Environmental Consultant - 42003001

Other; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks an Environmental Consultant to plan and coordinate statewide food product sampling, environmental sampling, and field enforcement actions. The role investigates foodborne illness complaints, manages product recalls, and interprets laboratory results.

You will serve as a liaison during emergency operations and coordinate with state, federal, and FDA partners to ensure Florida's food safety compliance across the state.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food industry and food safety regulations.
• Experience with laboratory result interpretation and enforcement actions.
• Valid Class E driver license.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate statewide food product sampling, environmental sampling, and field enforcement actions.
• Investigate foodborne illness complaints and manage product recalls.
• Interpret laboratory results and liaise during emergency operations.
• Coordinate with state, federal, and FDA partners to ensure food safety compliance.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Food safety regulations

Lab result interpretation

Enforcement actions

Driver license

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

3.5 years environmental experience

Bachelor's degree

2 years relevant experience

Master's degree

Job description

The Environmental Consultant works for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Food Safety, planning and coordinating statewide food product sampling, environmental sampling, and field enforcement actions. The role investigates foodborne illness complaints, manages product recalls, interprets laboratory results, and serves as a liaison during emergency operations. The incumbent coordinates with state, federal, and FDA partners to ensure food safety compliance across Florida.

Key qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 3.5 years in environmental protection, regulation, health, physical/natural sciences, or engineering
• OR bachelor's degree plus 2 years relevant experience
• OR master's degree
• Valid Class E driver license
• Knowledge of food industry and food safety regulations
• Experience with laboratory result interpretation and enforcement actions