Environmental & Food Safety Inspector II

State of Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida’s Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks an Environmental Specialist II to advance food safety and environmental protections across multiple sites in Florida. The role emphasizes risk-based inspections, staff training, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include implementing training programs, performing inspections, preparing detailed reports, and initiating enforcement actions as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health; or one of the physical or natural sciences; agriculture; or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Implement the food safety training program and prepare new employees for standardization.
• Conduct district training of new personnel using a risk-based inspection methodology.
• Perform regulatory inspections of food establishments and evaluate compliance with sanitation and safety standards.
• Prepare reports documenting deficiencies and advise on corrective actions.
• Initiate stop sale orders, stop use orders, and related enforcement actions as needed.
• Assist in other inspection functions and training activities.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Valid Class E driver license

Job description

State of Florida’s Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks an Environmental Specialist II to advance food safety and environmental protections across multiple sites in Florida. The role emphasizes risk-based inspections, staff training, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include implementing training programs, performing inspections, preparing detailed reports, and initiating enforcement actions as required.