Environmental Health Inspector I - Field & Water Safety

Florida; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Health is seeking an Environmental Specialist I to inspect mobile home parks, public water systems, and related facilities to ensure compliance with Florida statutes and rules. The role involves field inspections, data collection, and reporting to support enforcement actions.

Responsibilities include preparing technical reports, performing regulatory inspections, and coordinating with property owners and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma or GED required.
• Willing to work outside in the elements.
• Lift a minimum of 30lbs.
• Preferred BS in physical science.
• Experience with the Environmental Health Database.
• Experience with water testing, wells, or plumbing.
• Experience working in a regulatory setting.

Responsibilities

• Inspect Mobile Home, RV Parks and Camps to ensure facilities meet standards.
• Inspect public water systems and water connections; document results.
• Investigate sanitary nuisance complaints and prepare enforcement reports.
• Conduct migrant labor camp inspections and report findings.
• Perform inspections and record data in electronic forms/DOH database.

Skills

Data collection

Data analysis

Public interaction

Independent work

Planning & organizing

Technical reporting

IT troubleshooting

Water sampling

Water quality testing

Regulatory knowledge

Education

BS in physical science

Experience with Environmental Health Database

Water testing / wells / plumbing

Highschool Diploma or GED

Tools

Environmental Health Database

MS Access

WMIS database

Job description

The Florida Department of Health is seeking an Environmental Specialist I to inspect mobile home parks, public water systems, and related facilities to ensure compliance with Florida statutes and rules. The role involves field inspections, data collection, and reporting to support enforcement actions.

Responsibilities include preparing technical reports, performing regulatory inspections, and coordinating with property owners and supervisors.