Environmental Health Investigator – Field & Emergency Response

DGS Office of External Affairs; Marathon (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Health in Monroe County conducts environmental health inspections and investigations of regulated establishments for compliance with public health statutes and rules. The role includes inspecting public swimming pools, investigating water-borne outbreaks, enforcing sanitation regulations, and initiating legal enforcement actions when violations are identified.

The position requires travel throughout Monroe County and may involve emergency response duties.

Qualifications

• Valid Florida Driver's License or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.
• Knowledge of GPS plotting, photography, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with diverse professionals and groups.
• Knowledge of infection control and infectious disease prevention and control principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental health inspections of regulated establishments to ensure public health compliance.
• Investigate water-borne outbreaks and enforce sanitation regulations.
• Initiate legal enforcement actions when violations are identified.
• Travel throughout Monroe County and participate in emergency response duties.

Skills

Driver's license

GPS plotting

Photography

Microsoft Office

Communication

Infection control

Interviewing

Evidence collection

Investigative reports

Emergency leadership

Job description

Florida Department of Health in Monroe County conducts environmental health inspections and investigations of regulated establishments for compliance with public health statutes and rules. The role includes inspecting public swimming pools, investigating water-borne outbreaks, enforcing sanitation regulations, and initiating legal enforcement actions when violations are identified.

The position requires travel throughout Monroe County and may involve emergency response duties.