Environmental Health Specialist II — Field Inspections

Florida; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Health seeks an Environmental Specialist II for the Vero Beach area to perform environmental health duties, including site inspections, data entry, and report preparation under supervision. A bachelor’s degree in environmental/physical or biological sciences is required.

The role emphasizes quality improvement, regulatory compliance for facilities such as food service, schools, pools, and other regulated sites, with opportunities to train staff and present findings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, environmental science, or physical/biological science is required.
• Emergency duty may be required during emergencies or disasters.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic application/project reviews, site inspections, or surveys, and prepare reports and notices.
• Investigate reported communicable diseases of environmental origin and collect data.
• Assist in quality improvement projects and support program peer review.

Skills

Environmental health knowledge

Public health regulations

Epidemiological investigations

Quality improvement

Site inspections

Communication skills

Data analysis

Reading plats/maps

Training others

Public presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health / Public Health / physical or biological science

Job description

The Florida Department of Health seeks an Environmental Specialist II for the Vero Beach area to perform environmental health duties, including site inspections, data entry, and report preparation under supervision. A bachelor’s degree in environmental/physical or biological sciences is required.

The role emphasizes quality improvement, regulatory compliance for facilities such as food service, schools, pools, and other regulated sites, with opportunities to train staff and present findings.