Environmental Specialist I - 64028159

Other; Tampa (FL); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County seeks an Environmental Specialist I to perform inspections and investigations across community environmental health programs, including food hygiene, pools, schools, and water systems.

The role involves issuing permits, investigating complaints, and ensuring compliance with Florida codes and statutes. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree and be able to lift up to 30 pounds and travel across Hillsborough County.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public health, environmental science, environmental health, or physical/biological science.
• Valid Florida driver's license and available transportation throughout Hillsborough County.
• Ability to lift equipment up to 30 pounds and climb narrow/steep steps or ladders.
• Knowledge of public health principles, environmental regulations, and data collection/analysis.
• Ability to work independently, prepare technical reports, and communicate effectively with the public.
• Preferred: Minimum one year experience conducting public health inspections.

Responsabilités

• Conduct inspections and investigations in community environmental health programs including food hygiene, public swimming pools, mobile home parks, schools, and water systems.
• Issue permits, investigate complaints, and ensure regulatory compliance with Florida codes and statutes.
• Work independently under supervision and assist other program areas as needed.

Connaissances

Driver's license

Physical ability

Public health knowledge

Independent work

Technical reporting

Public communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in public health/environmental science/environmental health/physical biological science

Description du poste

Environmental Specialist I with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County conducts inspections and investigations in community environmental health programs including food hygiene, public swimming pools, mobile home parks, schools, and water systems. The role involves facility inspections, permit issuance, complaint investigations, and ensuring regulatory compliance with Florida codes and statutes. Incumbent works independently under supervision of an Environmental Supervisor II and may assist other program areas as needed.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited 4-year college/university with major in public health, environmental science, environmental health, or physical/biological science (minimum 30 semester hours or 40 qu
• Valid Florida driver's license and available transportation throughout Hillsborough County
• Ability to lift equipment up to 30 pounds and climb narrow/steep steps or ladders
• Knowledge of public health principles, environmental regulations, and data collection/analysis
• Ability to work independently, prepare technical reports, and communicate effectively with the public
• Preferred: Minimum one year experience conducting public health inspections