Environmental Specialist I - 64029695

Public Safety; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Health in Volusia County, based in New Smyrna Beach, provides professional and technical support for drinking water and environmental health programs, including inspections of well irrigation systems and limited-use public water systems. Duties include inspections, sampling, complaint investigations, emergency responses, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in public health or physical/natural sciences, a valid driver’s license, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in physical or natural sciences or public health.
• Valid Driver's License and willingness to drive personal vehicle for field inspections
• Knowledge of environmental health laws, rules and procedures for well and water system inspections
• Ability to conduct inspections professionally following state and federal guidelines
• Willingness to work on-site, weekends, holidays, and after-hours as needed for emergency response

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections
• Collect water samples
• Investigate complaints
• Respond to emergencies
• Maintain regulatory compliance

Skills

Driver's license

Environmental health laws

Inspection techniques

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in physical or natural sciences or public health

Job description

Environmental Specialist I with the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County, based in New Smyrna Beach. The role provides professional and technical support for drinking water and environmental health programs, including well irrigation systems, limited-use public water systems, and well surveillance. Duties include conducting inspections, collecting water samples, investigating complaints, responding to emergencies, and maintaining regulatory compliance.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in physical or natural sciences or public health
• Valid Driver's License and willingness to drive personal vehicle for field inspections
• Knowledge of environmental health laws, rules and procedures for well and water system inspections
• Ability to conduct inspections professionally following state and federal guidelines
• Willingness to work on-site, weekends, holidays, and after-hours as needed for emergency response