Environmental Specialist I - 64049729

Public Safety; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Florida Department of Health in Orange County seeks an Environmental Specialist I to perform inspections and re-inspections of food facilities, educational institutions, pools, and group care facilities to ensure compliance with public health regulations.

The role includes conducting complaint investigations, follow-up actions, and assisting with foodborne and waterborne illness investigations within the Environmental Health program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural sciences required.
• Minimum 30 semester hours or 40 quarter hours of natural sciences coursework.
• Valid Florida or other state driver's license.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and re-inspections of food facilities, educational institutions, pools, and group care facilities to ensure compliance with public health regulations.
• Conduct complaint investigations and follow-up actions.
• Assist with foodborne and waterborne illness investigations within the Environmental Health program.

Skills

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Driver's license

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Environmental Specialist I at the Florida Department of Health in Orange County conducts inspections and re-inspections of food facilities, educational institutions, pools, and group care facilities to ensure compliance with public health regulations. The role includes complaint investigations, follow-up actions, and assistance with foodborne and waterborne illness investigations in the Environmental Health program.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university
• Minimum 30 semester hours or 40 quarter hours of undergraduate coursework in natural sciences
• Valid Florida or other state driver's license
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorshipWilling to work daily office and field assignments & occasionaly outside normal hours