Environmental Specialist II - 42000827 (for Internal Agency Employees Only) 1

Other; Florida; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Food Safety, is seeking an Environmental Specialist II to perform food safety inspections of establishments in central Florida, provide on-the-job training to new inspectors on risk-based inspection methods, and help ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

The role requires occasional travel, and some evening or weekend work may be needed; a valid Class E driver license and successful completion of required

Qualifications

• High school diploma with one year of experience in environmental protection, regulation, health, physical sciences, agriculture, or engineering; or six months as Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida; or a bachelor’s degree.
• Valid Class E driver license is required.
• Must pass food establishment inspection training and certification within 12 months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety inspections of food establishments in central Florida.
• Train new inspectors on risk-based inspection methodology.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal food safety regulations, with occasional travel and possible evening/weekend work.

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Environmental Specialist II with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Food Safety. The role involves conducting food safety inspections of food establishments, training new inspectors on risk-based inspection methodology, and ensuring compliance with state and federal food safety regulations. The position is headquartered in one of eleven central Florida counties and includes occasional travel and some evening/weekend work.

Key qualifications:

• High school diploma and one year of experience in environmental protection, regulation, health, physical/natural sciences, agriculture, or engineering
• OR six months of experience as an Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida
• OR bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Class E driver license required
• Must pass food establishment inspection training and certification within 12 months of appointment