Environmental Specialist II - 42003189

DGS Office of External Affairs; Cedar Key (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Aquaculture, is seeking an Environmental Specialist II in Florida to inspect shellfish facilities for license certification. The role includes collecting water and meat samples, conducting investigations, and providing technical assistance to the shellfish industry.

The individual will maintain FDA State Standardization certification and engage in moderate travel as part of regulatory compliance and public health protection.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of experience in environmental protection, regulation, public health, food safety, physical/natural sciences, agriculture, or engineering; OR six months
• Valid Class E Driver License required
• Knowledge of molluscan shellfish public health protection and aseptic sample collection techniques
• Knowledge of National Shellfish Sanitation Program Model Ordinance and Florida Administrative Code Rule 5L-1
• Ability to maintain FDA State Standardization certification within six months of appointment
• Ability to communicate clearly, work independently and travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Inspect and evaluate shellfish processing facilities for license certification under state and federal regulations
• Collect water and meat samples
• Conduct food-borne illness investigations
• Provide technical assistance to the shellfish industry
• Prepare inspection reports

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Public health

Aseptic sampling

Molluscan shellfish protection

Driver's license

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Environmental Specialist II with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Aquaculture inspects and evaluates shellfish processing facilities for license certification under state and federal regulations. The position involves collecting water and meat samples, conducting food-borne illness investigations, providing technical assistance to the shellfish industry, and preparing inspection reports. This role requires maintaining FDA State Standardization certification and moderate travel.

Key qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of experience in environmental protection, regulation, public health, food safety, physical/natural sciences, agriculture, or engineering; OR six months
• Valid Class E Driver License required
• Knowledge of molluscan shellfish public health protection and aseptic sample collection techniques
• Knowledge of National Shellfish Sanitation Program Model Ordinance and Florida Administrative Code Rule 5L-1
• Ability to maintain FDA State Standardization certification within six months of appointment
• Ability to communicate clearly, work independently and cooperatively, and travel as needed