Environmental Specialist II - 42003282 (for Internal Agency Employees Only)

Other; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking an Environmental Specialist II within the Division of Food Safety. The role focuses on implementing food safety training programs, conducting regulatory inspections of food establishments for sanitation and consumer protection, and applying risk-based inspection methodologies.

This internal-only position requires residence in selected Florida counties and completion of required training and certification within 12 months of

Qualifications

• Residency in Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Flagler, Lake, Nassau, Orange, Osceola, Putnam, Seminole, St. Johns, Union or Volusia County.
• Must pass food establishment inspection training and certification within 12 months of appointment.
• Valid Class E driver license required.

Responsibilities

• Implement food safety training programs.
• Conduct regulatory inspections of food establishments for sanitation and consumer protection compliance.
• Utilize risk-based inspection methodologies.

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Food safety training

Risk-based methodologies

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma + 1 year experience in environmental protection, regulation, health, natural sciences, agriculture, or engineering

Six months of experience as Environmental Specialist I or higher with State of Florida

Job description

Environmental Specialist II with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Food Safety. The role involves implementing food safety training programs, conducting regulatory inspections of food establishments for compliance with sanitation and consumer protection requirements, and utilizing risk-based inspection methodologies. This is an internal-only position for current FDACS employees.

Key qualifications:

• High school diploma plus one year of experience in environmental protection, regulation, health, natural sciences, agriculture, or engineering
• OR six months of experience as Environmental Specialist I or higher with State of Florida
• OR bachelor's degree from accredited college or university
• Valid Class E driver license required
• Must pass food establishment inspection training and certification within 12 months of appointment
• Must reside in required counties within Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Flagler, Lake, Nassau, Orange, Osceola, Putnam, Seminole, St. Johns, Union, or Volusia County