Environmental Specialist II - 42003436 (for Internal Agency Employees Only) 1

Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics; Alachua (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environmental Specialist II at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Food Safety, conducts inspections of food establishments and supports safety training programs across 34 North Florida counties.

The role involves training new personnel on risk-based inspection methods, conducting regulatory inspections for compliance, developing training materials, and traveling with occasional evening, weekend, or holiday work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of experience in environmental protection, regulation, health, natural sciences, agriculture, or engineering.
• Alternative: High school diploma plus six months as Environmental Specialist I or higher with Florida
• Must pass food safety training and certification within 12 months of appointment
• Valid Class E driver license required
• Successful background screening and fingerprinting required

Responsibilities

• Train new personnel on risk-based inspection methodologies.
• Conduct regulatory inspections for compliance with food safety standards.
• Assist in developing training materials.
• Travel across 34 North Florida counties; some evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Education

Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university

High school diploma plus six months experience as Environmental Specialist I or higher with Florida

Job description

The Environmental Specialist II with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' Division of Food Safety conducts food establishment inspections and implements food safety training programs. The role involves training new personnel on risk-based inspection methodologies, conducting regulatory inspections for compliance with food safety standards, and assisting in developing training materials. The position is located across 34 North Florida counties and requires occasional travel with some evening, weekend, and holiday work.

Key qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of experience in environmental protection, regulation, health, natural sciences, agriculture, or engineering
• Alternative: High school diploma plus six months as Environmental Specialist I or higher with Florida
• Alternative: Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university
• Valid Class E driver license required
• Must pass food safety training and certification within 12 months of appointment
• Successful background screening and fingerprinting required