Environmental Specialist II - 64027271

Other; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Health in Naples seeks an Environmental Specialist II to conduct regulatory inspections across Environmental Public Health programs. You will perform field inspections, plan reviews, and compliance investigations to protect public health.

The role includes foodborne illness assessments and public education in food hygiene and related environmental health areas, with independent time management and accurate record-keeping in state databases.

Qualifications

• Certified Environmental Health Professional in Food Hygiene required per Florida Statutes.
• Bachelor's degree with minimum 30 credit hours in related science field (Environmental Health, Environmental Science, or Physical/Biological Science).
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in high heat and humid conditions.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work independently, write reports, and interpret technical standards for food hygiene plan review.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regulatory inspections across Environmental Public Health programs in Naples.
• Perform field inspections and plan reviews.
• Carry out compliance investigations and foodborne illness assessments.
• Provide public education in food hygiene and related environmental health areas.
• Maintain inspection records in state databases.

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Report writing

Independent work

Time management

Education

BSc in environmental science

CEHP in Food Hygiene

Job description

This Environmental Specialist II position with the Florida Department of Health conducts regulatory inspections across multiple Environmental Public Health programs in Naples. The role involves field inspections, plan reviews, compliance investigations, foodborne illness assessments, and public education in food hygiene and related environmental health areas. The employee works independently managing their time to meet deadlines and maintains inspection records in state databases.

Key qualifications:

• Certified Environmental Health Professional in Food Hygiene required per Florida Statutes
• Bachelor's degree with minimum 30 credit hours in related science field (Environmental Health, Environmental Science, or Physical/Biological Science)
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in high heat and humid conditions
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to work independently, write reports, and interpret technical standards for food hygiene plan review