Environmental Specialist II - 64027326

Community and Social Services; Miami Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Health seeks an Environmental Specialist II to inspect facilities such as schools, theaters, bars and residential facilities to ensure environmental sanitation and safety compliance.

The role investigates disease outbreaks and environmental complaints, collects samples, issues enforcement notices, coordinates with other agencies, and requires CEHP certification in food protection within 6 months of hire; the position works independently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical or natural science with at least 30 semester hours of major coursework.
• Valid driver's license and private automobile for work-related travel.
• Knowledge of environmental health principles, regulations, and scientific methodology.
• Skill in data collection, record-keeping, and technical analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Certification as Environmental Health Professional (CEHP) in food hygiene within 6 months of hiring.

Responsibilities

• Inspect regulated facilities (schools, theaters, bars, residential facilities) to ensure environmental sanitation and safety compliance.
• Investigate disease outbreaks and environmental complaints.
• Take environmental samples and issue enforcement notices.
• Coordinate with other agencies to address environmental health issues.

Skills

Environmental health knowledge

Data collection

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical or natural science with 30+ major hours

CEHP certification in food hygiene within 6 months

Job description

Environmental Specialist II with the Florida Department of Health conducts inspections of regulated facilities including schools, theaters, bars, and residential facilities to ensure environmental sanitation and safety compliance. The role involves investigating disease outbreaks and environmental complaints, taking environmental samples, issuing enforcement notices, and coordinating with other agencies. The incumbent must obtain Environmental Health Professional (CEHP) certification in food protection within 6 months of hire and works independently with minimal supervision.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in physical or natural science with at least 30 semester hours of major coursework
• Valid driver's license and private automobile for work-related travel
• Knowledge of environmental health principles, regulations, and scientific methodology
• Skill in data collection, record-keeping, and technical analysis
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Certification as Environmental Health Professional (CEHP) in food hygiene within 6 months of hiring