Environmental Specialist II - 64029517

DGS Office of External Affairs; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County seeks an Environmental Specialist II in Venice to conduct inspections of regulated facilities for compliance with environmental health statutes and codes, focusing on onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems. This role involves 6–7 hours of daily field work in various weather conditions and reports to an Environmental Supervisor II.

Requirements include a BS in environmental health/science with 30 credits in physical/natural sciences, at

Qualifications

• BS in environmental health, public health, environmental science, or physical/biological science with at least 30 credit hours in physical or natural sciences
• Minimum two years of experience in environmental health
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work 6–7 hours daily in the field and lift up to 60 pounds
• Proficiency with Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel and TEAMS
• Preferred: CEHP or Certification in Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems

Responsibilities

• Inspect regulated facilities in Sarasota County for compliance with environmental health statutes and codes
• Focus on onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems
• Perform 6–7 hours of daily field work in various weather conditions
• Report to an Environmental Supervisor II

Skills

Field work

Physical strength

Valid driver's license

Education

BS in environmental health or related with 30 credits in physical/natural sciences

Tools

Windows

Word

Outlook

Excel

TEAMS

Job description

Environmental Specialist II with the Florida Department of Health conducts inspections of regulated facilities in Sarasota County for compliance with environmental health statutes and codes. The role focuses primarily on onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems but includes work across all environmental health programs, with 6–7 hours of daily field work in various weather conditions. The position is based in Venice and reports to an Environmental Supervisor II.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in environmental health, public health, environmental science, or physical/biological science with at least 30 credit hours in physical or natural sciences
• At least two years' experience working in environmental health
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to work 6–7 hours daily in the field and lift up to 60 pounds
• Computer skills including Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, and TEAMS
• Preferred: Certified Environmental Health Professional or Certification in Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems