Environmental Specialist II - 64061037

Public Safety; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Health, New Smyrna Beach, seeks an Environmental Specialist II to inspect facilities and perform risk assessments across the environmental health regulatory programs in Volusia County. Field work is required, with office time for report writing and document processing, while engaging with the public to promote environmental health and safety.

The role emphasizes handling inspections of food safety, biomedical waste, group care facilities, swimming pools, and mobile home

Qualifications

• Certification as CEHP (Food Hygiene) or RS/REHS
• Knowledge of Florida Statutes Chapter 381
• Valid driver's license and private vehicle
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in extreme heat, humidity, and inclement weather
• Willing to work in office daily and perform field work 40 hours per week

Responsibilities

• Inspect facilities and assess risks across regulatory programs.
• Conduct field work and time in the office for report writing and document processing.
• Interact with the public to promote environmental health and safety in Volusia County.

Education

Certified Environmental Health Professional (Food Hygiene)

Registered Sanitarian (RS)

Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS)

Job description

The Environmental Specialist II works within the Florida Department of Health's environmental health team in New Smyrna Beach, conducting inspections and risk assessments across regulatory programs including food safety, biomedical waste, group care facilities, swimming pools, and mobile home parks. The role involves field work inspecting facilities and office time for report writing and document processing, requiring interaction with the public and a commitment to environmental health and safety in Volusia County.

Key qualifications:

• Current certification as Certified Environmental Health Professional in Food Hygiene Program, or Registered Sanitarian (RS), Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS), or Registered Environmen
• Knowledge of Chapter 381 Florida Statutes and associated regulations
• Valid Driver's License and reliable private vehicle
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in extreme heat, humidity, and inclement weather
• Must be willing to work in office daily and perform field work 40 hours per week