Environmental Specialist III - 42001083 (for Internal Agency Employees Only)

Other; Apollo Beach (FL); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Food Safety, conducts regulatory inspections of food establishments for sanitation and consumer protection compliance under state and federal law. The role applies expertise in food microbiology, processing procedures, and risk-based evaluation to ensure foods are safely manufactured, distributed, and stored.

This is an internal-only position with headquarters negotiable within Broward, Hillsborough, Manatee, Palm Beach, and

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years environmental protection, health, or engineering experience; OR 1.5 years as Environmental Specialist I or higher with State of Florida
• Valid driver's license required
• Must pass food establishment inspection training and certification within 12 months of appointment
• High level of expertise in food microbiology, food-borne pathogens, toxicology, and food production processes
• Knowledge of HACCP plans, Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), and current good manufacturing practices

Mansioni

• Conduct regulatory inspections of food establishments for compliance with sanitation and consumer protection requirements under state and federal law
• Apply expertise in food microbiology, processing procedures, and risk-based evaluation to ensure foods are safely manufactured, distributed, and stored

Conoscenze

Environmental protection experience

Food microbiology

HACCP knowledge

FSMA knowledge

Food safety inspections

Valid driver's license

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Environmental Specialist III with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Food Safety, conducts regulatory inspections of food establishments for compliance with sanitation and consumer protection requirements under state and federal law. The role applies expertise in food microbiology, processing procedures, and risk-based evaluation to ensure foods are safely manufactured, distributed, and stored. This is an internal-only position with headquarters negotiable within Broward, Hillsborough, Manatee, Palm Beach, and Pinellas Counties.

Key qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years environmental protection, health, or engineering experience; OR 1.5 years as Environmental Specialist I or higher with State of Florida; OR bachelor's de
• Valid driver's license required
• Must pass food establishment inspection training and certification within 12 months of appointment
• High level of expertise in food microbiology, food-borne pathogens, toxicology, and food production processes
• Knowledge of HACCP plans, Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), and current good manufacturing practices