Environmental Specialist III - 64006534

Civicworks; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Civicworks in Fort Lauderdale, FL seeks an Environmental Specialist III to conduct inspections and investigations of public facilities across Broward County, ensuring compliance with state health and safety regulations.

You will inspect food service facilities, group care facilities, public swimming pools, mobile home parks, and biomedical waste facilities, perform independent fieldwork, and prepare reports in coordination with staff on inspection and compliance procedures.

Qualifications

• Current Florida Department of Health employee (OPS, Career Service, SES, or SMS).
• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental health, public health, or physical/biological science.
• Certified Environmental Health Professional per Florida Statute 381.0101
• Valid driver's license with access to automobile for field work
• Previous experience conducting inspections of regulated facilities

Responsibilities

• Inspect public facilities throughout Broward County to ensure compliance with state health and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with staff on inspection and compliance procedures and prepare reports.
• Perform independent fieldwork and investigations of environmental nuisance complaints.

Job description

The Environmental Specialist III conducts inspections and investigations of public facilities throughout Broward County to ensure compliance with state health and safety regulations. The role involves inspecting food service facilities, group care facilities, public swimming pools, mobile home parks, and biomedical waste facilities, as well as investigating environmental nuisance complaints. The position requires independent fieldwork, report preparation, and coordination with staff on inspection and compliance procedures.

Key qualifications:

• Current Florida Department of Health employee (OPS, Career Service, SES, or SMS)
• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental health, public health, or physical/biological science
• Certified Environmental Health Professional per Florida Statute 381.0101
• Valid driver's license with access to automobile for field work
• Previous experience conducting inspections of regulated facilities