Field Public Health Sanitation & Safety Inspector

Florida; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida is seeking a SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST in Pensacola. You will conduct sanitation and safety inspections of hotels and restaurants and investigate food-borne illness complaints.

You will perform regulatory inspections, prepare reports, and participate in licensing for events, with some travel to the district office. A strong knowledge of sanitation laws and the ability to work weekends are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of laws and rules pertaining to sanitation and safety inspections.
• Ability to work on a team and participate in team activities.
• Ability to stand for long periods, bend, lift, climb, stoop, and carry work equipment.
• Must be able to stand for long periods; bend, lift, climb, stoop, and carry work equipment.
• Must be willing and able to work weekends and evenings as required for routine or special inspection requirements and inspection/licensing of temporary events.
• Must be willing and able to drive a state vehicle or your personal vehicle (with reimbursement) to perform the duties of this position.
• Must be willing to accept employment at the advertised salary.
• Must be willing and able to work in high crime areas to inspect substandard housing and enter locations with vermin, sewage, or other sanitary hazards when necessary.
• Must be willing and able to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (with a one-hour lunch break).

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspection and inspection related activities.
• Conduct regulatory, standardized inspections of public food service establishments and lodging facilities for compliance with environmental health and sanitation regulations, and other safety or sanitation-related areas as deemed necessary.
• Investigate food borne illness and environmental sanitary nuisance complaints and investigate and take administrative action against unlicensed activity.
• Work with other city, county and state agency officials to secure compliance with state regulations.
• Participate in the inspection and licensing of temporary events.
• Conduct routine inspections using an iPad and prepare accurate facility inspection reports documenting safety, sanitation, and misrepresentation violations, as well as daily activity reports, timesheets, and travel reimbursement reports.
• Prioritize all assigned work according to department guidelines to ensure compliance with state laws and rules.
• Prepare and submit legal documents to secure compliance through administrative actions by following department guidelines and also attend and testify as needed in formal and informal hearings.
• Delivers legal documents in person to facility operators to secure “Good Service” as required.
• Communicate with the district office and supervisor as necessary or required.
• Maintain Continuing Education Units, Certified Food Manager Certification, FDA standardization and Florida driver’s license.
• Maintain state issued equipment in proper working condition.
• Participate in meetings and training sessions as required.
• Provide a high standard of customer service.
• Perform other work as required.

Skills

Knowledge of sanitation laws

Teamwork

Standing/walking long hours

Driving state vehicle

Evening/weekend availability

Communication skills

Compliance with salary listing

Job description

State of Florida is seeking a SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST in Pensacola. You will conduct sanitation and safety inspections of hotels and restaurants and investigate food-borne illness complaints.

You will perform regulatory inspections, prepare reports, and participate in licensing for events, with some travel to the district office. A strong knowledge of sanitation laws and the ability to work weekends are required.