Food Safety & Environmental Inspector II

State of Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave benefits

9 paid holidays and Personal holiday

State Group Insurance options

Retirement plan options with employer

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition waivers

Job summary

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks an Environmental Specialist II to lead regulatory inspections and food safety training across districts. The role focuses on risk-based inspections, enforcing sanitation standards and documenting findings for enforcement actions.

Headquarters are negotiable within multiple Florida counties; internal agency opportunity. Must meet minimum requirements and hold a valid driver license. Relocation/travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; agriculture; or engineering; or
• A high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) months of experience as an Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida; or
• A bachelor’s degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university.
• Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

Responsibilities

• Implement the food safety training program and prepare new employees for standardization.
• Conduct district training of new personnel using a risk-based inspection methodology.
• Performs inspections of food establishments and ensures compliance with regulatory, sanitation and consumer protection requirements.
• Prepares reports documenting regulatory deficiencies and advises management on corrective action.

Job description

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks an Environmental Specialist II to lead regulatory inspections and food safety training across districts. The role focuses on risk-based inspections, enforcing sanitation standards and documenting findings for enforcement actions.

Headquarters are negotiable within multiple Florida counties; internal agency opportunity. Must meet minimum requirements and hold a valid driver license. Relocation/travel may be needed.