Public Health Environmental Inspector I

My Florida CFO; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Holidays

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Florida Department of Health seeks an Environmental Specialist I to inspect facilities and enforce health regulations in the Orange County area. You will conduct inspections, prepare reports, and assist in investigations of illnesses to protect public health.

The role involves field work, documentation, and occasional after-hours duties during emergencies. A valid Florida driver’s license and the ability to work outdoors are required, with certifications in food protection and pool operations to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in natural sciences with 30 semester hours or 40 quarter hours of undergrad coursework required. Official transcripts must be provided.
• Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Willing to physically come in the office daily and/or perform field work.
• Physically able to lift up to 40 pounds, walk long distances, and work outdoors in varying weather.
• Access to personal transportation in lieu of a county vehicle.
• Current FL driver’s license or out-of-state license.
• Incumbent will need to obtain food protection and pool operator certifications within six months of hire.
• Willing to occasionally work outside normal hours to do inspections.
• Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal hours or days in case of an emergency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections and re-inspections of facilities in the Facilities Section to ensure compliance with state and local health rules and regulations. Review records and provide consultation on violations, corrective actions, and procedures.
• Conduct complaint investigations to ascertain validity and abate nuisances; perform follow-up investigations and initiate legal action when necessary.
• Assist in investigating suspected foodborne and waterborne illnesses as needed.
• Complete and return all paperwork timely (timesheets, mileage, EARS) in proper order.
• Perform other duties as required, maintain confidentiality, and be prepared for emergency duties during declared events.

Skills

Decision making

Analytical thinking

Planning & organizing

Communication

Prioritization

Info gathering

Public health knowledge

Legislation awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences

Job description

Florida Department of Health seeks an Environmental Specialist I to inspect facilities and enforce health regulations in the Orange County area. You will conduct inspections, prepare reports, and assist in investigations of illnesses to protect public health.

The role involves field work, documentation, and occasional after-hours duties during emergencies. A valid Florida driver’s license and the ability to work outdoors are required, with certifications in food protection and pool operations to