Risk-Based Food Safety Inspector II

State of Florida; Alachua (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in Florida is seeking an Environmental Specialist II to implement food safety training, conduct district inspections, and enforce environmental and sanitation regulations. The role requires qualification through a high school diploma or bachelor's degree and may involve travel within the state.

Responsibilities include training staff, performing risk-based inspections of food establishments, documenting findings, and taking enforcement

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
• Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.
• A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing the food safety training program and preparing new employees for standardization.
• Conducts district training of new personnel using a risk-based inspection methodology.
• Performs inspections and regulatory actions of food establishments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Prepares reports documenting regulatory deficiencies and communicates required corrective actions to management.
• Initiates stop sale orders, release notices, and related documents as needed based on inspection findings.
• Trains new employees on evaluation and sampling of foods and participates in inspections for compliance.

Education

High school diploma or its equivalent

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in Florida is seeking an Environmental Specialist II to implement food safety training, conduct district inspections, and enforce environmental and sanitation regulations. The role requires qualification through a high school diploma or bachelor's degree and may involve travel within the state.

Responsibilities include training staff, performing risk-based inspections of food establishments, documenting findings, and taking enforcement