Senior Food Safety Compliance Inspector

State of Florida; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave

Paid holidays

Health and retirement benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition waivers

Job summary

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking an Environmental Specialist III in the Division of Food Safety, Bureau of Wholesale and Dairy. The position focuses on regulatory inspections of food establishments to ensure compliance with state standards and food safety practices.

HQ is negotiable within Broward, Hillsborough, Manatee, Palm Beach, and Pinellas counties; occasional travel and after-hours work may be required. Internal applicants only; background checks apply.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid driver license.
• Two years of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health, or related fields.
• Bachelor’s degree plus six months of environmental protection/health/science/engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regulatory inspections of food establishments to ensure compliance with FDACS rules.
• Perform inspections, collect food and environmental samples for state surveillance or FDA contracts.
• Prepare reports, explain public health laws, and advise on corrective actions.
• Apply HACCP knowledge and assess processes to ensure food safety and sanitation.

Skills

Driver license

Education

HS diploma + 2 yrs env protection

HS diploma + 1.5 yrs as Environmental Specialist I+

Bachelor's degree + 6 mos env protection/health/science/engineering

Job description

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking an Environmental Specialist III in the Division of Food Safety, Bureau of Wholesale and Dairy. The position focuses on regulatory inspections of food establishments to ensure compliance with state standards and food safety practices.

HQ is negotiable within Broward, Hillsborough, Manatee, Palm Beach, and Pinellas counties; occasional travel and after-hours work may be required. Internal applicants only; background checks apply.