Senior Food Safety & Environmental Inspector

Florida; Big Pine Key (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking an Environmental Specialist III to conduct regulatory inspections of food establishments and ensure compliance with state statutes and rules. The role uses science-based knowledge to evaluate sanitation, processing methods, and equipment within age-restricted food operations and similar facilities.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus relevant experience in environmental protection, regulation,

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of regulatory inspections of food establishments and environmental health regulations.
• Experience with sanitation standards and consumer protection laws.
• Ability to interpret statutes and enforce compliance in a regulatory setting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regulatory inspections of food establishments for compliance with Florida laws and rules.
• Assess processing methods, sanitation and equipment to ensure safe food handling.
• Prepare documentation, issue notices, and coordinate enforcement actions as required.

Skills

Regulatory inspections

Public health

Environmental protection

Job description

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is seeking an Environmental Specialist III to conduct regulatory inspections of food establishments and ensure compliance with state statutes and rules. The role uses science-based knowledge to evaluate sanitation, processing methods, and equipment within age-restricted food operations and similar facilities.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent plus relevant experience in environmental protection, regulation,