ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64061037

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. Requisition No: 885492 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64061037 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 64061037 Salary: $42,590.86 to $46,364.95 Posting Closing Date: 10/25/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Job Posting Category (Open Competitive)

Your Specific Responsibilities: Do you enjoy the thought of making your community a better place to live and ensuring it is safe from environmental health threats? If so, an exciting opportunity awaits the right candidate to join a dynamic 10-member environmental health team passionately engaged in a variety of cutting-edge environmental health initiatives. You will have the opportunity to work within ten regulatory programs that includes Food, Biomedical Waste, Group Care, Swimming pools, mobile home parks and Ocean Sampling. The position also offers an incredible learning/mentoring opportunity for those desiring a career in the environmental health sciences. Reporting to the Facilities Program Consultant, environmental health threats are mitigated through conducting inspections and risk assessments in a variety of facilities. The ideal candidate would be someone passionate about environmental health causes and a desire to develop their scientific, regulatory, and public relations professional skills. The position is based in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Most of your daily time will be spent out in the community interacting with the public and inspecting facilities. Each day will also involve some office time for report writing, answering calls and processing inspection-related documents. Volusia County is home to over 47 miles of beaches, including the world-famous Daytona Beach, and is one of the fastest growing counties within central Florida. Our offices are surrounded by over 52 miles of paved bicycling trails, over 50 miles of kayaking trails, and two first-magnitude springs, three universities, theatres, museums and a multitude of other cultural opportunities. If you have a desire to work within environmental health, learn a new career, enjoy working with people and a desire to do something that makes a difference, you are encouraged to apply for this opportunity.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of Software used by FDOH for Environmental Health Inspections, data collection and analysis Knowledge of Chapter 381 Florida Statutes, associated regulations and Policy 150-4 procedures Knowledge of the policies and procedures for the Public Pools and Faclities Programs within Environmental Health Knowledge of the Environmental health sciences Knowledge of Food Sanitation and Safety principles and currently a Certified Environmental Health Professional

Qualifications: Minimum - Must be willing to physically come in the office daily and perform field work Must have current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship Must be currently a Certified Environmental Health Professional in the Food Hygiene Program or Registered Sanitarian (RS), Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) or Registered Environmental Health Professional (REHP) Must be able to work 40 hours a week Must have a valid Driver's License Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stretch and bend Must have use of a reliable private vehicle Must be able to work in extreme heat, humidity and other inclement weather elements Preferred - Certified Envronmental Health Professional in the Food Hygiene Program or a Registered Sanitarian (RS) or Registered Environmental Health Professional (REHP) Work independently to conduct inspections Ability to plan, organize daily activities in a time-efficient and effective manner with minimal assistance Interpret and describe inspection findings and outcomes to people without a scientific or regulatory background

Where You Will Work: 717 Canal Street, New Smyrna Beach FL 32168

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: Annual and Sick Leave benefits; Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year; State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options; Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click ); Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit .