Environmental Specialist II

State of Florida

. Conduct inspections, re-inspections, and complaint investigations at assigned facilities .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeJacksonville • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $19 - $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting inspections and investigations related to environmental health, with strong capabilities in database management and regulatory compliance. Proficient in preparing reports and communicating effectively with stakeholders while maintaining a focus on safety and sanitation standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Environmental ScienceEnvironmental Health Database ManagementSafety And Sanitation InspectionsMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyPermit Issuance And Approval

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Hard Skills

InspectionsInvestigationsReport PreparationDatabase ManagementPermit IssuanceFood InspectionsRecord MaintenanceEmergency DutyRegulatory CompliancePlan Review

Soft Skills

Professional CommunicationOrganizational SkillsPublic InteractionIndependenceAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Environmental Health Database SystemMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseBackground Check ClearanceDrug Screening Clearance

Industry Keywords

Environmental HealthSafety RegulationsSanitation StandardsFlorida Statute 381.0072Construction Plans Review

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct inspections, re-inspections, and complaint investigations at assigned facilities
Review and approve plans for new construction
Approve facilities for issuance of new and renewal permits
Maintain the Environmental Health Database and associated programmatic files
Prepare Facility Program reports for the State Health Office
Enter inspections into the Environmental Health Database within 72 hours of receipt
Communicate with the Environmental Manager regarding Environmental Health Database implementation and status
Issue Environmental Health permits
Review applications and conduct food inspections for food service establishments under Florida Statute s. 381.0072
Submit DARS daily, leave and attendance biweekly, mileage reimbursement monthly, and vehicle logs daily
Perform record maintenance and general office duties
Attend conferences and meetings
Perform disaster-related work and other assigned duties
Perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days when required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Natural, Physical, environmental or life science, or at least 30 semester hours in a natural, physical or environmental science
Valid driver’s license
Willing to work independently and in remote areas
Willing and able to work outdoors in the heat and inclement weather
Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to safety and sanitation inspections of regulated facilities
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
Ability to deal with the public professionally and courteously
Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Access, Excel, and the Environmental Health Database System
Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English
Successful completion of required security background check and/or drug screening
Completion of Form I-9 and employment eligibility verification through E-Verify

Benefits

Comp & perks

State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements)
Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
Direct deposit
Drug-free workplace