Environmental Specialist Ii

Requisition No: 883436

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II -  1

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $42,725.18

Posting Closing Date: 09/18/2026

This is an Environmental Specialist II position in the Environmental Public Health program, responsible for conducting a variety of investigations and enforcement tasks. Conducting a variety of regulatory environmental health and safety inspections to ensure compliance with state and local laws, and making recommendations on the issuance of permits, licenses, or approvals. Work is performed under the supervision of the Environmental Manager - SES.

This position requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skill in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions. This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. Confidential information sets:
Social Security Data, and Clinical Information Data. This position has access to the Environmental Health Data Set for food borne illness investigations. Has access to Health Management System (HMS) to Daily Activity Record (DARs). Enters and updates data in Environmental Health Database (EHD) as needed, including data relating to inspections, complaints and complaint investigations, operating permits, and billing information. May view, update, and release information as needed.

Performs regulatory inspections of Public Schools, Private Schools, Assisted Living Facilities, Residential Facilities, Migrant Labor Camps, Residential Migrant Housing, and Mobile Home Parks/Recreational Vehicle Parks. Performs inspections of food service operations located at FDOH regulated facilities and other food service operations as required by Florida Statues and local laws or ordinances. Conducts follow-up inspections. Investigates complaints of foodborne illnesses, completes related documentation, makes appropriate referrals, and conducts required follow-up activities in accordance with Department policies and procedures.

Investigates sanitary nuisance complaints in accordance with Chapter 386, Florida Statutes, recommends and enforces appropriate corrective actions, and makes appropriate referrals to relevant agencies. Investigates complaints of non-compliance regarding FDOH-regulated facilities, enforces or recommends appropriate corrective actions, or makes appropriate referrals to relevant agencies. Investigates allegations of unlicensed or unapproved facility operations, monitors the facility status following initial investigation, and initiates appropriate enforcement actions, or referrals to relevant agencies.

Document all findings from inspections or investigations clearly and concisely, and in sufficient detail to fully support all conclusions, recommendations, required corrective actions, and enforcement actions. Provide oral or written information to responsible parties regarding the results of investigations or inspections. Accurately document and update data, and generate inspection reports, notices, and other documents in field settings. Collects data electronically in the field, and ensures timely updates to the main databases, as needed.

Collects water and food samples as required. Meets with property owners, facility operators, engineers, architects, planners, and prospective applicants or their representatives to provide consultation on the design and operation of facilities and…