Environmental Specialist Ii

Requisition No: 870527
Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II
- Pay Plan:
Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: $47,000.00-$49,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 03/02/2026

• Conduct sanitary and safety inspections to prevent environmentally related illness and injury in facilities that generate biomedical waste.
• Investigate complaints of medical waste dumping in public areas and improper procedures at regulated facilities.
• Inspect and enforce regulations for body piercing, tattooing, and tanning facilities.
• Perform site inspections of regulated facilities (hospitals, physician’s offices, laboratories, nursing homes, etc.) and accurately complete inspection forms.
• Review applications and supporting documents for accounts to determine compliance with permitting and operating conditions.
• Initiate enforcement actions by drafting non‑compliance and warning letters and assisting with other enforcement documents.
• Consult with local, state, and private officials to enforce biomedical waste, tattooing, body piercing, and tanning regulations.
• Investigate complaints concerning improper disposal, storage, treatment, and segregation of biomedical waste and conduct clean‑ups when necessary.
• Coordinate with the Department of Environmental Protection for large spills, public dumping, or other emergencies.
• Develop manuals and training materials and provide in‑service training on 64E16, F.A.C., and related regulations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of basic principles of environmental health or a natural or physical science (biology, environmental studies, chemistry) including scientific terminology and technology.
• Basic computer skills to execute program‑related services.
• Methods of data collection, including the ability to collect, record, and analyze technical data related to environmental health.
• Understanding and application of applicable rules, regulations, policy, and procedure related to environmental health.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community leaders and others in a stressful environment while providing quality environmental health services.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, and the ability to read and interpret written materials.

Minimum – Bachelor’s degree in a physical or natural science from an accredited college or university, a valid driver’s license, and private automobile for travel. A Certified Environmental Health Professional credential is required within six months of hiring.

1725 NW 167 Street, Miami Gardens, FL 33056.

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance).
• Retirement plan options with employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• And more!
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Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from consideration.

Note:

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) for the background check. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety‑sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, are subject to Selective Services registration requirements. For more information, visit http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Retirees of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) should check with FRS to determine the effect of re‑employment on current benefits.

The successful candidate will be required to complete Form I‑9 and verify information using the E‑Verify system.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, or after normal work hours.

All Florida Department of Health positions require English proficiency. Applicants lacking this requirement will not be considered.

The State of Florida is an Equal…