Sanitation And Safety Specialist

Sanitation And Safety Specialist

This position is located with the Division of Hotels and Restaurants and conducts sanitation and safety inspections of hotels and restaurants and investigations of food-borne illness complaints. Conducts inspection and inspection related activities. Conducts regulatory, standardized inspections of public food service establishments and lodging facilities for compliance with environmental health and sanitation regulations, and other safety or sanitation-related areas as deemed necessary.

Investigates food borne illness and environmental sanitary nuisance complaints and investigates and takes administrative action against unlicensed activity. Works with other city, county and state agency officials to secure compliance of state regulations. Participates in the inspection and licensing of temporary events. Conducts routine inspections on iPad and prepares accurate facility inspection reports relating to safety, sanitation and misrepresentation violations, daily activity reports, time sheets and travel reimbursement reports.

Prioritizes all assigned work according to department guidelines to insure compliance with state laws and rules. Prepares and submits legal documents to secure compliance through administrative actions by following department guidelines and attends and testifies as needed in formal and informal hearings. Also delivers legal documents in person to facility operators to secure "Good Service" as required. Communicates with the district office and supervisor as necessary or required.

Maintains Continuing Education Units, Certified Food Manager Certification, FDA standardization and Florida driver's license. Maintains state issued equipment in proper working condition. Participates in meetings and training sessions as required. Provides a high standard of customer service. Performs other work as required.