Environmental Specialist Ii

Requisition No: 883775

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II -

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $46,000 - $48,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 09/20/2026

Open Competitive

The Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County (FDOH-SJC) is part of a statewide public health system.

To protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence (ICARE)

This position is primarily responsible for activities related to the Food Safety and Sanitation Program. These activites include but are not limited to:

• Conducting inspections (intiial, routine, and follow-up)
• Completing plan reviews
• Issuing permits
• Reviewing and/or investigating complaints related to food establishments and foodborne illness concerns
• Completing follow-up for any complaints or investigations
• Completing proper documentation

This position is responsible for activities related to the Group Care Program. These activities include but are not limited to:

• Conducting inspections (initial, routine, and follow-up)
• Issuing permits
• Reviewing and/or investigating complaints related to group care facilities
• Completing follow-up for any complaints or investigations
• Completing proper documentation

Provides Back Up Coverage For Activities Related To The Biomedical Waste, Tattoo, Tanning, Body Piercing And Migrant Labor Housing Programs. These Activities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Conducting inspections (initial, routine, and follow-up)
• Completing plan reviews
• Issuing permits
• Reviewing and/or investigating complaints related to the above programs
• Completing follow-up for any complaints or investigations
• Completing proper documentation

Completes data entry as necessary, maintains records and files of inspections, investigations, and reports in an organized and professional manner utilizing Environmental Health Database, and/or other automated programs. Performs travel in conjunction with the above duties.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of basic mathematics
• Knowledge of general office proceedings
• Skilled in basic computer usage
• Skilled in time management
• Skilled in organizing work
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift 50 pounds
• Ability to operate technical equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to review site and floor plans
• Ability to work outdoors in all conditions

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):
Valid Florida Driver’s license, Food Safety and Sanitation Program certification within six months of employment, Body Piercing standardization within 12 months of employment.

Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

(A) Daily from 8:00 to 5:00 (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.) This position requires daily in-office or field work.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

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