Environmental Specialist

Environmental Specialist I with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County conducts inspections and investigations in community environmental health programs including food hygiene, public swimming pools, mobile home parks, schools, and water systems. The role involves facility inspections, permit issuance, complaint investigations, and ensuring regulatory compliance with Florida codes and statutes. Incumbent works independently under supervision of an Environmental Supervisor II and may assist other program areas as needed.

• Bachelor's degree from accredited 4-year college/university with major in public health, environmental science, environmental health, or physical/biological science (minimum 30 semester hours or 40 qu
• Valid Florida driver's license and available transportation throughout Hillsborough County
• Ability to lift equipment up to 30 pounds and climb narrow/steep steps or ladders
• Knowledge of public health principles, environmental regulations, and data collection/analysis
• Ability to work independently, prepare technical reports, and communicate effectively with the public
• Preferred:
  Minimum one year experience conducting public health inspections