Environmental Specialist III - 42003480 (for Internal Agency Employees Only)
Other · ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL, US, 32714 +61 more… · Florida
- Role
- Data scientist
- Posted
- Sep 16, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- Agriculture and Consumer Services
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Summary
Environmental Specialist III with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Food Safety, conducts regulatory inspections of food establishments to ensure compliance with sanitation, safety, and consumer protection requirements under Florida Statutes and Administrative Code. The position uses science-based knowledge and risk-based approaches to evaluate processing methods, equipment, and personnel practices, and includes responsibility for preparing inspection reports, initiating corrective actions, and investigating consumer complaints and foodborne illness cases. Headquarters is negotiable within Lake, Orange, or Seminole County, and this is an internal-only opportunity for current FDACS employees.
Key qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience in environmental protection, regulation, health, physical/natural sciences, or engineering
- OR high school diploma plus 1.5 years as Environmental Specialist I or higher with Florida state government
- OR bachelor's degree or higher plus 6 months of experience in environmental protection, regulation, health, sciences, or engineering
- Valid driver's license required
- Must pass and maintain training and certification under Rule 5K-4.021, Florida Administrative Code within 12 months of appointment
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