ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST - 79011015

Your Specific Responsibilities: Inspects establishments regulated by the Division for compliance with statutes and rules relative to licensure, sanitation and other safety or regulatory requirements. Maintains accurate records and files of inspections conducted. Issues discipline in the form of a citation or a notice of non-compliance to an establishment or individual that has not complied with the board statutes/rules. Provides consultation to licensees and keeps them informed as to new rules and board updates. Collects evidence, conducts interviews and prepares investigative reports on serious violations found. Conducts preliminary investigations to assist in determination of legal sufficiency. Testifies at court, administrative hearings and interacts with the department, legal, the State Attorneys Offices and other regulatory agencies. Serves administrative complaints and subpoenas as deemed appropriate. Participates in sweeps and stings where unlicensed activity is suspected. Responds to reports of unlicensed activity. Incumbent will present at speaking engagements, before groups of consumers in regard to the department's regulated professions, the complaint process, and preventing unlicensed activity. Performs other related work as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and to speak in public forums. Ability to work independently and carry out assignments with minimal supervision. Knowledge of basic micro-computer applications to include that of Word and Excel. Knowledge of Statutes and Rules. Possess analytical skills necessary to identify violations of statutes and rules and identify elements of the alleged violations. Ability to use available technology to perform duties including computer software, hardware and data systems. Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely in different driving environments.

Minimum Requirements: Four (4) or more years of environmental health, public health, inspection or regulatory-related experience; and A valid Driver License is required.

Preferred: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental health, public health or a regulatory-related field; or Associate's degree (in any field) & 2 years or more years of environmental health, public health, inspection or regulatory-related experience. Preference will be given to applicants with knowledge of inspections within the health sanitation of Barber, Cosmetology and Veterinarian professions. The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required. Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually. The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e. individual and family coverage) to eligible employees. The State of Florida provides a $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees. Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc. Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available. Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University For additional benefit information, please visit the following website: http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com Applicant Note: To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status. Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile. Work history, hours worked, and formal education are required to qualify for this position. Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information. Background Screening Requirement: The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation requires all job applicants, interns, volunteers and contractors to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records. Employees will be retained in the state and national rap back program, providing real-time arrest hit notifications. This check must be completed before you can start working or contracting. Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online. All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement. If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287. The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DBPR Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 487-2074. DBPR requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. SPECIAL REMINDERS: Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation values the sacrifices veterans, and their family members have given to our country and support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses. A candidate for veterans' preference who believes he or she was not afforded employment preference may file a complaint in accordance with Rule 55A-7.016, F.A.C., with the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs, Veterans' Preference Coordinator, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL, 33778. The Department of Veterans' Affairs has also established an email where people can electronically file claims or ask questions. The email is veteranspreference@fdva.state.fl.us. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation will only hire U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by