DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES
For Reference Only
CLASS CODE: 8857
PAY GRADE: 017
CLASS TITLE: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is professional work inspecting, assisting, and advising individuals and organizations in sanitation
and hygienic aspects of environmental health programs; performing field studies and laboratory tests
as part of an environmental health program; or inspecting establishments regulated by the
Department of Business and Professional Regulation for compliance with statutory and rule
requirements.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any
one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from
assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.
Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
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Inspects various establishments and facilities such as schools, university buildings and
laboratories, day care centers, foster homes, nursing homes, food service establishments,
migrant camps, swimming pools and waste treatment facilities for compliance with
environmental health and sanitation regulations.
Investigates food induced illnesses and environmental sanitation nuisance complaints.
Collects fines, penalties and delinquent license fees.
Performs duties associated with a comprehensive rabies control program.
Gathers evidence and participates in legal actions.
Recommends procedures for vermin and rodent control.
Maintains records and files of inspections.
Confers with and educates the public, builders, owners, public officials and civic groups
concerning disease control, sanitation and health regulations.
Collects water, food and other samples for laboratory analysis and environmental quality
studies.
Issues health permits and licenses to restaurants.
Reviews construction plans for establishments for compliance with sanitation requirements.
Performs epidemiological surveys.
Conducts laboratory and field studies to monitor health or sanitation threats.
8857-ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST-CS
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Provides consultation and prepares reports dealing with hygiene problems.
Responds to occupation-related complaints and emergencies.
Identifies job-related hazards due to toxic gases, fumes and vapors.
Advises industry in proper handling and disposal of toxic and hazardous materials.
Coordinates activities with federal, state and municipal environmental safety and health
agencies.
Conducts regulatory inspections of cosmetology salons and schools, barber shops and schools,
massage establishments, funeral establishments, direct disposer establishments, incinerator
facilities and veterinary clinics for compliance relative to licensure, equipment operation and
safety, and sanitary conditions and procedures.
Prepares reports to document compliance or non-compliance of licensure, sanitary, equipment
and posting requirements.
Interviews, takes statements, collects evidence and prepares investigative reports for serious
violations.
Reviews plans and specifications with public health regulations; issues septic tank permits; and
interprets health laws, rules and local ordinances.
Serves as the food hygiene coordinator, enforcement officer, or training officer for the
sanitation staff in a county health department.
Conducts inspections of shellfish and blue crab handling, processing and packaging facilities for
compliance with public health laws; reviews plans and specifications for construction or
remodeling of the facilities; interprets and explains the significance of public health laws;
recommends state certification of facilities satisfactorily complying with these laws.
Testifies at court and administrative hearings and interacts with departmental legal, complaint
and board offices, State Attorney's office and other regulatory agencies.
Serves subpoenas and administrative complaints.
Maintains inspection activity data and prepares administrative reports.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those
needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable
for individual positions in the employing agency.)
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Knowledge of the basic principles of environmental health or one of the physical or natural
sciences.
Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
Ability to collect, record and analyze technical data relating to environmental health.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to
environmental health or professional boards requirements.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
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Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the physical
or natural sciences, environmental health, sanitary science, public health, engineering, hotel
and restaurant management, criminal justice or law enforcement.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of professional
environmental health, regulatory inspection or investigative work experience, or one year of
experience as a Florida licensed Cosmotologist, Barber, Massage Therapist or Funeral Director
or one year of experience as an Environmental Health Aide with the State of Florida.
Field or laboratory experience in environmental or public health, a physical or natural science,
engineering or experience in hotel or restaurant management, hotel or restaurant inspection,
regulatory inspection or investigative work, or as a Florida licensed Cosmetologist, Barber,
Massage Therapist or Funeral Director can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required
college education.
EFFECTIVE:
7/2/1999
HISTORY:
07/22/1997
11/25/1991
01/01/1987