SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST - 79001101

State of Florida•Fort Lauderdale, FL

3d•$1,878 - $1,918•Onsite

About The Position

The employee in this position is required to work a flexible work schedule to allow for inspections at temporary events, during peak service periods, holidays, and special events. All flex time schedules must be approved prior to implementation of such schedule. This position acts as field staff Team Leader and assists the Sanitation and Safety Supervisor in coordinating scheduling activities and workload distribution. Acts as team leader and assists supervisor with coordinating & conducting new and current employee training, quality assurance, scheduling activities and workload distribution. Inspects public lodging and food service establishments for compliance with environmental health and sanitation regulations, rules and regulations, and other safety or sanitation-related areas as deemed necessary. Inspector maintains records and files for one year. Conducts regulatory and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) inspections of public food service establishments and lodging facilities. Provides consultation and prepares reports relating to safety and sanitation problems. Prepares administrative reports and maintains inspection activity data reports on a daily basis. Maintains appropriate continuing education requirements. Identifies and licenses temporary food service events as required. Responsible for performing technology duties which includes but is not limited to computer software and hardware, data systems and Versa: Regulation. Investigates food borne illnesses and environmental sanitation nuisance complaints. Collect penalties, delinquent license fees and uncollected fines as needed. Gathers evidence and participates in legal actions. Conducts inspections and prepares reports to document compliance or non-compliance of licensure; issues license or pursues appropriate compliance action. Conducts routine investigations for procurement of evidence of unlawful operations. Interviews, takes statements, collects evidence and prepares investigative reports for serious violations. Testifies at court and administrative hearings. Serves and tracks legal documents. Works closely with local or state officials as needed to secure compliance. Assist as requested with more complex investigations. Confers with and educates the public, builders, owners, public officials and civil groups concerning disease control, sanitation and health regulations. Issues licenses to public lodging establishments and public food service establishments. Conducts field studies to monitor health or sanitation standards. Provides consultation and prepares reports dealing with safety and sanitation problems. Coordinates activities with federal, state and municipal environmental safety and health agencies. Interprets and explains the significance of public health laws, rules and other related sanitation and safety standards. Performs other work as required.

Requirements

Valid driver license
Must be able to stand for long periods; bend, lift, climb, stoop, and carry work equipment
Must be able to work independently and complete assigned health and safety inspections each workday.
Knowledge of laws and rules pertaining to sanitation and safety inspections.
Experience in a variety of inspection activities.
Ability to work on a team and participate in team activities

Nice To Haves

Bachelor degree in any area
Two-year Associate degree in culinary or hospitality management
One or more years of industry-related experience.
Preference will be given to applicants with food service and/or lodging inspection experience.

Responsibilities

Acts as field staff Team Leader and assists the Sanitation and Safety Supervisor in coordinating scheduling activities and workload distribution.
Acts as team leader and assists supervisor with coordinating & conducting new and current employee training, quality assurance, scheduling activities and workload distribution.
Inspects public lodging and food service establishments for compliance with environmental health and sanitation regulations, rules and regulations, and other safety or sanitation-related areas as deemed necessary.
Maintains records and files for one year.
Conducts regulatory and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) inspections of public food service establishments and lodging facilities.
Provides consultation and prepares reports relating to safety and sanitation problems.
Prepares administrative reports and maintains inspection activity data reports on a daily basis.
Maintains appropriate continuing education requirements.
Identifies and licenses temporary food service events as required.
Responsible for performing technology duties which includes but is not limited to computer software and hardware, data systems and Versa: Regulation.
Investigates food borne illnesses and environmental sanitation nuisance complaints.
Collect penalties, delinquent license fees and uncollected fines as needed.
Gathers evidence and participates in legal actions.
Conducts inspections and prepares reports to document compliance or non-compliance of licensure; issues license or pursues appropriate compliance action.
Conducts routine investigations for procurement of evidence of unlawful operations.
Interviews, takes statements, collects evidence and prepares investigative reports for serious violations.
Testifies at court and administrative hearings.
Serves and tracks legal documents.
Works closely with local or state officials as needed to secure compliance.
Assist as requested with more complex investigations.
Confers with and educates the public, builders, owners, public officials and civil groups concerning disease control, sanitation and health regulations.
Issues licenses to public lodging establishments and public food service establishments.
Conducts field studies to monitor health or sanitation standards.
Provides consultation and prepares reports dealing with safety and sanitation problems.
Coordinates activities with federal, state and municipal environmental safety and health agencies.
Interprets and explains the significance of public health laws, rules and other related sanitation and safety standards.
Performs other work as required.

Benefits

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.