About the role

  • Independent Biological Scientist IV training Department of Health staff on food safety in Florida. Conducting workshops, evaluations, and inspections as part of the Food Safety and Sanitation Program.

Responsibilities

  • This independent professional position requires technical knowledge of the Department of Health’s Food Safety and Sanitation Program (FSSP).
  • The incumbent will be responsible for providing food safety and sanitation training to Department of Health staff throughout the state of Florida.
  • Conducts formal classroom instruction, seminars, and workshops and provides on-site training to field personnel with duties in the FSSP program.
  • Prepares lesson guides and program plans and evaluates the performance of trainees.
  • Assists in planning and implementing seminars and workshops to be included in the training program.
  • Prepares training records and reports.
  • Meets with program personnel to identify current training needs for their operations.
  • Prepared audio-visual aids and operated audio-visual equipment during training workshops.
  • Participates in staff conferences and curricula development to develop and improve training programs.
  • Performs inspections for standardization purposes.
  • Travels up to 50% of the individual’s time worked.

Requirements

  • One year’s experience providing training
  • Preferred - A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in environmental health, environmental science, or physical science or biological science with a total of at least 30 semester hours or 40 quarter hours of undergraduate coursework in these sciences.
  • A minimum of two (2) years of experience in regulatory and training.
  • Must have certified environmental health professional credential or obtain it within the first 6 months of employment.
  • Valid driver's license.

Benefits

  • State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
  • Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
  • Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
  • Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
  • Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
  • Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
  • And more!

Job title

Biological Scientist IV

Job type

Experience level

Junior

Salary

$24 - $26 per hour

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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