ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 42001358

Florida; Winter Haven (FL); Presencial; USD 40 000 - 54 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in Winter Haven, FL, seeks an Environmental Specialist I to support pest eradication programs. The role involves field surveys, sample collection, and treatment activities under regulatory guidelines.

The position requires a high school diploma or an associate degree with related experience, and includes responsibilities such as calibrating equipment, operating spray gear, maintaining records, and ensuring safety compliance.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent with 6 months of relevant experience.
• An associate degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in survey, sampling and delimiting of areas where programs are implemented.
• Calibrate and test equipment; maintain Cowperthwaite Complex and Dundee facility as required.
• Calibrate equipment and apply pesticides/herbicides per labeling requirements; operate tractors and spray rigs.
• Maintain spray and treatment records at each treated site; observe treatments and contractor activities.
• Report spills and ensure proper cleanup and disposal of chemical containers; cleanup after use.

Conhecimentos

Microsoft Word

Excel

ESRI database entry

Communication

Conflict resolution

Formação académica

High school diploma

Associate degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Requisition No:885791

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 42001358

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY

*** OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY ***

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) months of experience in apiculture, environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; agriculture; or engineering; or
• An associate degree (2 years) from an accredited college or university.
• EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained.Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org)
• Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Respirator Certification.
• Must obtain fruit fly certification within six months of appointment and maintain throughout employment in this position.
• This position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of s. 112.313, Florida Statutes, and Section 60L-36.003, Florida Administrative Code.
• Will be subject to the requirements of the proper use of appropriate respirator and/or self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and must pass post-employment physical examinations to determine medical fitness for respirator and/or SCBA use.
• Frequent travel, including overnight and sometimes up to two weeks at a time on an emergency program, is required.
• Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

NOTES

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

JOB DUTIES

GENERAL STATEMENT: This is a technical position assigned to provide survey, logistical, treatment and safety activities for the Bureau of Pest Eradication and Control.

Responsible for assisting in all phases of an emergency or special program which includes but is not limited to the survey, sampling and delimiting of areas where programs are being implemented by the Department for plant pests and diseases. Perform preventive maintenance, calibration, and testing of equipment. Assist in the maintenance of the Cowperthwaite Complex and Dundee facility as required which can include but not limited to mowing, weed eating, trimming, and edging.

Responsible for the calibration of equipment, mixing and application of pesticides, herbicides, insecticides and other treatments as required per the labeling requirements. The operation of tractors, spray rigs, herbicide booms and other related machinery or equipment. Inspects vehicles and equipment on a weekly basis and reports any issues or deficiencies with the supervisor and to take corrective action in a timely manner. This includes competing and submitting their equipment and vehicle checklists in a timely manner. Responsible for maintaining spray and treatment records at each site they are treating and would include observing treatments and any other activities that are being conducted by contractors working on behalf of the Department. Reporting of accidental spills to supervision and ensures that cleanup is in accordance with the label along with the proper disposal of empty chemical containers. All equipment will be cleaned after use, and all chemicals will be properly stored in a secure location.

Communicating the status of treatments and any issues arising during treatment to supervision and offering recommendations as needed for the resolution or prevention of issues and the completion of work in a timely manner.

Performs fruit fly trapping on both McPhail and Jackson traps as needed. Maintain and prepare insect traps as needed. Maintain and repair suction traps at their designated locations throughout the state.

Responsible for prepping job sites for treatment activities which would include but not be limited to mowing and the delivery of equipment, supplies and material.

Performs other related work as directed by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of techniques used in inspecting plants or other agricultural products.
• Knowledge of the regulatory treatment of plants and pesticide labeling restrictions.
• Knowledge of maintaining and repairing various spray equipment or tanks.
• Skill in computer basics to include Microsoft Word, Excel, ESRI database entry.
• Skill in conflict resolution.
• Ability to interact with other employees and the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to organize many tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and follow up on completion of work.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to interpret rules and regulations.
• Ability to lift and transport 50 lbs. and bend repetitiously.
• Ability to walk in natural and cultivated areas with uneven ground and in inclement weather.
• Ability to work in extreme hot, cold, wet, and humid environments.

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:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com ;)

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES

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 clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location: WINTER HAVEN, FL, US, 33831 WINTER HAVEN, FL, US, 33880 WINTER HAVEN, FL, US, 33881 WINTER HAVEN, FL, US, 33884

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.