ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 42000170 1

State of Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in Florida's Charlotte, Lee, and Sarasota counties seeks an Environmental Specialist II to perform inspections, collect samples, and enforce environmental regulations across multiple chapters and rules.

The role requires interpreting pesticide labels, preparing reports, and coordinating with state agencies. Candidates must meet minimum education and experience requirements, be able to travel, and obtain licensure as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of environmental protection experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent and 6 months of experience as Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct inspections and collect samples to determine compliance with regulations.
• Conduct investigations in response to reports and violations and summarize evidence.
• Prepare and submit written and electronic reports in a timely manner.
• Issue corrective notices as necessary per department policy.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant state and federal regulations and pesticide labels.

Skills

Communications

Independence

Public interaction

PC literacy

Lifting 60 lbs

Education

HS diploma + 1 year environ. exp

HS diploma + 6 mo state exp as Env Specialist I

Bachelor's degree

Job description

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 42000170 1

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.

Requisition No:887263

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 42000170 1

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

*** OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY ***

This position’s headquarters is negotiable within Charlotte, Lee, and Sarasota County.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; agriculture; or engineering;
• A high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) months of experience as an Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida;
• A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university.

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

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)

*** 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

The incumbent of this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36, FAC.

Must obtain restricted-use pesticide license within six months of initial employment, and must maintain licensure thereafter. 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.

Must reside in required county(ies) throughout employment in this position.

Must be able to work outside of normal working hours, including occasional weekends and/or holidays as directed.

Must be willing and able to be deployed from assigned headquarters for extended periods of time for incident response activities.

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.

Successful candidates must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES

Schedule and conduct inspections and collect samples as directed. Perform these activities in order to determine compliance with Chapters 388, 482, 487, 576, 578 and 580, F.S., and rules 5E-1, 5E-2, 5E-3, 5E-4, 5E-9, 5E-13 and 5E-14, F.A.C. Perform inspections and sample collections in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Conduct investigations in response to reports, complaints, violations or suspicious matters in order to collect, summarize and report evidence. Perform these activities in order to determine compliance with Chapters 388, 482, 487, 576, 578 and 580, F.S., and rules 5E-1, 5E-2, 5E-3, 5E-4, 5E-9, 5E-13 and 5E-14, F.A.C. Perform investigations in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Prepare and submit written and electronic reports in a timely manner as required for activities conducted. Prepare and submit reports in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Issue corrective notices as necessary in accordance with department policy.

Maintain knowledge of relevant state and federal regulations. Read and interpret pesticide labels, regulations and legal descriptions. Regularly review current versions of Chapters 388, 482, 487, 576, 578 and 580, F.S., and rules 5E-1, 5E-2, 5E-3, 5E-4, 5E-9, 5E-13 and 5E-14, F.A.C.

Participate in coordinated enforcement activities involving other department employees and government agencies as directed. Participate in statewide enforcement operations as directed.

Serve as representative of the department in administrative hearings, court proceedings or meetings as necessary.

Participate in bureau and division meetings and training courses as required.

Perform other duties as requested.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to use personal computers.
• Ability to lift, maneuver and carry sixty (60) pounds.

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

BONITA SPRINGS, FL, US, 34134 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33913 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33907 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33919 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33966 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33912 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33908 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33916 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33994 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34232 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34237 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34234 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34240 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34243 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34236 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34239 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34233 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34241 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34285 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33902 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34231 FT MYERS, FL, US, 33901 FT MYERS, FL, US, 33905 NORTH FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33903 FT MYERS, FL, US, 33913 PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33955 VENICE, FL, US, 34285 NORTH PORT, FL, US, 34287 PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33982 VENICE, FL, US, 34293 PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33950 VENICE, FL, US, 34292 PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, US, 33948 PLANTATION, FL, US, 33313 PLANTATION, FL, US, 33324 PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, US, 33952 CAPE CORAL, FL, US, 33990 PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, US, 33953 PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, US, 33954 PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, US, 33980 CAPE CORAL, FL, US, 33904 FT MYERS BEACH, FL, US, 33931 LEHIGH ACRES, FL, US, 33971 OSPREY, FL, US, 34229 CAPE CORAL, FL, US, 33909 BONITA SPRINGS, FL, US, 34135 ESTERO, FL, US, 33928 PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33951 LEHIGH ACRES, FL, US, 33973 MURDOCK, FL, US, 33938

Nearest Major Market: Fort Myers
Nearest Secondary Market: Cape Coral

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.