Environmental Specialist II - 42000170 1

Other; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Agricultural Environmental Services seeks an Environmental Specialist II to schedule and conduct inspections, collect samples, and investigate complaints for state environmental regulation compliance.

The role involves frequent travel and is based in Charlotte, Lee, or Sarasota County, with duties including issuing corrective notices, preparing reports, and representing the department in administrative proceedings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of experience in environmental protection, regulation, health, physical or natural sciences, agriculture, or engineering.
• Valid Class E driver license.
• Ability to obtain restricted-use pesticide license within six months of employment.
• Ability to lift, maneuver and carry 60 pounds.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.
• Willingness to work outside normal hours and be deployed for extended incident response activities.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct inspections to ensure compliance with state environmental regulations.
• Collect samples and investigate complaints.
• Issue corrective notices and prepare reports.
• Represent the department in administrative proceedings.

Skills

Independent work

Effective communication

Physical stamina

After-hours availability

Administrative reporting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year experience in environmental protection/regulation/science/engineering

Tools

Valid Class E driver license

Pesticide license readiness within 6 months

Job description

Environmental Specialist II with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Agricultural Environmental Services. The role involves scheduling and conducting inspections, collecting samples, and investigating complaints to ensure compliance with state environmental regulations. The position requires frequent travel and is based in Charlotte, Lee, or Sarasota County, with responsibilities including issuing corrective notices, preparing reports, and representing the department in administrative proceedings.

Key qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of experience in environmental protection, regulation, health, physical or natural sciences, agriculture, or engineering
• Valid Class E driver license
• Ability to obtain restricted-use pesticide license within six months of employment
• Ability to lift, maneuver and carry 60 pounds
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively
• Willingness to work outside normal hours and be deployed for extended incident response activities