Environmental Specialist II - 42001865

Other; Florida; Presencial; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry, seeks an Environmental Specialist II to conduct site inspections and regulatory work protecting native and cultivated plants from pests, pathogens, and invasive species.

The role covers field diagnostics, pest detection surveys, nursery inspections, and issuing phytosanitary certificates for plant exports; this is a short-term appointment through September 30, 2029.

Formación

• Requires either a high school diploma with experience in environmental protection or related fields.
• Alternatively a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must obtain fruit fly certification within six months of appointment.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct site inspections and regulatory work to protect plants.
• Perform field diagnostics and pest detection surveys.
• Carry out nursery inspections and issue phytosanitary certificates for plant exports.
• Maintain compliance with Florida state government procedures.

Conocimientos

Regulatory compliance

Field diagnostics

Pest detection

Nursery inspections

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Driver license (Class E)

Fruit fly certification

Descripción del empleo

Environmental Specialist II with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry, conducts site inspections and regulatory work to protect native and cultivated plants from pests, pathogens, and invasive species. The role involves field diagnostics, pest detection surveys, nursery inspections, and issuance of phytosanitary certificates for plant exports. This is a short-term appointment expected to end September 30, 2029.

Key qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of experience in environmental protection, regulation, health, physical/natural sciences, agriculture, or engineering
• Alternatively, high school diploma with six months as Environmental Specialist I or higher with Florida state government
• Alternatively, bachelor's degree from accredited college or university
• Valid Class E driver license required
• Must obtain fruit fly certification within six months of appointment