Environmental Specialist II - 42001868

Other; Florida City (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

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 includes field diagnostics, pest detection surveys, nursery inspections, and issuing phytosanitary certificates for plant exports.

This position requires independent judgment to minimize agricultural and environmental harm through

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of environmental protection, regulation, health, natural sciences, agriculture, or engineering experience
• Must obtain fruit fly certification within six months of appointment and maintain throughout employment
• Authorized Certification Official for Phytosanitary Certificates
• Ability to conduct independent site inspections and field diagnostic tasks using approved sampling methods

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and regulatory work to protect native and cultivated plants from pests, pathogens, and invasive species
• Perform field diagnostics and pest detection surveys
• Carry out nursery inspections
• Issue phytosanitary certificates for plant exports

Skills

Site inspections

Field diagnostics

Regulatory enforcement

Independent investigation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Class E driver license

Job description

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 position requires independent judgment in minimizing agricultural and environmental harm through investigative techniques and regulatory enforcement.

Key qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of environmental protection, regulation, health, natural sciences, agriculture, or engineering experience; OR six months as Environmental Specialist I o
• Valid Class E driver license required
• Must obtain fruit fly certification within six months of appointment and maintain throughout employment
• Authorized Certification Official for Phytosanitary Certificates
• Ability to conduct independent site inspections and field diagnostic tasks using approved sampling methods