ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 42003169 1 1

State of Florida; Cedar Key (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave

Nine paid holidays

Health insurance options

Retirement plan

Tuition waivers

Job summary

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks an Environmental Specialist II in the Division of Aquaculture. The role involves field monitoring, data collection, and modeling to support shellfish area management and water quality programs.

Requirements include a high school diploma (or equivalent) with relevant experience or a bachelor's degree, plus a valid Florida driver's license. Occasional travel and boating-safety training are part of the job.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and one year of experience in environmental protection, regulation, public health, or food safety; one of the physical or natural sciences; agriculture; or engineering.
• A high school diploma or its equivalent and six 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.

Responsibilities

• Determines proper monitoring programs and collects water and tissue samples for laboratory bacteriological and chemical analysis; requires operation of state vehicles.
• Performs computer modeling of environmental water quality parameters for shallow inshore areas and collects pollution source information for water plans.
• Conducts shoreline surveys to evaluate pollution sources and establishes water sampling stations.
• Maintains district office, technical field instruments, boat equipment and vehicles.
• Attends meetings and reviews documents regarding water quality and shellfish.

Skills

Data analysis

Data interpretation

Technical reporting

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

High school diploma

Job description

Contact Michelle Smith

Requisition No: 884170 Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 42003169 1 1 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 42003169 Salary: $42,561.48 Posting Closing Date: 11/12/2026

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF AQUACULTURE

• OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

Contact Michelle Smith 850-617-7600

Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of experience in environmental protection, regulation, public health, or food safety; 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)

Additional Requirements

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.

Occasional travel required.

Must successfully complete an approved boating safety course and obtain a Boating Safety Education Identification Card issued by the FWC (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) within 90 days of employment and maintain throughout 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.

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

Job Duties

• Determines proper monitoring programs and performs in situ measurement of physical parameters and collection of water and tissue samples for laboratory bacteriological and chemical analysis; requires operation of state vehicles. Uses technical field equipment and outboard motorboats.
• Serves as professional specialist in conducting computer modeling of environmental water quality parameters for shallow inshore areas. Responsible for collection of pollution source information and hydrographic and meteorology data for incorporation into water classification and management plans. Prepares technical reports including charts, graphs, statistical analyses and interpretation for supervisory review.
• Conducts shoreline surveys to evaluate actual and potential impact of point and nonpoint pollution sources for use in conjunction with hydrographical, meteorological and bacteriological data to develop management plans for existing shellfish areas and unclassified estuaries districtwide. Establishes water sampling stations based on these surveys. Evaluates, installs and maintains new and innovative water quality monitoring technologies and instrumentation.
• Maintains district office, technical field instruments, boat equipment and vehicles. Files administrative reports and requisitions supplies.
• Attends meetings and reviews documents regarding water quality and shellfish.
• Assists other districts statewide in performance of shoreline surveys, water quality monitoring and computer assisted statistical analyses. Participates in the editorial review of other district office comprehensive shellfish harvesting area surveys.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles and procedures.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific or technical data.
• Ability to prepare technical reports.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs.
• Ability to understand and follow legislative policy direction as established in Florida Statutes.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to use personal computers.
• Ability to work during times of emergency, including nights, holidays and weekends.
• Ability to travel.

The Benefits Of Working For The State Of Florida

• 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 ;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.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.

EEO & Diversity

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

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.