Environmental Specialist II - 42003169 1 1

Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics; Cedar Key (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Aquaculture, seeks an Environmental Specialist II to monitor water quality, collect samples, and conduct shoreline surveys. You will support shellfish management and water classification efforts through documentation and technical reporting.

The role requires field work, boating, and driving responsibilities, with the potential to operate boats and field equipment across coastal environments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of experience in environmental protection, regulation, public health, food safety, physical/natural sciences, agriculture, or engineering.
• OR six months of experience as an Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida.
• OR bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Class E Driver License required.
• Must obtain Boating Safety Education Identification Card within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor water quality and collect environmental samples.
• Operate boats and field equipment for site assessments.
• Conduct shoreline surveys and document findings in technical reports.
• Prepare technical reports to support shellfish management and water classification programs.

Skills

Environmental sampling

Water quality monitoring

Field deployment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Boat operation

Field equipment

Job description

Environmental Specialist II with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Aquaculture. The role involves monitoring water quality, collecting environmental samples, operating boats and field equipment, conducting shoreline surveys, and preparing technical reports to support shellfish management and water classification programs.

Key qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of experience in environmental protection, regulation, public health, food safety, physical/natural sciences, agriculture, or engineering
• OR six months of experience as an Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida
• OR bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Class E Driver License required
• Must obtain Boating Safety Education Identification Card within 90 days of employment