Environmental Specialist II – Water Quality & Shellfish

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

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.