Environmental Specialist III - 42001093

Other; Avon Park (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking an Environmental Specialist III to coordinate and implement agricultural components of the Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) programs, delivering Best Management Practices (BMP) to commercial growers and farms.

The role includes on-site irrigation system evaluations, data collection, database management, and coordination with multiple state and local agencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 2 years experience in agriculture or environmental science.
• OR 1.5 years experience as Environmental Specialist I or higher with State of Florida.
• OR bachelor's degree in agriculture or environmental science with 6 months experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and implements BMPs for commercial growers and farms.
• Performs on-site irrigation system evaluations and data collection.
• Manages database and coordinates with multiple state/local agencies.

Skills

Experience in agriculture/environment

Driver license

Physical ability

Frequent travel

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree in agriculture or environmental science

Job description

Environmental Specialist III with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Fruit Vegetables Bureau of Field Services. This professional intermediate-level position coordinates and implements agricultural components of the Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) programs, delivering Best Management Practices (BMP) to commercial growers and farms. The role involves on-site irrigation system evaluations, data collection, database management, and coordination with multiple state and local agencies.

Key qualifications

• High school diploma and 2 years experience in agriculture or environmental science
• OR 1.5 years experience as Environmental Specialist I or higher with State of Florida
• OR bachelor's degree in agriculture or environmental science with 6 months experience
• Valid Class E driver license required
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on rough terrain in inclement weather
• Frequent travel required