ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 42001093

Florida; Avon Park (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services in Avon Park, FL seeks an Environmental Specialist III to coordinate field activities for the Basin Management Action Plan and TMDL programs, working with FDEP, WMDs, SWCDs, and private landowners.

Travel to assigned sites, perform on-site irrigation system evaluations on commercial groves, farms, and nurseries, document data, generate grower reports, and train MIL technicians as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of agriculture or environmental science experience with a high school diploma.
• 1.5 years of experience as Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida.
• Bachelor's degree in agriculture or environmental science with six months of experience in agriculture or environmental science.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination and implementation of the Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) programs.
• Travel to assigned sites within established BMAPs and perform on-site irrigation system evaluations on commercial groves, farms, and nurseries.
• Document field data using approved FDACS templates and upload data into MIL database; generate grower reports.
• Communicate with management to prioritize duties and train MIL technicians as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma with 2 years experience in agriculture or environmental science

High school diploma with 1.5 years experience as Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida

Bachelor's degree in agriculture or environmental science with six months experience

Job description

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Requisition No:885149

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 42001093

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF FRUIT & VEGETABLES
BUREAU OF FIELD SERVICES

CONTACT:

Aaron Grimes
850-661-1674

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of experience in agriculture or environmental science;
• A high school diploma or its equivalent and one and a half (1.5) years of experience as an Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida;
• A bachelor's degree (4 years) or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in agriculture or environmental science and six (6) months of experience in agriculture or environmental science.

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)

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is always expected to be aware of and abide by the FDACS Standards of Conduct, as well as all FDACS and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position. Frequent travel required.

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:

This is a professional team-oriented intermediate level position under the supervision of the Environmental Supervisor IV that assists with the coordination and implementation of the agricultural component of the Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) programs established by the Florida Watershed Restoration Act, delivering Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Best Management Practices (BMP) Program, working in close cooperation with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), water management districts (WMDs), soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs), and private landowners.

Travel to assigned sites within established BMAPs and perform detailed on-site irrigation system evaluations on commercial groves, farms, and nurseries. Work in cooperation with FDACS - BMP field staff and assist by performing pre and post evaluations for cost share projects. Duties may require regular and recurring physical exertion related to conservation work including walking on rough terrain or slick areas, jumping furrows, climbing steep banks and / or crouching and work in inclement weather.

Accurately document the field data collection results on approved FDACS templates. Upload field data into the MIL database and / or other designated platforms. Generate grower reports reflecting audit results.

Communicate with management on a regular basis to prioritize duties. Attend all meetings, complete all assigned training and administrative duties as directed. Direct and train new MIL technicians as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Basic knowledge with all required computer hardware and software.
• Ability to lift, maneuver and carry up to 50 pounds, when needed, as part of the duties of the position.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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 ;)

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.”

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.

Location:

AVON PARK, FL, US, 33382 LAKE PLACID, FL, US, 33852 VENUS, FL, US, 33960 SEBRING, FL, US, 33876 SEBRING, FL, US, 33875 SEBRING, FL, US, 33870 AVON PARK, FL, US, 33825 SEBRING, FL, US, 33872 AVON PARK, FL, US, 33826 LORIDA, FL, US, 33857

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.