ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 42003831 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

State of Florida; Florida; Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking an Environmental Specialist II with strong inspection and investigative skills. The role involves scheduling inspections, collecting samples, and ensuring compliance with state environmental regulations within designated counties.

The position requires a combination of education and field experience, including the ability to prepare formal reports and coordinate with other agencies.

Qualifikationen

• Requires HS diploma or equivalent with 2 years of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health; or one of the physical/natural sciences; or engineering.
• HS diploma with 1.5 years as Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida.
• Bachelor's degree and six months of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical/natural sciences; or engineering.
• Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

Aufgaben

• Schedule and conduct inspections and collect samples to determine compliance with regulations and rules.
• Investigate reports, complaints, violations, or suspicions to determine compliance and prepare documentation.
• Prepare and submit written and electronic reports, and issue corrective notices as needed.

Kenntnisse

Effective communication

Independent work

Reading comprehension

Public interaction

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent, 2 years environmental protection experience

High school diploma or equivalent, 1.5 years Environmental Specialist I+ with State

Bachelor's degree plus 6 months environmental protection/health experience

Valid Class E driver license

Jobbeschreibung

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Requisition No:886328

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREAND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY-- ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED.

This position’s headquarters is negotiable within Broward, Collier, Lee, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach County.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; or engineering;
• 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 and six (6) months of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; or engineering.
• Requires possession of a valid Class E driver licence.

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

The incumbent of this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36, FAC.

Must possess a restricted-use pesticide license in the category of regulatory inspection and sampling and must maintain licensure thereafter.

Will be subject to the requirements of the proper use of appropriate respirator and/or self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and must pass post-employment physical examinations to determine medical fitness for respirator and/or SCBA use.

Must reside in required county(ies) throughout employment in this position.

Must be able to work outside of normal working hours, including occasional weekends and/or holidays as directed.

Must be willing and able to be deployed from assigned headquarters for extended periods of time for incident response activities.

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

Flextime.

JOB DUTIES

Schedule and conduct inspections and collect samples as directed. Perform these activities in order to determine compliance with Chapters 388, 482, 487, 576, 578 and 580, F.S., and rules 5E-1, 5E-2, 5E-3, 5E-4, 5E-9, 5E-13 and 5E-14, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C). Perform inspections and sample collections in accordance with established policies and procedures. Conduct majority of Mosquito Control inspections for region.

Conduct investigations in response to reports, complaints, violations or suspicious matters in order to collect, summarize and report evidence. Perform these activities in order to determine compliance with Chapters 388, 482, 487, 576, 578 and 580, F.S., and rules 5E-1, 5E-2, 5E-3, 5E-4, 5E-9, 5E-13 and 5E-14, F.A.C. Perform high profile or complex pest control investigations in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Prepare and submit written and electronic reports in a timely manner as required for activities conducted. Prepare and submit reports in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Issue corrective notices as necessary in accordance with department policy.

Maintain knowledge of relevant state and federal regulations. Read and interpret pesticide labels, regulations and legal descriptions. Regularly review current versions of Chapters 388, 482, 487, 576, 578 and 580, F.S., and rules 5E-1, 5E-2, 5E-3, 5E-4, 5E-9, 5E-13 and 5E-14, F.A.C.

Participate in coordinated enforcement activities involving other department employees and government agencies as directed. Participate in statewide enforcement operations as directed.

Serve as representative of the department in administrative hearings, court proceedings or meetings as necessary.

Serve as Operations Officer on the division’s incident response team and assist Fit Test Coordinator for the region. Participate in bureau and division meetings and training courses as required.

Serve as backup supervisor in the absence of the regional supervisor. Perform other related duties as requested.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to use personal computers.
• Ability to lift, maneuver and carry sixty (60) pounds.
• Ability to perform complex pesticide investigations.
• Ability to obtain advanced training in Structural Pest Control regulation.

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

Location: BELLE GLADE, FL, US, 33430 MIAMI, FL, US, 33138 NAPLES, FL, US, 34120 HIALEAH, FL, US, 33016 MIAMI, FL, US, 33132 NAPLES, FL, US, 34109 MIAMI, FL, US, 33136 CORAL SPRINGS, FL, US, 33065 NAPLES, FL, US, 34114 MIAMI, FL, US, 33055 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33301 MIAMI, FL, US, 33181 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33309 LAKE WORTH, FL, US, 33463 KEY BISCAYNE, FL, US, 33149 MIAMI, FL, US, 33128 HOLLYWOOD, FL, US, 33901 DAVIE, FL, US, 33317 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33916 PEMBROKE PINES, FL, US, 33024 DORAL, FL, US, 33166 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33908 TAMARAC, FL, US, 33321 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33966 NAPLES, FL, US, 31112 SUNRISE, FL, US, 33351 TEQUESTA, FL, US, 33469 POMPANO BEACH, FL, US, 33064 PAHOKEE, FL, US, 33476 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33311 FT MYERS, FL, US, 33905 MIAMI, FL, US, 33145 LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, US, 33311 HIALEAH GARDENS, FL, US, 33018 NAPLES, FL, US, 33327 MARATHON, FL, US, 33050 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33316 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33994 LAKE WORTH, FL, US, 33462 MIAMI, FL, US, 33157 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