Environmental Specialist III: Field & Water Quality Expert

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

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.