OPS Environmental Specialist III - 42901623

Other; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services seeks an OPS Environmental Specialist III to coordinate mosquito control efforts across a 14-county region in north-central Florida. The role involves training staff, performing surveillance and specimen identification, and advising on arthropod control methods.

Based at the Alachua Regional Service Center, the position also responds to public inquiries and aids in emergency responses to disease-carrying arthropods with technical guidance

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mosquito bionomics, surveillance, and control mechanisms.
• Ability to create and communicate presentations in person or online.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.

Responsibilities

• Train mosquito control personnel.
• Conduct mosquito surveillance and identification.
• Provide technical assistance on arthropod control and related programs.
• Respond to public inquiries regarding vector control and safety.
• Support emergency response efforts related to disease-carrying arthropods.

Skills

Mosquito bionomics

Surveillance & control mechanisms

Public speaking & presentations

Written communication

Driver license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This OPS Environmental Specialist III position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services supports mosquito control efforts across a 14-county region in north-central Florida. The role involves training mosquito control personnel, conducting mosquito surveillance and identification, providing technical assistance on arthropod control, responding to public inquiries, and supporting emergency response efforts related to disease-carrying arthropods. The position is based at the Alachua Regional Service Center.

Key qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 2 years of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health/physical or natural sciences; OR 1.5 years as an Environmental Specialist I or higher wi
• Valid Class E driver license required
• Knowledge of mosquito bionomics, surveillance, and control mechanisms
• Ability to create and communicate presentations in person or online
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing