Plant Health Field Inspector – Environmental Specialist II

Other; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry, seeks an Environmental Specialist II to conduct site inspections and regulatory work protecting native and cultivated plants from pests, pathogens, and invasive species.

The role covers field diagnostics, pest detection surveys, nursery inspections, and issuing phytosanitary certificates for plant exports; this is a short-term appointment through September 30, 2029.

Qualifications

• Requires either a high school diploma with experience in environmental protection or related fields.
• Alternatively a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must obtain fruit fly certification within six months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections and regulatory work to protect plants.
• Perform field diagnostics and pest detection surveys.
• Carry out nursery inspections and issue phytosanitary certificates for plant exports.
• Maintain compliance with Florida state government procedures.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Field diagnostics

Pest detection

Nursery inspections

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Driver license (Class E)

Fruit fly certification

Job description

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry, seeks an Environmental Specialist II to conduct site inspections and regulatory work protecting native and cultivated plants from pests, pathogens, and invasive species.

The role covers field diagnostics, pest detection surveys, nursery inspections, and issuing phytosanitary certificates for plant exports; this is a short-term appointment through September 30, 2029.