ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 42000143 1

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 42000143 1

Pay Plan: Career Service

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

***This positions headquarters is negotiable within DeSoto and Sarasota County.

A high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health; A high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) months of experience as an Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida; A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is formal education fields, etc. and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The incumbent of this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities physical examinations to determine medical fitness for respirator and/or SCBA Frequent travel required.

weekends and/or holidays as directed.

Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer Successful candidate must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, Schedule and conduct inspections and collect samples as directed. Perform inspections and sample collections in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Conduct investigations in response to reports, complaints, violations or Perform investigations in accordance with established policies and established policies and procedures.

Issue corrective notices as necessary in accordance with department policy.

interpret pesticide labels, regulations and legal descriptions. enforcement operations as directed.

Serve as representative of the department in administrative hearings, court Participate in bureau and division meetings and training courses as required.

Ability to use personal computers. * Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year; * State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more Flexible Spending Accounts; * with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center ). VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference