ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 42003308

The Environmental Specialist II will assist in implementing Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Best Management Practices (BMP) program established by the Florida Watershed Restoration Act by working with agricultural producers to enroll, implement and verify compliance with BMPs. Conduct BMP enrollments with agricultural producers using commodity specific manuals, checklists and other tools according to the Enrollment Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). This includes performing on-site field evaluations of agricultural operations to identify and implement applicable BMPs and conservation practices. Effectively communicate the producer's obligation under the BMP program as defined by FS 403.067, FAC 5M-1 and any other site-specific statutes and rules. Duties include identifying applicable projects and practices for cost share and implementation. Assist with conducting Implementation Verification (IV) site visits every 2 years for enrolled producers according to the IV SOP, as assigned by supervisor. An IV includes performing on-site field evaluations of agricultural operations to confirm compliance with their site specific BMPs as established during the enrollment and updating enrollment to reflect changes in the operation. This process requires analysis of fertilizer records for compliance with University of Florida-IFAS (UF-IFAS) nutrient application rates and the evaluation and collection of producer's nutrient data. The IV evaluation involves a determination of compliance with the BMP program and may involve the implementation of corrective measures by the producer. Assist producers with submitting cost share applications for qualifying projects that provide improve water quality and/or water conservation. Manage producer cost share agreements in accordance with the applicable cost share contracts and the Cost-Share SOP. Verify implementation of cost share projects and submit requests for reimbursement. Assist in delivery of information to and input from the Soil and Water Conservation Districts, resource conservation and development districts, UF-IFAS technical assistance needs, regulatory benefits, research and demonstration, and other aspects of basin-specific plans. These include assisting Supervisor by helping plan, and then participate in meetings, workshops, field days, and distribution of printed and electronic materials. Perform other work as assigned.

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 .) Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition waivers And more! For a complete list of benefits, visit 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."

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