ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 42005385

Requisition No: 885442

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 42005385

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42005385

Salary: $48,000.16

Posting Closing Date: 10/17/2026

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

***STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM OPPORTUNITY--
ONLY CURRENT STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM
EMPLOYEES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***

CONTACT:

Brianna Harvey, View phone number on aiapply.co

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; agriculture; or engineering; or

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; or

A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained.Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org)

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional travel required.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

Successful candidate must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

Flextime schedule.

JOB DUTIES:

General: The duties and responsibilities for this position are directly related to the agency mission of the number of official samples analyzed and analytical tests conducted under F.S. Chapter 487, 576 and 580. This position supports the Sample Analysis section within the Bureau of Agricultural Environmental Laboratories. The responsibilities include performing complex chemical analyses on fertilizer and other agricultural related environmental samples utilizing a variety of analytical instrumentation and techniques. This position evaluates analytical laboratory data and determines the percent nutrient present in fertilizer and the percent active ingredient in pesticide samples. This position performs nutrient and minerals analysis on a variety of environmental samples. This position prepares standard operating procedures for laboratory instrumental analysis and operation, and assists in adapting, developing, and validating analytical methods utilized for fertilizer and feed analysis.

Performs a variety of analyses of environmental investigative, pesticide formulation, feed, and fertilizer samples utilizing various instrumental techniques, Gas Chromatography (GC), Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICPMS), and Liquid Chromatography (LC). Performs analyses of fertilizer samples for the determination of the percent primary and micronutrients by ICP. Performs minerals analysis on agricultural related samples including feed utilizing Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICPMS). Performs pesticide analysis by GC and LC. Interprets and calculates test results obtained through analytical measurements and reduces raw data to final reportable results.

Follows prescribed quality assurance/quality control procedures delineated in the Laboratory's methodology and standard operating procedures (SOP). Reviews data packages for accuracy, completeness and validity prior to their submission and generates laboratory reports for sample analyses in support of bureau programs. Responsible for following and implementing standard department safety procedures and protocols. Updates the Consumables Inventory spreadsheet with supplies used.

Responsible for preventive maintenance of laboratory instrumentation. Evaluates and optimizes the performance of the analytical instruments. Takes corrective action to ensure data quality through routine and non-routine maintenance programs, and records maintenance activities as they pertain to routine and non-routine instrument maintenance. Maintains an inventory of replacement parts and supplies necessary to keep instrumentation in an operationally ready state. Also, in order to maintain technical proficiency, the employee will be required to periodically travel to seminars, workshops, and conferences.

Performs other duties related to laboratory operation as assigned by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of data collection and analysis
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to plan and organize work assignments

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!

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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.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on aiapply.co). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.