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Environmental Specialist II - 42000994
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website. Requisition No: 857070 Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services Working Title: Environmental Specialist II - 42000994 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 42000994 Salary: $41,561.57 - $45,717.62 Posting Closing Date: 07/29/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Environmental Specialist II Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Plant Industry Open Competitive Opportunity Contact: Renan Espino Martinez: (786) 264-0165 Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or Six (6) months of experience as an Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida or One (1) year of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; agriculture; or engineering. Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license. 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. ***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: This position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of s. 112.313, Florida Statutes, and Section 60L-36.003, Florida Administrative Code. Occasional travel, including overnight and sometimes up to two weeks on an emergency program, is required. Authorized Certification Official for Phytosanitary Certificates. Notes: To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration. Successful candidate must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment. Job Duties: General Statement: This is a professional position responsible for the protection, certification, and regulation of native and cultivated flora within the state of Florida. This position conducts independent site inspections for the purpose of minimizing or eliminating environmental and agricultural harm associated with the introduction of invading plant species, plant pests and pathogens, and from the improper harvesting and trade of native endangered plants. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of techniques used in inspecting plants or other agricultural products. Knowledge of the regulatory treatment of plants. Knowledge of pesticide labeling restrictions. Ability to detect plant pests. Ability to compile, organize and analyze data and make recommendations. Ability to interpret rules and regulations. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures. Ability to handle and transport 25-pound objects. Ability to conduct inspections in natural and cultivated areas with uneven ground. Ability to operate a computer to access and retrieve electronic information. The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: 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; Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com. 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: The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 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 (1-866-663-4735). 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. Location: Miami Lakes, FL, US, 33016 Nearest Major Market: Miami
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website. Requisition No: 857070 Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services Working Title: Environmental Specialist II - 42000994 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 42000994 Salary: $41,561.57 - $45,717.62 Posting Closing Date: 07/29/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Environmental Specialist II Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Plant Industry Open Competitive Opportunity Contact: Renan Espino Martinez: (786) 264-0165 Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or Six (6) months of experience as an Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida or One (1) year of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; agriculture; or engineering. Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license. 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. ***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: This position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of s. 112.313, Florida Statutes, and Section 60L-36.003, Florida Administrative Code. Occasional travel, including overnight and sometimes up to two weeks on an emergency program, is required. Authorized Certification Official for Phytosanitary Certificates. Notes: To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration. Successful candidate must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment. Job Duties: General Statement: This is a professional position responsible for the protection, certification, and regulation of native and cultivated flora within the state of Florida. This position conducts independent site inspections for the purpose of minimizing or eliminating environmental and agricultural harm associated with the introduction of invading plant species, plant pests and pathogens, and from the improper harvesting and trade of native endangered plants. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of techniques used in inspecting plants or other agricultural products. Knowledge of the regulatory treatment of plants. Knowledge of pesticide labeling restrictions. Ability to detect plant pests. Ability to compile, organize and analyze data and make recommendations. Ability to interpret rules and regulations. Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures. Ability to handle and transport 25-pound objects. Ability to conduct inspections in natural and cultivated areas with uneven ground. Ability to operate a computer to access and retrieve electronic information. The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: 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; Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com. 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: The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 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 (1-866-663-4735). 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. Location: Miami Lakes, FL, US, 33016 Nearest Major Market: Miami