Environmental Specialist II - 42003169
State of FloridaRequisition No: 861578
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 42003169
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 42003169
Salary: $42,561.57
Posting Closing Date: 09/29/2025
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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
DIVISION OF AQUACULTURE
***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***
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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. 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:
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 required.
Must successfully complete an approved boating safety course and obtain a Boating Safety Education Identification Card issued by the FWC (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) within 90 days of employment and maintain throughout employment.
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 applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
JOB DUTIES:
Determines proper monitoring programs and performs in situ measurement of physical parameters and collection of water and tissue samples for laboratory bacteriological and chemical analysis; requires operation of state vehicles. Uses technical field equipment and outboard motorboats.
Serves as professional specialist in conducting computer modeling of environmental water quality parameters for shallow inshore areas. Responsible for collection of pollution source information and hydrographic and meteorology data for incorporation into water classification and management plans. Prepares technical reports including charts, graphs, statistical analyses and interpretation for supervisory review.
Conducts shoreline surveys to evaluate actual and potential impact of point and nonpoint pollution sources for use in conjunction with hydrographical, meteorological and bacteriological data to develop management plans for existing shellfish areas and unclassified estuaries districtwide. Establishes water sampling stations based on these surveys. Evaluates, installs and maintains new and innovative water quality monitoring technologies and instrumentation.
Maintains district office, technical field instruments, boat equipment and vehicles. Files administrative reports and requisitions supplies.
Attends meetings and reviews documents regarding water quality and shellfish.
Assists other districts statewide in performance of shoreline surveys, water quality monitoring and computer assisted statistical analyses. Participates in the editorial review of other district office comprehensive shellfish harvesting area surveys.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
- Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles and procedures.
- Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific or technical data.
- Ability to prepare technical reports.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs.
- Ability to understand and follow legislative policy direction as established in Florida Statutes.
- Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to use personal computers.
- Ability to work during times of emergency, including nights, holidays and weekends
- Ability to travel.
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 www.myfrs.com;)
- 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.