Environmental Specialist Ii

Requisition No:868429

Agency:
Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title:

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II -

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $42,561.74

Posting Closing Date: 01/30/2026

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*** OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

Michelle Smith

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 of the following: one (1) year of experience in environmental protection, regulation, public health, or food safety; 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.”

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.

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.

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

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 district wide. 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…