Environmental Specialist Ii

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date: feb 19, 2026

requisition no:867913

agency: agriculture and consumer services

working title: environmental specialist ii -  1

• a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• six (6) months of experience as an environmental specialist i or higher with the state of florida.
• one (1) year of experience in environmental protection, regulation, 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 must provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an approved agency. A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “approved credential evaluation agencies, florida department of education.”

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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.

florida department values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

the incumbent will have regulatory responsibilities under chapter 60l-36, fac. Must obtain restricted-use pesticide license within six months of initial employment and maintain it thereafter. Must meet proper use of respirator and/or scba requirements and pass post-employment physical examinations for respirator and/or scba use.

headquarters is negotiable, territory includes columbia, hamilton, and suwannee counties. Must reside in negotiated headquarters or territory counties at time of employment and be willing to deploy from assigned headquarters for extended periods for incident response.

applicants must provide honest responses during all stages. Any use of ai tools in answering qualifying questions will be taken into consideration.

successful applicants must pass background screening including fingerprinting. Flextime available.

• schedule and conduct inspections and sample collections per chapters 388, 482, 487, 576, 578, and 580, f.s., and rules 5e-1 through 5e-14, f.a.c. In accordance with policies.
• conduct investigations in response to reports, complaints, violations, or suspicious matters to collect, summarize, and report evidence per regulatory requirements.
• prepare and submit written and electronic reports timely and per policy.
• issue corrective notices as necessary in accordance with department policy.
• maintain knowledge of relevant state and federal regulations; read and interpret pesticide labels, regulations, and legal descriptions.
• participate in coordinated enforcement activities with other department employees and agencies; statewide enforcement operations.
• serve as department representative in administrative hearings, court proceedings, or meetings as necessary.
• participate in bureau and division meetings and training courses as required.
• participate in special projects and incident response activities; perform other duties as requested.

• ability to communicate effectively.
• ability to work independently.
• ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• ability to use personal computers.
• ability to lift, maneuver, and carry sixty (60) pounds.

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