Location: Panama City Beach,FL, USA
Requisition No: 842547
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 42005343 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 42005343
Salary: $53,000.22
Posting Closing Date: 12/14/2024
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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
DIVISION OF AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
* INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY--
ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED.*
This position's headquarters is negotiable within Bay, Calhoun, Columbia, Dixie,
Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Gulf, Hamilton, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson,
Lafayette, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Suwannee, Taylor,
Wakulla, Walton, and Washington County,
CONTACT:
Michael Walters, (850) ###-####
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college and six (6) months of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; or engineering; or
One and a half (1.5) years of experience as an Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida; or
Two (2) years of experience as described above.
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:
The incumbent of this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36, FAC.
Must obtain restricted-use pesticide license within six months of initial employment and must maintain licensure thereafter. Will be subject to the requirements of the proper use of appropriate respirator and/or self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and must pass post-employment physical examinations to determine medical fitness for respirator and/or SCBA use.
Frequent travel required.
This position is a homebase headquarters position. The selected candidate must reside in one of the following counties listed below by the first day of employment, and throughout employment in this position. Bay, Calhoun, Columbia, Dixie, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gilchrist, Gulf, Hamilton, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Suwannee, Taylor, Wakulla, Walton, and Washington County,
NOTES:
Successful applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
Flextime.
JOB DUTIES:
Schedule and conduct inspections and collect samples as directed. Perform these activities in order to determine compliance with Chapters 388, 482, 487, 576, 578 and 580, F.S., and rules 5E-1, 5E-2, 5E-3, 5E-4, 5E-9, 5E-13 and 5E-14, F.A.C. Perform inspections and sample collections in accordance with established policies and procedures. Conduct all Feed inspections in accordance with the Animal Feed Regulatory Program Standards (AFRPS).
Conduct investigations in response to reports, complaints, violations or suspicious matters in order to collect, summarize and report evidence. Perform these activities in order to determine compliance with Chapters 388, 482, 487, 576, 578 and 580, F.S., and rules 5E-1, 5E-2, 5E-3, 5E-4, 5E-9, 5E-13 and 5E-14, F.A.C. Perform investigations in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Prepare and submit written and electronic reports in a timely manner as required for activities conducted. Prepare and submit reports in accordance with established policies and procedures.
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. Regularly review current versions of Chapters 388, 482, 487, 576, 578 and 580, F.S., and rules 5E-1, 5E-2, 5E-3, 5E-4, 5E-9, 5E-13 and 5E-14, F.A.C.
Participate in coordinated enforcement activities involving other department employees and government agencies as directed. Participate in statewide enforcement operations as directed.
Serve as representative of the department in administrative hearings, court proceedings or meetings as necessary.
Serve as Safety Officer and Fit Test Coordinator for the region. Participate in bureau and division meetings and training courses as required.
Serve as backup supervisor in the absence of the regional supervisor. Perform other duties as requested.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
* 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.
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-###-####). 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:
PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, US, 32407 SPRING HILL, FL, US, 34606 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32526 CHIPLEY, FL, US, 32428 WHITE SPRINGS, FL, US, 32096 CENTURY, FL, US, 32535 BELLEVIEW, FL, US, 34420 FANNING SPRINGS, FL, US, 32693 LIVE OAK, FL, US, 32060 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 GRACEVILLE, FL, US, 32440 SOPCHOPPY, FL, US, 32358 EGLIN AFB, FL, US, 32542 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 CAMBELTON, FL, US, 32426 JENNINGS, FL, US, 32053 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32504 OLD TOWN, FL, US, 32680 LAUREL HILL, FL, US, 32567 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32514 ALTHA, FL, US, 32421 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32502 PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, US, 32408 QUINCY, FL, US, 32353 FORT WALTON BEACH, FL, US, 32547 MILTON, FL, US, 32583 SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL, US, 32459 CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32539 CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32536 EASTPOINT, FL, US, 32328 GRETNA, FL, US, 32332 PONCE DE LEON, FL, US, 32455 PACE, FL, US, 32574 BONIFAY, FL, US, 32425 BRONSON, FL, US, 32621 JAY, FL, US, 32565 CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32626 PERRY, FL, US, 32348 BRISTOL, FL, US, 32321 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL, US, 32433 CARRABELLE, FL, US, 32322 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 PACE, FL, US, 32571 NAVARRE, FL, US, 32566 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 MADISON, FL, US, 32340 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32025 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32508 FT WALTON BCH, FL, US, 32548 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32404 PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, US, 32413 AUCILLA, FL, US, 32344 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32402 WELLBORN, FL, US, 32094 LIVE OAK, FL, US, 32064 MALONE, FL, US, 32445 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32405 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32534 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32401 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32506 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32505 MAYO, FL, US, 32066 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32024 VERNON, FL, US, 32462 WELLBORN, FL, US, 32055 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32507 QUINCY, FL, US, 32351 MARIANNA, FL, US, 32447 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL, US, 32435 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 BELL, FL, US, 32619 GULF BREEZE, FL, US, 32563 FORT WHITE, FL, US, 32038 SHALIMAR, FL, US, 32579 MONTICELLO, FL, US, 32344 HAVANA, FL, US, 32333 COTTONDALE, FL, US, 32431 WILLISTON, FL, US, 32696 APALACHICOLA, FL, US, 32320 CRAWFORDVILLE, FL, US, 32327 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32503 GULF BREEZE, FL, US, 32561 CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32644 MARIANNA, FL, US, 32446 SNEADS, FL, US, 32460 CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32583 FL, US, 32591 WEWAHITCHKA, FL, US, 32465 MIDWAY, FL, US, 32343 NICEVILLE, FL, US, 32588 PORT ST JOE, FL, US, 32456 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 CEDAR KEY, FL, US, 32625 HOSFORD, FL, US, 32334 JASPER, FL, US, 32052 FORT WALTON BEACH, FL, US, 32110 EBRO, FL, US, 32437 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32512 CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32326 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32055 PERRY, FL, US, 32347 CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL, US, 32351 MILTON, FL, US, 32570 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 CLARKSVILLE, FL, US, 32430 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 CROSS CITY, FL, US, 32628 SOUTHPORT, FL, US, 32409 YOUNGSTOWN, FL, US, 32466 MARIANNA, FL, US, 32448 LEE, FL, US, 32059 DESTIN, FL, US, 32541 HOLT, FL, US, 32564 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32501 ALLIGATOR POINT, FL, US, 32346 MILTON, FL, US, 32572 CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL, US, 32324 NICEVILLE, FL, US, 32578 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 GRAND RIDGE, FL, US, 32442 BRANFORD, FL, US, 32008 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32056 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 YANKEETOWN, FL, US, 34498 SAINT MARKS, FL, US, 32355