Environmental Specialist Ii

1 week ago


Gainesville, United States The State of Florida Full time

Requisition No: 829888

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 42001314

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42001314

**Salary**: $40,350.96 - $44,386.16

Posting Closing Date: 05/30/2024

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**ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II**

**FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES**

**DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY**

**_OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY**_**

**CONTACT**:
Kelly Douglas; phone# 352-395-4715 or 352-258-2831

**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**:

- **Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.**:
**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**:
Authorized Certification Official for Phytosanitary Certificates.

Occasional travel, including overnight and sometimes up to two weeks at a time on an emergency program, is required.

**NOTES**:
**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.

Conducts field diagnostic tasks using approved sampling methods and equipment to collect laboratory samples. Detects, examines, collects, prepares, and submits insects and other arthropods, plant disease and soil samples indexed to the appropriate technical bureau for confirmation. Initiates appropriate regulatory action upon field diagnosis. Obtains additional information using various investigative techniques, including reference materials, chemical treatments, source materials and interviews with authoritative sources to assist in proper diagnosis. Monitors native and horticultural material within the state for the detection of exotic plant pests, and the population and distribution of domestic or introduced plant pests. Ensures that all nurseries, stock dealers and plant brokers located within an assigned area are properly registered with the department and that plant material offered for sale meets the requirements of the Florida Viability Law. Maintains annual nursery inventory by plant categories. Initiates and implements regulatory action to curtail the spread of various injurious pests. Enforces adherence to Chapter 581, Florida Statutes, and appropriate rules.

Conducts plant pest detection surveys in agricultural and residential environs. Places and services fruit fly detection devices in accordance with the Florida Fruit Fly Detection Manual.

Maintains knowledge of how to access and interpret plant export regulations of states and countries. Maintains Federal Authorized Certification Official for the issuance Federal Phytosanitary Certificates. Issues state or federal documents appropriate to the destination requirements of countries, ensuring adherence to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species and the Federal Endangered Species Act. Verifies import permits to determine the requirements of the importing country and witnesses required treatments.

Inspects plant material (cut flowers, nursery stock and organic produce) and other high-risk commodities from other states and foreign countries for the purpose of excluding plant pests. Inspects and monitors plants grown under federal post-entry quarantine regulations.

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