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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 42000164 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Date: Oct 3, 2025

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Requisition No: 862124

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 42000164 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42000164

Salary: $53,000.22 - $61,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 10/09/2025

Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/)

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.***

The headquarters for this position is negotiable within Charlotte, Glades, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie Counties.

CONTACT:

Paul Rockhill, (850) 528-5397

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited collegeandsix (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) (https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/foreign-trained-grads/approved-credential-evaluation-agencie.stml)

*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 possess a restricted-use pesticide license in the category of regulatory inspection and sampling 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.

This position is a homebase headquarters position. The headquarters is negotiable within the following counties only: Charlotte, Glades, Highlands, Hendry, Lee, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie.

The selected candidate must reside in one of the listed counties by the first day of employment, and throughout employment in this position.

Must be able to work outside of normal working hours, including occasional weekends and/or holidays as directed.

Must be willing and able to be deployed from assigned headquarters for extended periods of time for incident response activities.

Frequent travel required.

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

Flextime schedule.

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. Participate in special projects and incident response activities. 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 (1-866-663-4735). 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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

AVON PARK, FL, US, 33382 PALM CITY, FL, US, 34990 FELDA, FL, US, 33930 PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, US, 33952 SEBRING, FL, US, 33875 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33445 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33418 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33966 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34947 CAPE CORAL, FL, US, 33904 BOCA RATON, FL, US, 33487 TEQUESTA, FL, US, 33469 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33907 BOCA RATON, FL, US, 33431 FT MYERS, FL, US, 33905 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33407 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33401 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33486 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33446 SEBRING, FL, US, 33872 MOORE HAVEN, FL, US, 33471 ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33411 PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, US, 33948 CLEWISTON, FL, US, 34440 BOYNTON BEACH, FL, US, 33426 PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, US, 33418 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33412 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34949 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33411 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33902 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34982 LEHIGH ACRES, FL, US, 33973 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33417 SEBRING, FL, US, 33870 PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, US, 34945 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33405 LAKE WORTH, FL, US, 33406 STUART, FL, US, 34984 LAKE WORTH, FL, US, 33463 HOBE SOUND, FL, US, 33455 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34981 LEHIGH ACRES, FL, US, 33971 STUART, FL, US, 34996 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33410 SOUTH BAY, FL, US, 33493 CAPE CORAL, FL, US, 33909 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33409 PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33955 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33415 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33916 PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, US, 33980 LAKE WORTH, FL, US, 33462 PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, US, 34986 STUART, FL, US, 34994 PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, US, 33412 BOCA RATON, FL, US, 33434 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34973 PAHOKEE, FL, US, 33476 PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33982 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 32982 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33483 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33908 JUPITER, FL, US, 33478 STUART, FL, US, 34997 GREENACRES, FL, US, 33467 ESTERO, FL, US, 33928 BELLE GLADE, FL, US, 33430 INDIANTOWN, FL, US, 34956 PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, US, 33954 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33913 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33460 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33426 CANAL POINT, FL, US, 33438 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33994 CLEWISTON, FL, US, 33440 LAKE WORTH, FL, US, 33461 LAKE WORTH, FL, US, 33467 AVON PARK, FL, US, 33825 WELLINGTON, FL, US, 33414 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34950 BONITA SPRINGS, FL, US, 34135 PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33950 PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, US, 33953 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34945 JENSEN BEACH, FL, US, 34957 LANTANA, FL, US, 33465 OCEAN RIDGE, FL, US, 33435 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33919 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34951 LANTANA, FL, US, 33462 CAPE CORAL, FL, US, 33990 VENUS, FL, US, 33960 PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, US, 34983 RIVIERA BEACH, FL, US, 33404 NORTH FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33903 FT MYERS, FL, US, 33901 LABELLE, FL, US, 33935 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33413 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34946 LORIDA, FL, US, 33857 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33406 LAKE PLACID, FL, US, 33852 FT MYERS, FL, US, 33913 AVON PARK, FL, US, 33826 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33444 MURDOCK, FL, US, 33938 JUPITER, FL, US, 33477 BONITA SPRINGS, FL, US, 34134 SEBRING, FL, US, 33876 PALMDALE, FL, US, 33944 GULF STREAM, FL, US, 33483 PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33951 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33912 FT MYERS BEACH, FL, US, 33931 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34972 LAKE WORTH, FL, US, 33460 GREENACRES, FL, US, 33463 LAKE WORTH, FL, US, 33450 BOYNTON BEACH, FL, US, 33437 JUPITER, FL, US, 33458