ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 42000871 (IFOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Requisition No: 858475 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 42000871 (IFOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42000871 

Salary:  $55,687.84 - $66,825.46 

Posting Closing Date: 08/11/2025 

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF FOOD SAFETY
BUREAU OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT

 ***INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY --
ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED***

This positions headquarters is negotiable within Polk County

CONTACT:

Quentin Cooper, (850) 617-7804 or Quentin.Cooper@FDACS.gov

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; or engineering; or

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience as described above; or

Three (3) years of experience as an Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida; or

Three and a half (3.5) 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:

This position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 112.313, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 60L-36.003, Florida Administrative Code. 

Employees appointed to positions involved in collecting samples for the dairy regulatory program must pass an evaluation conducted by a Milk Sampling Surveillance Officer to become a Certified Sampler within 90 days of employment and maintain valid certification.

Must obtain USFDA certification as a State Laboratory Evaluation Officer within two years of appointment and maintain certification thereafter.

Must obtain USFDA certification as a Milk Sampling Surveillance Officer within 180 days of appointment and maintain certification thereafter. 

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

JOB DUTIES:

The incumbent serves as a (dairy) quality assurance advisor to management and is also responsible for coordinating, preparing, and providing required training material needed for the dairy industry and the Bureau of Dairy Industry personnel. Ensure the Bureau of Dairy Industry inspector’s training is completed and documented per applicable statute, rule, and established protocols.  This position also serves as a quality assurance advisor for the division and prepares and presents oral and written presentations to dairy industry and division personnel.

Plans, directs and participates in field audits of Bureau of Dairy Industry inspectors to ensure compliance with the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) and applicable statute and rule. Prepares inspection and inspection report audit policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) and applicable statute and rules. Develops and maintains statewide quality assurance, quality control, and document control program for the Bureau of Dairy Industry. Serves as technical advisor for dairy industry program regulations, interpretations, policies and procedures. Provides technical assistance and education to industry. Develops educational materials for industry. Prepares and delivers training to field staff as required.

Responsible for developing and implementing milk sampling training and approving division personnel to sample milk as a certified Milk Sampling Surveillance Officer who has been certified by United States Public Health Service (USPHS)/Food Drug Administration (FDA). Responsible for developing and implementing Grade A Appendix N inhibitor training, approval and/or certification in accordance with FDA 2400 forms and the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) for industry laboratories and personnel as a certified Laboratory Evaluation Officer who has been certified by FDA Laboratory Proficiency Evaluation Team (LPET). Maintain training records and provide proof of certification or approval to management and industry.

This position will provide support to the Bureau of Dairy Industry by administering the requirements of the dairy regulatory program according to the requirements of the Grade A Pasteurized Milk Ordinance, Florida Dairy and Frozen Dessert Laws and Guidelines of the Bureau of Dairy Industry as needed. This position will be responsible for the completion of inspection and sampling frequency requirements on a quarterly basis if requested by the Bureau of Dairy Industry.  This position will also Inspect each dairy farm, milk and milk products plant, transfer depot, single service container plant, frozen dessert plant, manufacturing plant, wash station, bulk milk tanker and bulk milk hauler as requested by the Bureau of Dairy Industry. Inspection frequency and procedures are those in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 502, Florida Statutes, and 5K-10. Florida Administrative Code, and Bureau of Dairy Industry Guidelines.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:      

• Knowledge of federal, state statutes, rules and regulations
• Ability to understand and apply applicable federal, state statutes, rules and regulations
• Ability to prepare, organize, review and submit reports and projects in a timely manner.
• Ability to operate a computer to access input and retrieve electronic information.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.  
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others. 
• Ability to compile, organize and analyze data and make recommendations. 
• Theory and applied knowledge in biological, chemical, physical and environmental factors affecting food safety and related control measures.
• Ability to evaluate dairy establishment structures, environment, equipment, methods and controls for compliance with regulatory and sanitation requirements.
• Skill in completing and maintaining accurate records.
• Maintains a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of department information management systems.     

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 clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.