ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - SES - 42004515

Requisition No: 860657 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - SES - 42004515

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 42004515 

Salary:  $39,000.00 - $42,900.00 

Posting Closing Date: 09/25/2025 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I-SES

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***
 

CONTACT:      
        

Rusty Noah, Phone (239) 707-1989

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

An associate degree from an accredited college or university; or

Six (6) months of experience in apiculture, environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; agriculture; or engineering.

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) 

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

***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 Section 60L-36.003, Florida Career Service Rules and Regulations. 

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

GENERAL STATEMENT: This is a professional position assigned as the Grove Survey Supervisor in the Citrus Health Response Program Field Station.  The incumbent is responsible for planning, assigning, supervising, directing and recording the daily operations of OPS employees in a grove survey unit of a Pest Eradication & Control Citrus Health Response Program Field Station.

Evaluates and coordinates workload and quality to maintain equity and efficiency.  Institutes safety and quality controls to verify that all surveys are performed accurately and in accordance with approved procedures.  Ensures that an adequate number of personnel are available to achieve the required goals and objectives.  Compiles and reviews necessary reports on survey activities ensuring punctuality and accuracy.  Ensures that all safety regulations and other Department procedures are followed. Recruits and assists in the selection of OPS employees to fill vacancies in assigned areas.  Researches and recommends measures to improve productivity.

The incumbent spends majority of their time communicating with, motivating, providing, or coordinating training, and directing the work of subordinates. In addition, the incumbent must complete timely performance appraisals, develop accurate work plans, and timely approve attendance and leave for each subordinate. Incumbent has the authority to make recommendations for special pay increases, reclassifications, hiring, and disciplinary actions, when appropriate. Responsible and accountable for managing budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient and accountable manner. Responsible for ensuring that assigned program areas have operational procedures and processes which result in accountability and compliance with division and department policies and procedures.

Investigates and resolves issues and problems that arise in assigned work area (examples:  mapping, office space, vehicles).  Communicates program goals to the public as necessary.  Serves as liaison between Field Station Director and grove survey functions.  Travels outside assigned work area as needed when requested by program director.  Maintains organized and accurate records and files.

Assists subordinates with vehicle and office maintenance needs.  Conducts and oversees safety training for all vehicles and equipment.  Maintains all office and personal inventories.

Performs related work as directed by the supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and division policy, rules, and regulations used in plant inspection.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of report writing, maps, and portable GPS receivers.
• Knowledge of field symptoms of citrus canker, citrus greening, and other citrus diseases.
• Skill in working with Esri GIS database, applications, GIS mapping and managing GPS files.
• Skill in conflict resolution.
• Skill in safely loading and/or unloading a trailer, towing it on public roads and use of other equipment (i.e., forklifts, etc.)
• Skill in performing basic math and completion of forms.
• Ability to apply federal, state, and division rules and regulations to relevant situations.
• Ability to detect plant pests.
• Ability to interpret rules and regulations.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks simultaneously and determine work priorities.
• Ability to compile, organize, analyze data, and assign work to ensure completion.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and interact with the public in a professional manner.
• Ability to motivate, train, and direct staff.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, wet, and/or humid weather.
  
  

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.