ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 42000208

Requisition No: 878037 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 42000208

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42000208 

Salary:  $53,000.22 - $58,300.32 

Posting Closing Date: 06/29/2026 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***
 

CONTACT:

Brianna Harvey, 850-617-7905

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; or engineering; or

A high school diploma or its equivalent and one and a half (1.5) years of experience as an Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida; or

A bachelor's degree (4 years) 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.

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.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

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

JOB DUTIES:

Receive complaints regarding, and reports of, alleged violations of Chapters 388, 482, 487, 576, 578, and 580, F.S., and associated rules. Prepare work requests and forward to the field staff to initiate investigations.  Research related information and case files and provide background information as necessary to support the work request. Prepare re-inspection requests and forward to the field staff.  Perform these activities in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Provide technical assistance and support to the field staff concerning pesticide laws and regulations.  Research state and federal databases and files to support information requests.  Assist in administration of the field aspects of the pesticide compliance program.  Exercise professional judgment in evaluating complex issues related to pesticide enforcement responsibilities, interpreting laws and regulations for enforcement purposes, and proposing revisions in state and federal pesticide laws and regulations.  Prepare proposed enforcement policy, recommendations for procedural changes, program implementation strategies, priority setting schemes, statute and rule changes.  Provide guidance and information to the regulated community concerning compliance with state and federal pesticide laws and regulations.

Update, transmit, retrieve and change information to records in assigned databases. Maintain knowledge of state and federal regulations.  Read and interpret pesticide labels, regulations and legal descriptions.  Regularly review current versions of Chapters 482 and 487, F.S., and rules 5E-2, 5E-9 and 5E-14, F.A.C. Manage databases for storage and retrieval of information relative to referrals, reinspections, and other activities of the field staff.  Collaborate with supervisory staff to establish systematic inspection schedules based on program objectives, priorities, and resources.  Produce periodic printouts of establishments to be inspected, pending referrals, etc., for the field staff.  

Assist with monitoring, responding to, and referring requests to division staff and other divisions from AES Cares. Perform these activities in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Perform other related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to use personal computers.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  
  

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:

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.