ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 42004444

Requisition No: 834420 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 42004444

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42004444 

Salary:  $41,561.57 - $45,717.62 

Posting Closing Date: 10/02/2024 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II
 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
 

DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY
 

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***
 

CONTACT:              
 

Randall Dean; ph# (863) 298-3039 or email Randall.Dean@FDACS.gov.
 

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:
 

• 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:
 

Authorized Certification Official for Phytosanitary Certificates. 
 

This position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of s. 112.313, Florida Statutes, and 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:
 

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

JOB DUTIES:
 

GENERAL STATEMENT: This a professional field inspection position responsible for the inspection and certification of registered nurseries subject to regulation under the Citrus Health Response program.
 

Inspection Activities:  Conducts citrus plant pest, disease, nematode and nursery structure inspections within an assigned area of registered propagating nursery locations in the state of Florida.  Responsible for the detection, collection, and submission of samples to the appropriate bureau for identification.  Responsible for the inspection of structures used to house citrus plants.  Identifies all holes, gaps, rips, tears, and breeches of said structures and records on daily inspection form.  Ensures that all inspections meet the requirements of Florida Rule 5B-62.
 

Citrus Nursery Registration:  Ensures that citrus nurseries located within an assigned area are properly registered with the department, and that plant material offered for sale meets the requirements of the Florida Rule 5B- 62.  Conducts yearly citrus inventory to calculate annual registration fee.
 

Regulatory Activities:  Initiates all appropriate regulatory action based upon field diagnosis.  Issues all stop sale, hold orders, destruction agreements and official releases for all quarantined citrus plant products.  Ensures that all daily inspection reports are completed properly after inspection is completed.  Responsible for ensuring that all said paperwork is mailed, scanned, delivered to all parties involved and file is maintained by assigned inspector.  Advises nursery owners and growers of rules and policies affecting their participation in the Budwood Registration Program.
 

Source Trees:  Witnesses scion tree movements of registered nursery trees to scion block plantings, properly identifying the trees from nursery records and making permanent records of the movement.  Makes proper tree and location maps of said plantings.  Collects pathogen testing samples from program source trees and other trees as needed.  Coordinates or assists in the preparation of collection sheets, sample bags and labels prior to visiting nurseries.  Reviews records of registered nursery propagations submitted to the bureau by nursery owners verifying identity and correctness in the nursery to protect program identity.
 

Public Relations:  Attends meetings, workshops and expositions directly related to citrus and any other activities concerning the department.
 

Export Certification:  Issues state and/or federal documents appropriate to the requirements of other states, possessions, and countries.  Verifies import permits to determine the requirements of the importing country.  Witnesses any required treatments.
 

Related Work:  Responsible for performing other related work duties as assigned by supervisor.
 

Emergency Programs:  May be occasionally asked to voluntarily participate on special/emergency programs which may require overtime work and/or overnight travel.
 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
 

• Knowledge of bureau procedures and policies.
• Knowledge of citrus nursery practices.
• Knowledge of citrus varieties, pests, and pathogens.
• Knowledge of computer software and hardware and the ability to use properly.
• Skill in use of Microsoft Office applications.
• Skill in paying close attention to detail and noting discrepancies.
• Ability to conduct inspections and record data to maintain records.
• Ability to interpret rules and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 25-pound objects.
• Ability to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to conduct inspections in natural and cultivated areas with uneven ground.
   

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.