ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 42005835 1 1

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is an OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY with the FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, DIVISION OF AQUACULTURE. This position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to specific Florida Statutes and Administrative Codes. Moderate travel is required. Candidates must provide honest and authentic responses during the evaluation process, and the use of AI tools for answering questions or during interviews will be considered. A background screening, including fingerprinting, is required for successful applicants.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of experience in environmental protection, regulation, public health or food safety; one of the physical or natural sciences; agriculture; or engineering; or
• A high school diploma or its equivalent and six (6) months of experience as an Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida; or
• A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university.
• Requires possession of a valid Class E Driver License.
• 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.
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal regulations.
• Knowledge of the terminology and principles of aquaculture, environmental science, marine science, or a similar field.
• Knowledge of best practices for data collection and management and ability to work with large datasets.
• Ability to efficiently collect, evaluate and analyze information and data from a variety of sources, including scientific literature, to prepare reports and presentations, develop recommendations, solve problems and document workflow for improvement of operational and management practices.
• Knowledge of the principles and experience with effective public science communication.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively through all written and spoken means, including preparation and delivery of technical reports, progress reports, training and educational materials, data summaries and presentations for a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to interact with the public, coworkers and other local, state or federal employees in a tactful, courteous and professional manner at all times, both in person and virtually.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to effectively work independently as well as cooperatively with coworkers in large and small teams.
• Ability to travel throughout the state and region to perform job duties, and ability to work occasionally during nights and weekends.
• Ability to plan, track, organize and coordinate work assignments and schedules with competing deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate and lead projects, meetings, events and collaborative teams within and external to the Department.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques and exercise best professional judgement at all times.
• Ability to proficiently operate personal computers, printers, vehicles, and all issued equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite to prepare work products (Excel, Word and PowerPoint), and virtual video conferencing platforms.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist management with strategic planning and process improvement for all program areas, including data identification, collection and analysis, program documentation, and developing or updating standard operating procedures.
• Determine data collection methods.
• Produce and update technical reports, comment letters, and deliver presentations for a variety of audiences related to Division priorities and projects in the program.
• Develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, and document workflow for improvement of operational and management practices.
• Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and milestones, identify upcoming deadlines and communicate required actions to team members.
• Assist with quality assurance activities.
• Administer and support compliance related programs and grants by monitoring inspection data, reviewing reporting accuracy, tracking regulatory deadlines, and ensuring program activities adhere to established requirements.
• Coordinate with the supervisor and other Division staff as appropriate to assist in the development, management, and execution of projects, policies, procedures, and performance measures related to aquaculture education, policy, and scientific development.
• Keep up to date on relevant scientific, technical, and policy developments in the field of aquaculture.
• Develop training materials, reference guides, or checklists for staff and industry.
• Prepare and deliver training and training materials.
• Assist with basic Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database support.
• Maintain and update digital maps to reflect new environmental information, changes, or program needs.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level