ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 42000143 1

State of Florida • Sarasota, FL

5d • $48,000 - $52,800 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position's headquarters is negotiable within DeSoto and Sarasota County. The incumbent of this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36, FAC. Must obtain restricted-use pesticide license within six months of initial employment and must maintain licensure thereafter. Will be subject to the requirements of the proper use of appropriate respirator and/or self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and must pass post-employment physical examinations to determine medical fitness for respirator and/or SCBA use. This position is a homebase headquarters position. The headquarters is negotiable within the following counties only: DeSoto and Sarasota County. Frequent travel required. Must reside in required county(ies) throughout employment in this position. Must be able to work outside of normal working hours, including occasional weekends and/or holidays as directed. Must be willing and able to be deployed from assigned headquarters for extended periods of time for incident response activities.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health; 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.
• Must obtain restricted-use pesticide license within six months of initial employment and must maintain licensure thereafter.
• Will be subject to the requirements of the proper use of appropriate respirator and/or self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and must pass post-employment physical examinations to determine medical fitness for respirator and/or SCBA use.
• Must reside in required county(ies) throughout employment in this position.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to use personal computers.
• Ability to lift, maneuver and carry sixty (60) pounds.

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

• Schedule and conduct inspections and collect samples as directed. Perform these activities in order to determine compliance with Chapters 388, 482, 487, 576, 578 and 580, F.S., and rules 5E-1, 5E-2, 5E-3, 5E-4, 5E-9, 5E-13 and 5E-14, F.A.C. Perform inspections and sample collections in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Conduct investigations in response to reports, complaints, violations or suspicious matters in order to collect, summarize and report evidence. Perform these activities in order to determine compliance with Chapters 388, 482, 487, 576, 578 and 580, F.S., and rules 5E-1, 5E-2, 5E-3, 5E-4, 5E-9, 5E-13 and 5E-14, F.A.C. Perform investigations in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Prepare and submit written and electronic reports in a timely manner as required for activities conducted. Prepare and submit reports in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Issue corrective notices as necessary in accordance with department policy.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant state and federal regulations. Read and interpret pesticide labels, regulations and legal descriptions. Regularly review current versions of Chapters 388, 482, 487, 576, 578 and 580, F.S., and rules 5E-1, 5E-2, 5E-3, 5E-4, 5E-9, 5E-13 and 5E-14, F.A.C.
• Participate in coordinated enforcement activities involving other department employees and government agencies as directed. Participate in statewide enforcement operations as directed.
• Serve as representative of the department in administrative hearings, court proceedings or meetings as necessary.
• Participate in bureau and division meetings and training courses as required.
• Perform other duties as requested.

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: Mid Level