ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 42003368

State of Florida • Fort Myers, FL

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About The Position

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST IIIFLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICESOFFICE OF AGRICULTURAL WATER POLICYBUREAU OF FIELD SERVICES
OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITYThe headquarters for this position is negotiable only within Lee County.
CONTACT:Kasey Deuberry, [phone]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; engineering or agriculture; orA 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; orA bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college and six (6) months of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; engineering or agriculture.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:In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the FDACS Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all FDACS and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.Occasional overnight travel may be required.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.

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; engineering or agriculture; orA 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; orA bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college and six (6) months of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; engineering or agriculture.
• Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles.
• Ability to use personal computers, prepare technical reports, deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner, communicate effectively and plan, organize, coordinate and complete assignments in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Conduct BMP implementation verifications in the South West Florida Water Management district Springs BMAP area, and other WMD areas.
• Duties may include soil sampling, data collection, analysis, implementation status determination, corrective measure determination, progress tracking, and report writing.
• Collect nutrient application records for retention.
• Implement the FDACS responsibilities under the Florida Watershed Restoration Act through producer enrollment in the Best Management Practice (BMP) program and through coordination with the WMDs, Agricultural Advisory Committees, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, FDEP district staff, local SWCDs, and University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS).
• This includes conducting BMP Notice of Intent (NOI) enrollments by performing on-site field evaluations of agricultural operations using BMP manuals, checklists, and other tools to assist producers.
• The primary focus for this would be livestock, specialty fruit and nut, nursery, citrus, equine, and row crop operations.
• Duties in support of this would include generating maps, data collection and analysis, and cross-checking parcel identification information, as appropriate.
• Manage producer cost share agreements in accordance with the applicable cost share contracts and cost share SOP.
• Perform on-site evaluations of specific soil and water conservation-related projects during and after BMP construction or implementation.
• Assist with mapping cost share projects using the BMP mapping application, as needed.
• Assist producers in coordination of cost share from various sources to implement BMPs as needed.
• Perform other-related work as required.

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 (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED