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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 42005804 1

Date: Dec 3, 2024

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Requisition No: 842423

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 42005804 1

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42005804

Salary: $42,000.14

Posting Closing Date: 12/10/2024

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

Hailey Peters, (850) ###-####

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

An associate degree or higher from an accredited college or universityor

Six (6) months of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; agriculture; or engineering.

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 60L-36, F.A.C.

NOTES:

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

Flextime in work schedule is available and may be requested for alternate work hours.

JOB DUTIES:

Maintains working knowledge of 5E-2, & 5E-9, Florida Administrative Code as related to Aldicarb permitting.

Reviews applications for pesticide related permits, determines if requirements have been met, and issues permits as appropriate.

Maintains an online database of pesticide permit information. Assists users with the online and paper permitting process.

Prepares and mails and/or emails correspondence and information as needed relative to the permitting program.

Works with the Bureau of Scientific Evaluation & Technical Assistance Hydrologist and Soil Scientist to identify restricted soils, well setbacks and reviews restricted areas limiting pesticide applications.

Answers inquiries from public registrants and applicants regarding permitting. This includes the status of permits and submission of applications. Correspondence may be via telephone, email, or via the Department's Pesticide Use Permitting System.

Maintains working knowledge of Chapter 487 Florida Statutes (F.S.) Rules 5E-9 & 5E-2 Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.)., Chapter 482 (F.S. Rule 5E-14 F.A.C. & Chapter 388 F.S., Rule 5E-13 F.A.C.

Serves as a versatile team member who is cross-trained in all program processes. Maintains working knowledge of all program operations and processes. Reviews and monitors SOPs for the program and facilitates updates as needed with program staff.

Answers inquiries from the public and applications regarding licensure.

Maintains and updates the bureau's internal and external facing pesticide notification databases as needed. Compile data for permit records as requested.

Performs other duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

+ Ability to communicate effectively.

+ Ability to work independently.

+ Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.

+ Ability to use a personal computer.

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-###-####). 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 clickinghere ( . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

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