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MyFlorida ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 42005534 in COCONUT CREEK, Florida
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 42005534
Date: Sep 4, 2024
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Requisition No: 836753
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 42005534
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 42005534
Salary: $43,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 09/18/2024
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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
DIVISION OF AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
CONTACT:
Katie Tenn, 850-528-5411
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 natural sciences; 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) (https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/foreign-trained-grads/approved-credential-evaluation-agencie.stml)
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 Chapter 60L-36, FAC.
Occasional travel is required.
This position is a homebase headquarters position. The selected candidate must reside in Broward County by the first day of employment, and throughout employment in this position.
NOTES:
Successful applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
Flextime.
JOB DUTIES:
Assist and support short-term and long-term special projects designed to control, suppress and/or eradicate invasive or emerging structural, agricultural, and natural resource pests. Assess harm associated with the introduction of invasive or emerging pests and other special projects that will provide improved consumer education and protection. Maintains appropriate and accurate records of all project functions and assist with the development of field reports and data entry of all work performed.
Performs field site inspections and consumer interviews to obtain information in support of project success and effectiveness relative to invasive or emerging structural, agricultural, and natural resource pests, and other special projects. Monitors and surveys developed (residential) and undeveloped sites within the state for the detection and distribution of exotic invasive pests. Initiates and implements action to curtail the spread of various injurious pests.
Assists in the organization and participation in such projects as pest eradication projects and protocols within the state, including implementing integrated pest management chemical and/or biological controls. Proposes tactics to accomplish project goals related to assigned special project area.
Collaborates with other state, local, and federal agencies and knowledgeable professionals to assist in the development of outreach materials for professional entomologists, members of the pest control industry and the general public. Attends meetings and workshops and gives presentations to keep the public informed concerning department activities related to ongoing special projects.
Resolves consumer complaints, or when necessary, refers them to the proper agency.
Performs related work as directed by supervisor.
Performs all functions in support of activities related to Chapters 482 and 487, F.S., and associated rules, and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to communicate effectively through writing and in presentations as indicated by the needs of the audience.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
Ability to use personal computers.
Ability to handle and transport 50 lb. objects.
Ability to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures and over rugged terrain.
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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
COCONUT CREEK, FL, US, 33066 PEMBROKE PINES, FL, US, 33025 MARGATE, FL, US, 33063 SUNRISE, FL, US, 33326 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33315 LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, US, 33319 PLANTATION, FL, US, 33324 POMPANO BEACH, FL, US, 33069 LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, US, 33813 LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, US, 33311 DAVIE, FL, US, 33317 HOLLYWOOD, FL, US, 33024 SUNRISE, FL, US, 33323 LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, US, 33313 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33309 PEMBROKE PINES, FL, US, 33024 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33304 PEMBROKE PINES, FL, US, 33082 HOLLYWOOD, FL, US, 33021 POMPANO BEACH, FL, US, 33068 COCONUT CREEK, FL, US, 33073 PEMBROKE PINES, FL, US, 33332 PEMBROKE PINES, FL, US, 33312 CORAL SPRINGS, FL, US, 33065 SUNRISE, FL, US, 33351 POMPANO BEACH, FL, US, 33060 POMPANO BEACH, FL, US, 33062 COCONUT CREEK, FL, US, 33063 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33316 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33301 WILTON MANORS, FL, US, 33305 LAUDERHILL, FL, US, 33319 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33314 DANIA BEACH, FL, US, 33004 POMPANO BEACH, FL, US, 33064 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33311 DAVIE, FL, US, 33314 DEERFIELD BEACH, FL, US, 33441 PLANTATION, FL, US, 33313 DAVIE, FL, US, 33325 WESTON, FL, US, 33327 HOLLYWOOD, FL, US, 33901 HOLLYWOOD, FL, US, 33019 TAMARAC, FL, US, 33321 POMPANO BEACH, FL, US, 33073
Nearest Major Market:Fort Lauderdale
Nearest Secondary Market:Miami