Environmental Specialist Ii
Listed on 2026-10-11
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Government
Environmental & Urban Planning
Location: Cedar Key
Requisition No: 883287
Agency:
Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title:
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II -
Pay Plan:
Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: $42,561.48
Posting Closing Date: 10/12/2026
Total Compensation Estimator Tool ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES DIVISION OF AQUACULTURE- OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***
Jesse Fields
Minimum 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.
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.
Must obtain State Standardization Certification within six months of appointment.
This position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of s. 112.313, Florida Statutes, and Section 60L-36.003, Florida Administrative Code.
Moderate travel required.
NotesTo 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.
Job DutiesInspects and evaluates shellfish processing facilities for license certification under appropriate state and federal regulations. Determines whether sanitary conditions comply with regulations.
Collects and ships water and meat samples to central laboratory for analysis.
Provides technical assistance and educational outreach to the shellfish industry. Reviews Shellfish Processing Certification applications.
Prepares electronic and/or written reports of inspections and sample collections.
Conducts food-borne illness investigations in conjunction with other government agencies.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
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