Environmental Specialist Iii

3 days ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa State Of Florida Full time

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Requisition No:
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: $51,000.02
Posting Closing Date: 03/24/2023

This position's headquarters is negotiable within Hardee County.
Contact: Kasey Deuberry

Minimum Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college and six months of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; or engineering; or
One and a half (1.5) years of experience as an Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida; or
Two years of experience as described above.
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.

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

Job Duties

This is a professional team-oriented intermediate level position under the direction of the supervisor in the Office of Agricultural Water Policy (OAWP) Okeechobee Field Office, assisting with the coordination and implementation of the Northern Everglades and Estuaries Protection Program (NEEPP) and the agricultural component of the Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) and Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) programs established by the Florida Watershed Restoration Act, working in close cooperation with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), water management districts (WMDs), soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs), and private landowners.

Conduct BMP implementation verifications for the NEEPP 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 and the NEEPP 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) within the Northern Everglades boundaries and other WMD areas.

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. Priority for enrollments shall be within the NEEPP boundary.

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. Perform Other-Related Work As Required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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.

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:

  1. Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
  2. Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
  3. State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
  4. Retirement plan options, including employer contributions;
  5. Flexible Spending Accounts;
  6. Tuition waivers;
  7. And more

For a complete list of benefits, visit.

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). The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section ., F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Pursuant to Chapter , Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.

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