- 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.
- 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.
- 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 ;)
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Tuition waivers;
- And more
environmental specialist iii - Milton, United States - Florida Forest Service
2 weeks ago
Description
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college and six (6) 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 (2) years of experience as described above.
Possession of a valid Class E Driver License.
***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***
To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:
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, F.A.C.
Occasional travel required.
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:
Conduct review of enforcement case files to assure proper quality and content and evaluate the need for enforcement action. Prepare new or follow-up investigation requests as a result of reviews and other information or requests. Perform these activities in accordance with section policies and procedures.
Identify documented violations of department statutes or rules in enforcement case files. Prepare draft documents outlining enforcement action to be taken for review by supervisor. Perform these activities in accordance with section policies and procedures.
Maintain knowledge of state and federal regulations. Read and interpret pesticide labels, regulations and legal descriptions. Regularly review current versions of Chapters 388, 487 and 482, F.S., and Rules 5E-2, 5E-9, 5E-13 and 5E-14, F.A.C.
Update, transmit, retrieve and change information to records in assigned databases. Perform these activities in accordance with section policies and procedures.
Receive referrals and complaints relative to pesticide production, sale, distribution, use, human exposure, etc. and forward information to the referral coordinator. In coordination with the referral coordinator, prepare work requests to the field staff to initiate investigations, research related information and case files, and provide background information as necessary to support the work request.
Serve as representative of the department in administrative hearings, court proceedings or meetings as necessary.
Communicate verbally and in writing with complainants and respondents to provide accurate information on enforcement case status.
Participate as required in review of pesticide labels as part of pesticide regulatory program.
Perform other related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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: