ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 42000248 Date: Feb 21, 2024 Location: PORT ORANGE, FL, US, 32127 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 823312 Agency: Agriculture and Consumer ServicesWorking Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 42000248Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 42000248 Salary: $36,500.10 - $40,150.24 Posting Closing Date: 03/06/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY CONTACT: Erin Jenkins, ph# (772) 577-9710 or email [email protected] MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: An associate degree from an accredited college or university;or Six (6) months of experience in apiculture, environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; agriculture; or engineering. Requires 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:
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. Qualifiedindividuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional travel, including overnight and sometimes up to two weeks at a time on an emergency program, required. NOTES: Successful candidate must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment. All professional, non-professional, and/or hobbyist experience in apiculture should be included in the employment history on the application. JOB DUTIES: General Statement:This professional position is responsible for the protection, certification, and regulation of the apiary industry within the state of Florida through inspections for destructive and regulated honey bee pests and diseases. Schedule necessary appointments with beekeepers and perform inspections of honey bee colonies for destructive and regulated pests and diseases. Conduct field diagnostic tests on beehives and use approved sampling methods and equipment to collect samples for submission to the appropriate technical bureau for laboratory diagnostics. Initiate and implement appropriate regulatory action upon diagnosis, including quarantine and supervising the destruction or approved treatment of infected honey bee colonies to curtail the spread of injurious honey bee pests and diseases. Calculate, collect and remit registration fees. Ensure that all beekeepers are registered with the Department, inspected, and in compliance with Chapter 586, Florida Statutes, and appropriate rules. Maintain accurate records in appropriate database for assigned beekeepers. Perform special inspections upon request. Collect samples for certification purposes and issue certifications and permits, when appropriate. Collect or invoice special inspection fees. Respond to consumer complaints regarding honey bees and resolve the complaint, including but not limited to referring them to the proper agency. Coordinate and investigate bee kill complaints. Assist other divisions with honey bee-related issues, when necessary. Place, monitor, and maintain bait hives at high-risk locations around Florida for the early detection of injurious honey bee pests or diseases. Cooperate and collaborate with federal, state, academic and industry partners in the detection of feral or introduced honey bees, pests, diseases, as well as research projects to benefit the industry. Timely and accurate submission of reports, including inspection reports, timesheets, vehicle logs, and travel vouchers. Maintain all state equipment, including state vehicles, in safe operating condition and according to established guidelines. Stay informed of all beekeeping matters, including changes in state and federal laws. Be an ambassador for the state of Florida through public outreach about honey bees. Attendance to and presentations may be required at meetings or workshops of the apiary industry, bureau, or other governmental training sessions. Assist on special programs, such as plant pest eradication projects. These activities may necessitate absences from assigned headquarter or unusual working hours. Performs related work as directed by supervisor. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of techniques used in the inspecting and management of honeybee colonies.
Knowledge of the regulatory treatment of honeybee colonies.
Knowledge of pesticide labeling restrictions.
Skill with operating computers and mobile devices, including MS Office Suite and data entry.
Ability to work in close proximity to stinging insects and to be stung without incident.
Ability to detect honeybee diseases and pests and to take appropriate regulatory action.
Ability to lift and transport up to 70-pound objects.
Ability to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures.
Ability to conduct inspections in natural and cultivated areas with uneven ground.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, including the public sector.
Ability to work independently without direct supervision for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to adapt to changes and remain calm under stressful situations.
Ability to interpret rules and regulations.
Ability to drive frequently and for long distances.
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. Nearest Major Market:Daytona Beach