OPS Environmental Specialist I
3.
8 White Springs, FL White Springs, FL Full-time Full-time $17 an hour $17 an hour To be considered for this position, please submit your application via the People First system at:
https:
//jobs.
myflorida.
com/job/WHITE-SPRINGS-OPS-ENVIRONMENTAL-SPECIALIST-I-42900373-FL-32096/1090177500/ Requisition No:
815385 Agency:
Agriculture and Consumer Services Working Title:
OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 42900373 Position Number:
42900373 Salary:
$17.
00 Hourly Posting Closing Date:
12/26/2023 OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY -- THIS IS A TEMPORARY FULL-TIME POSITION CONTACT:
Dr.
Dyrana Russell, Phone (352) 258-8473 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
An associate's degree from an accredited college or university; or 6 months of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; agriculture; or engineering.
Possession of a valid 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, hours worked, and formal education fields 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:
Occasional travel is required.
NOTES:
Benefits include optional insurance coverage and a LinkedIn Learning training account.
JOB DUTIES:
GENERAL STATEMENT:
This is a professional position responsible for the survey, detection and interception of exotic and newly established plant pests for the purpose of minimizing or eliminating environmental and agricultural harm.
Inspects plant material (cut flowers, nursery stock and organic produce) and other high-risk commodities from other states and foreign countries at interstate interdiction stations for the purpose of excluding plant pests.
Conducts field surveys for exotic and newly established plant pest detection surveys in natural, agricultural and residential environments.
Uses approved sampling methods and equipment to collect laboratory samples.
Detects, examines, collects, prepares and submits insects and other arthropods, disease, plant and soil samples indexed to the appropriate technical section for diagnosis and/or confirmation.
Assists in implementing appropriate regulatory action upon field diagnosis.
Works on special programs such as plant pest eradication projects, exotic pest surveys and protocols within the state, surveys and regulatory enforcement actions.
These activities may necessitate absences from assigned headquarters and unusual working hours and may require serving on a voluntary basis as a trainer and/or supervisor for OPS employees hired for these special programs.
Attends meetings and workshops and gives presentations to keep the public informed concerning the department's pest survey activities.
Maintains proper records of all functions and submits timely and accurate reports of all work performed.
Performs other duties as assigned, including special reports, special assignments and travel, committee appointments, task force appointments, etc.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of techniques used in inspecting plants or other agricultural products.
Knowledge of the regulatory treatment of plants.
Ability to detect plant pests.
Ability to compile, organize and analyze data and make recommendations.
Ability to interpret rules and regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to access computer and retrieve electronic information.
Ability to lift 25 lbs.
and bend repetitiously.
Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, and humid environments.
Ability to walk on uneven ground and in inclement weather.
SPECIAL NOTES:
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$17.
00 per hour Expected hours:
40 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
8 White Springs, FL White Springs, FL Full-time Full-time $17 an hour $17 an hour To be considered for this position, please submit your application via the People First system at:
https:
//jobs.
myflorida.
com/job/WHITE-SPRINGS-OPS-ENVIRONMENTAL-SPECIALIST-I-42900373-FL-32096/1090177500/ Requisition No:
815385 Agency:
Agriculture and Consumer Services Working Title:
OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 42900373 Position Number:
42900373 Salary:
$17.
00 Hourly Posting Closing Date:
12/26/2023 OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY -- THIS IS A TEMPORARY FULL-TIME POSITION CONTACT:
Dr.
Dyrana Russell, Phone (352) 258-8473 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
An associate's degree from an accredited college or university; or 6 months of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; agriculture; or engineering.
Possession of a valid 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, hours worked, and formal education fields 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:
Occasional travel is required.
NOTES:
Benefits include optional insurance coverage and a LinkedIn Learning training account.
JOB DUTIES:
GENERAL STATEMENT:
This is a professional position responsible for the survey, detection and interception of exotic and newly established plant pests for the purpose of minimizing or eliminating environmental and agricultural harm.
Inspects plant material (cut flowers, nursery stock and organic produce) and other high-risk commodities from other states and foreign countries at interstate interdiction stations for the purpose of excluding plant pests.
Conducts field surveys for exotic and newly established plant pest detection surveys in natural, agricultural and residential environments.
Uses approved sampling methods and equipment to collect laboratory samples.
Detects, examines, collects, prepares and submits insects and other arthropods, disease, plant and soil samples indexed to the appropriate technical section for diagnosis and/or confirmation.
Assists in implementing appropriate regulatory action upon field diagnosis.
Works on special programs such as plant pest eradication projects, exotic pest surveys and protocols within the state, surveys and regulatory enforcement actions.
These activities may necessitate absences from assigned headquarters and unusual working hours and may require serving on a voluntary basis as a trainer and/or supervisor for OPS employees hired for these special programs.
Attends meetings and workshops and gives presentations to keep the public informed concerning the department's pest survey activities.
Maintains proper records of all functions and submits timely and accurate reports of all work performed.
Performs other duties as assigned, including special reports, special assignments and travel, committee appointments, task force appointments, etc.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of techniques used in inspecting plants or other agricultural products.
Knowledge of the regulatory treatment of plants.
Ability to detect plant pests.
Ability to compile, organize and analyze data and make recommendations.
Ability to interpret rules and regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to access computer and retrieve electronic information.
Ability to lift 25 lbs.
and bend repetitiously.
Ability to work outdoors in hot, cold, and humid environments.
Ability to walk on uneven ground and in inclement weather.
SPECIAL NOTES:
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$17.
00 per hour Expected hours:
40 per week
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Schedule:
Monday to Friday Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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