Environmental Specialist II - 42001865
Other · TAVARES, FL, US, 32278 +1 more… · Florida
- Role
- Data scientist
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- Agriculture and Consumer Services
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Summary
Environmental Specialist II with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry, conducts site inspections and regulatory work to protect native and cultivated plants from pests, pathogens, and invasive species. The role involves field diagnostics, pest detection surveys, nursery inspections, and issuance of phytosanitary certificates for plant exports. This is a short-term appointment expected to end September 30, 2029.
Key qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of experience in environmental protection, regulation, health, physical/natural sciences, agriculture, or engineering
- Alternatively, high school diploma with six months as Environmental Specialist I or higher with Florida state government
- Alternatively, bachelor's degree from accredited college or university
- Valid Class E driver license required
- Must obtain fruit fly certification within six months of appointment
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