Role responsibilities
The Environmental Specialist I supports fruit fly detection activities by building, servicing, and placing traps to protect Florida's agriculture. This role includes conducting plant pest detection surveys and initiating regulatory actions based on field diagnoses.
Requirements
Candidates must have an associate degree or six months of relevant experience in fields such as environmental protection or agriculture. A valid Class E driver license is required, along with the ability to obtain fruit fly certification within six months of appointment.
Key skills
Environmental Protection, Regulation, Health, Apiculture, Plant Pest Detection, Data Analysis, Communication, Inspection, Pesticide Knowledge, Record Keeping, Field Diagnostics, Customer Service, Training, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration, Technical Reporting
Keywords
Environmental Specialist, Fruit Fly Detection, Plant Pest Detection, Regulatory Compliance, Field Diagnostics, Pest Eradication, Agriculture, Data Analysis, Inspection Techniques, Pesticide Regulations, Customer Complaints, Technical Reporting, Credential Evaluation, Driver License, Background Screening, Training Programs