Sarasota , Florida
Fort Washington, Maryland
Athens, Georgia
Fairfax, Virginia
Posted: 22-Sep-23
Location: Sarasota , Florida
Type: Full-time
Salary: $43,721.60 - $46,508.80
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Internal Number: R16823
Do you have a love for Florida's natural areas and enjoy working outdoors with a motivated and dedicated team? The Natural Areas and Trails division of PRNR is currently recruiting for an Environmental Specialist II that can support land managers with assistance in development, implementation, and coordination of land management projects and activities including exotic plant treatment and prescribed fire. In this role, you will also monitor habitat conditions, and assist with coordination of maintenance for public use infrastructure. This position starts out paying between $43,721.60 - $46,508.80, based on experience, and benefits start within 60 days of hire! Apply today and know that your role benefits both the environment and Sarasota County overall.
Job Description:
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Participate in coordinating activities necessary to properly manage County owned natural lands and support public use.
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Document, monitor and treat exotic plant occurrences on natural area lands.
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Develop contract specifications and perform contractor oversight for land management activities.
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Assist in collection, analysis and evaluation of land management activities and projects.
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Conduct report and document preparation (management plans, interoffice reports, grant reports).
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Work with Emergency Services on prescribed burns.
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Provide site maintenance and upkeep of trails, preserve amenities and signage.
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Develop and conduct environmental/educational programs.
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Ensure equipment maintenance and upkeep.
About You
Minimum Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the biological or physical sciences or related field.
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Two (2) years professional experience.
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-OR- Master’s degree may substitute for one year of professional experience.
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-OR- Progressively responsible professional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required college degree. Experience in land management activities such as prescribed burning and invasive plant control.
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Valid Florida Driver's License by date of hire.
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FDACS pesticide applicator license or willing to obtain within 10 months of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
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Basic Fire Training Wildland Fire Fighting (S130)
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Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior (S-190)
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Ability to pass moderate or arduous pack test within one year of employment and to pass either test on an annual basis
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Strong knowledge of Florida’s ecosystems and associated plants
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Strong knowledge of FISC category 1 invasive plants
Subject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.
About Everyone Else
Starting Pay Range: $43,721.60 - $46,508.80, based on experience
Position Pay Range: $43,721.60 - $75,878.40
Benefits:
- Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more!
- For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
- Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
- Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)
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