Requisition No: 802138

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37002252 1

Position Number: 37002252

Salary: 40,000.08

Posting Closing Date: 05/15/2023

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.

The Work You Will Do:

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II (37002252)

DISTRICT 1 ADMINISTRATION

An opportunity is available for a self-motivated, detail-oriented team player to fill the position of Environmental Specialist II at the Florida Park Service District 1 Administrative Office. The office is located in St. Andrews State Park in Panama City Beach, Florida.

The Difference You Will Make:

Florida state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by all through providing appropriate resource-based recreational opportunities, interpretation and education that help visitors connect to the Real Florida. SM

How You Will Grow:

DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

District 1 Administration

4620 State Park Lane

Panama City Beach, FL 32408

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 click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Pay:

$3,333.34 month/$40,000.08 annual

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. is mandatory. Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply.

The position focuses on natural community management, invasive species management and restoration and protection of natural communities. This position is highly focused on invasive species control and research and collection permits. In addition, the position includes some administration, maintenance, and visitor services responsibilities. The applicant must possess good communication, administrative and visitor service skills, be able to work independently and as part of a team and collect, record, manage and report natural resource data as well as design and implement natural resource monitoring, management, restoration, and protection programs. The position will require both office and field work under sometimes difficult field conditions.

Manages, in coordination with state and federal wildlife agencies, the district’s exotic and nuisance species control program. Responsible for review and approval of district Research and Collection permits. Serves as liaison between parks and mosquito control districts and is responsible for review of arthropod control plans.

Assists park managers and district staff in identifying, evaluation, and addressing resource issues in parks providing both technical and physical assistance as needed. Evaluates appropriateness of proposed permit activities in parks.

Researches and coordinates information needed to plan for and develop programs for environmental restoration, the protection of listed species, fire management, unit management plans, as well as other natural and cultural resource management activities within District 1.

Maintains files, plans, develops, and implements projects and activities in coordination with park managers and district staff.

Investigates, submits, or reviews funding sources, grant proposals and internships to address identified priority research needs in District 1 in coordination with district staff.

Attends approved professional meetings and symposia and publishes or presents material from research findings or projects.

In areas of expertise, serves as liaison with other agencies or park districts and provides assistance to parks and other district staff regarding issues germane to District 1.

Identifies, evaluates and reports environmental impacts within and outside encroachments to District 1 natural and cultural resources and provides professional guidance for their management.

Provides information for and contributes to the development of optimum boundaries of park units and prepares assessments for land acquisition.

Maintains assigned equipment.

Submits attendance and leave, travel, and other reports and logs required by DEP and DRP.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences and data collection and analysis principals and procedures.

SKILL IN:

• Habitat/natural community assessment and wildlife monitoring/surveys.

ABILITY TO:

• Collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific or technical data
• Prepare technical reports
• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs
• Deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner
• Work independently and with others
• Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments independently and with others
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Establish and maintain a cooperative teamwork spirit in working relationships with others
• Utilize problem solving techniques
• Utilize computer and related data analysis, organizational and ARC GIIS mapping software
• Maintain a valid driver license

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Driver’s License

Bachelor's or Master's Degree from a College or University with a major or minor in one of the physical or natural sciences, forestry, natural resources or environmental studies; and 3 years of professional experience in natural resource management.

Contact: Christopher Whittle

Christopher.Whittle@FloridaDEP.gov

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@dep.state.fl.us

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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.