Environmental specialist

Requisition No : 834260

Agency : Environmental Protection

Working Title : OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37979189

Pay Plan : Temp

Position Number : 37979189

Salary : $16.00 Per Hour

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OPS Environmental Specialist I

Position# 37979189

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

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 :

The mission of the Tampa Bay Aquatic Preserves is to protect and enhance the ecological integrity of the Aquatic Preserves and foster active stewardship by engaging local communities through a process based on sound science, consistent evaluation, and continual reassessment.

The best qualified candidate will possess the knowledge, skills, and experience required to assist with the successful daily operations of Tampa Bay Aquatic Preserves .

How You Will Grow :

DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiency. 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 :

The Tampa Bay Aquatic Preserves office is located in Clearwater, FL. Tampa Bay Aquatic Preserves consist of nearly a half-million acres of submerged lands, islands and other coastal habitats across three counties.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida :

This full-time Other Personal Services (OPS) Environmental Specialist I position offers health insurance benefits.

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes :

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements
• For more details consult with People First at 877-562-7287 or : https : / / www.mybenefits.myflorida.com / health / eligibility and enrollment / ops employees
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). (For more information, please click Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.
• com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan;
• Flexible Spending Accounts.

For more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

Pay :

$16.00 per hour 40 hours / week

Your Specific Responsibilities :

Conducts habitat restoration activities, including, but not limited to, site mapping, concept planning, interagency coordination, and coordinating restoration activities of volunteers and / or contractors.

Restoration activities may include marine debris removal. At present, much of this work is on island uplands.

Monitors and maintains existing restoration sites. Implements additional and / or remedial measures deemed necessary as project sites mature.

Keeps records, including spatial data, of site progress. Monitors habitats within the preserves. This may include in-house monitoring programs, as well as collaborative monitoring programs with other organizations.

Coordinates activities of volunteers of a variety of ages to accomplish the above, and other, field projects.

Assists the preserves manager with outreach activities targeted at public, private and interagency stakeholders. Assists the preserves manager with site inspections for regulatory review.

Assists the preserves manager in formulating recommendations for impact avoidance and minimization, mitigation and public interest components of the regulatory review process.

Tracks and successfully completes Coastal Zone Management Grant deliverables and submits required biannual reports. Assists with implementation of approved aquatic preserve management plans and implementation activity tracking.

Assists with program administrative operational duties, including, but not limited to, purchasing, vehicle / vessel maintenance and logs, field equipment maintenance and repair, coordination with various DEP departments, Timesheet submission, attendance at weekly staff meetings and monthly Friends of Tampa Bay Aquatic Preserves meetings.

Assists visiting researchers with field logistics, data collection, GIS mapping support and / or other aspects of conducting research within the preserves.

Other Job-Related Requirements :

Will need to become proficient and certified to trailer and operate boats, and to obtain Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) certifications to snorkel and operate kayaks.

Provide assistance in the event of an emergency including pre-storm preparation, post-storm clean-up and other assignments as requested.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Ability to conduct sampling and other accurate field activities in adverse conditions, often from small boats or in the water.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, coordinate and execute multiple projects, often in collaboration with other agencies, contractors or volunteers.
• Must enjoy interacting with the public to effectively explain policies and projects of the program.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; utilize problem-solving techniques; work independently;

work cooperatively in a team setting.

• Must be able to swim.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50Ibs.

Minimum Qualifications :

Driver’s License

A bachelor’s degree in Natural Science from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications :

Basic First Aid, CPR, and AED training (can be obtained on job)

Small boat operation certification (can be obtained on job)

Knowledge of Florida’s coastal ecosystems and general ecological principles

Experience with ArcGIS.

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.

Last updated : 2024-08-02

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