Environmental Lands Management Coordinator

Job Overview

Coordinates and administers environmental land management and land use services to fulfill parks and conservation management plan requirements and Environmental Lands Acquisition and Protection Program (ELAPP) objectives.

Minimum: $63,065.60 yearly/$30.32 hourly

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

Note:

The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.

• Manages and coordinates activities and resources within a large environmental lands management program.
• Evaluates and prioritizes land management needs across areas of responsibility and formulates and implements strategies for solving land management issues related to exotic species invasion, State and Federal listed species management, habitat restoration, prescribed fire, soil and water impacts, and public recreation. Participates in site assessments and provides feedback regarding potential site acquisitions and management needs.
• Develops and implements capital projects relating to habitat restoration, mitigation, and other land management needs, including managing projects, agricultural leases, and other land use agreements.
• Implements and manages new and/or existing recreational facilities to accommodate public access for various recreational activities, and monitors site usage to ensure activities do not conflict with the goals and purposes of the ELAPP program.
• Oversees maintenance and installation of infrastructure such as fire lanes, trails, fences, gates, public access points, storage facilities, etc.
• Assists in formulating environmental rules, policies, regulations, and operating instructions.
• Supervises the work of subordinate staff by scheduling, assigning and reviewing work, providing training and counseling, and evaluating performance.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Knowledge of natural lands management and environmental protection issues.
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and local environmental laws, regulation and policies.
• Knowledge of conservation management plan requirements and ELAPP objectives.
• Some knowledge of GIS and GPS technology.
• Skill in the analysis and resolution of complex environmental issues.
• Skill in the use of a computer and related programs.
• Ability to collect, organize, and evaluate data and to develop logical conclusions.
• Ability to prepare complex environmental related reports.
• Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Work is typically performed in an office environment.
• May require sitting an extended period of time.

• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Bachelor's degree in Natural Science, Physical Science, or related field; AND
• Five years of experience in environmental lands management or related field; AND
• Two years of experience at a supervisory level;
  
  OR
• An equivalent combination of education (not less than a high school diploma/GED), training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above; AND
• Must obtain within 6 months of employment valid Restricted Use Pesticide License-Natural Areas Category, and maintain throughout employment; AND
• Must pass basic firefighting training courses (S130, S190, L180) within 6 months of employment; AND
• Must obtain Florida Certified Prescribed Burn Manager certification…