Land Management Support - Environmental Specialist - R14015

Job Title

Assisting with implementation of resource management operations.

Support and implement all land management activities necessary to properly manage natural areas in Sarasota County. Natural areas management including protected species monitoring, habitat restoration, documentation of nuisance species, nuisance vegetation management (either self, through team work days, with volunteers, Sheriff's Work Offender Program teams or contractual), implementation of nuisance and feral animal control measures and assists with ensuring archaeological and cultural resources are protected.

Document, monitor, and treat exotic plant occurrences on county owned and/or managed lands. Maintain Core, Natural Areas and Aquatics pesticide applicator license. Work in Maximo to submit appropriate service requests for Integrated Pest Management activities. Assist Emergency Services with planning, organizing, preparing and conducting prescribed burns under the direction of the Fire Mitigation Specialists and Manager. Assist in the implementation/oversight of resource management projects to be performed by an outside contractor and/or internal work units.

All other types of work necessary to lead and/or support land management goals. Support and maintain public use infrastructure and assist in the implementation and maintenance associated with public access on natural area lands in Sarasota County. Provide access and use oversight of associated infrastructure. Provide site maintenance and upkeep of public events. Maintain public use infrastructure to include trails, amenities and signage.

Evaluate needs for projects and repairs; work in Maximo to submit appropriate service requests and maintenance and management of assigned parks including grounds, facilities and amenities. All other types of work necessary to lead and/or support public use and access goals. Work in support of other units and other duties as assigned.

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum of a two-year degree with two (2) years of experience in ecological field work in Florida upland and wetland ecosystems; course work in ecological field methods; public speaking;
Florida Native Ecosystems; public access implementation and infrastructure maintenance. A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in biological or physical sciences or related field preferred. Progressively responsible professional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required college degree. Pass moderate or arduous pack test within one-year of employment and to pass either moderate or arduous test on an annual basis in order to remain in the job classification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Herbicide applicator's license, Core, Natural Areas and Aquatics classifications (or able to attain within 12 months);
Interagency Basic Prescribed Fire Training, S130, S190, L180, ICS 100 and ICS 200 (or able to attain within 18 months). Knowledge of Florida's flora, fauna and habitats. Completion of FDACS Pesticide applicator license within six (6) months of employment. Certified NATA Natural Areas Manager.

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Competencies:

Knowledge of Florida native ecosystems, especially in Sarasota County. Experience working with exotic plant and animal species. Computer skills including use of Microsoft Office Professional. Ability to operate small equipment safely and appropriately such as chain saws and pole saws. Ability to use GPS technology and export data; ability to operate UTV and ATV. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to define and solve problems. 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.

Pay: $17.96 - $22.90

This Posting is currently Open Until Filled

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! 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!) Sarasota County Government promotes diversity and inclusion in its workforce and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identification or expression, genetic information, religion, national origin, marital status, age or disability. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an…