Land Management Support - R15342

Department:

Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources

Help protect and conduct resource management on 50,000 acres of environmentally sensitive lands as a Land Management Support/Environmental Specialist I. This position is also responsible for positive visitor experiences, minor maintenance, and assisting with special events.

This position includes supporting Environmental Specialist II & III, and Parks and Recreation Specialist managing land and amenities.

Support and implement all land management activities necessary to properly manage natural areas in Sarasota County.

Natural areas management including prescribed fire implementation, protected species monitoring, habitat restoration, documentation of nuisance species, nuisance vegetation management, implementation of nuisance and feral animal control measures and assists with ensuring archaeological and cultural resources are protected.

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 of resource management projects to be performed by internal work units or by an outside contractor,

Ensures compliance to all policies, guidelines, procedures, Federal/State regulations and standards.

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.

Assist with site maintenance and upkeep of 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.

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Minimum of a two-year degree with two (2) years of experience.

OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in the 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.

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.

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, IC 100 and IC 200 (or able to attain within 18 months).

Knowledge of Florida’s flora, fauna and habitats.

Knowledge of Florida native ecosystems, especially in Sarasota County. Experience working with exotic plant and animal species.

Ability to operate small equipment safely and appropriately such as chainsaws and pole saws.

Ability to use GPS technology and export data; ability to operate UTV and ATV.

Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.

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: $18.32 - $23.36

This Posting is currently Open Until Filled