What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regulatory Scientist I or II position at St Johns River Water Management District?
Regulatory Scientist I or II
Bureau of Environmental Resource Regulation
Job Summary: This is professional work reviewing simple to moderately complex permit applications, conducting site inspections, and preparing technical staff reports.
Job duties include:
- Reviews the environmental portion of simple to moderately complex applications for Environmental Resource Permits (ERPs) and Sovereign Submerged Lands (SSL) authorizations. Responsibilities include performing wetland delineations; applying the Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM); conducting site inspections; reviewing construction plans, mitigation plans, and environmental data; preparing technical staff reports and permit documents; conducting pre-application meetings and meetings during the review process to assist consultants and applicants with developing and completing applications through the design-review process; coordinating the review of projects with other review team members and the supervising regulatory scientist; performing environmental assessments using hydrologic model simulations of aquifer changes, aerial photographs, vegetation, soils, rainfall, and other environmental data; documenting project actions, activities, and pertinent information in e-Reg; and communicating regularly with supervisor on projects with heightened concern.
- Conducts compliance activities on simple to moderately complex Environmental Resource permits. Responsibilities include conducting periodic site inspections; reviewing compliance submittals; responding to complaints and facilitating resolutions to non-compliance issues; performing permit determinations; coordinating with other compliance team members and supervisors; and documenting compliance actions, activities, and pertinent information in e-Reg.
Minimum Qualifications:
Regulatory Scientist I requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in biology, ecology, botany, or environmental science.
Regulatory Scientist II requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in biology, ecology, botany or environmental science and two years professional experience in the environmental field.
An advanced degree may substitute for a portion of the required experience.
Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
Additional Details:
Starting Salary Range:
Regulatory Scientist I: $47,632.00 - $59,550.40
Regulatory Scientist II: $54,537.60 - $68,161.60
Starting salary is based on qualifications and experience.
Benefits include Hybrid work schedule, Florida Retirement System, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave and holidays, professional development, and wellness program.
Your application will receive careful consideration and, if selected for an interview, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment. St. Johns River Water Management District participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the Unites States.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans’ Preference/Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace
Physical Requirements/Working Environment:
Mostly in an office environment sitting at a desk and operating a personal computer to produce work products.
Periodic field visits:
Applicant must have ability to endure outdoor environments in uncomfortable temperatures, inclement weather, and remote locations.
Licenses:
Valid State of Florida Driver’s License.
Location: Negotiable
Closing Date: Open until filled
Salary : $54,538 - $68,162
