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Requisition No: 831142
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37979047
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 37979047
Salary: $17.00 per hour - 29 hours per week.
Posting Closing Date: 06/28/2024
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Environmental Specialist II
Position #37979047
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 CHAP is to provide a basis for informed stewardship of estuaries in Southwest Florida through research and education.
The best qualified candidate for the Environmental Specialist II will possess the knowledge, skills, and experience required for the successful daily operations of CHAP.
The Difference You Will Make:
The Environmental Specialist is a core member of the Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserves (CHAP), consisting of five aquatic preserves in Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee counties.
How You Will Grow:
DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. 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:
Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserves office is currently located in Charlotte County in Punta Gorda, Florida.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
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 a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.
Pay:
$17.00 per hour - 29 hours per week.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Assist with CHAP’s various resource management activities, including colonial wading bird rookery monitoring, water quality sampling, submerged archaeological monitoring, seagrass monitoring, and ERP resource site inspections. Assist with educational and outreach events and presentations.
Assist with data entry and analyses, generating reports, Quality Assurance activities, coordinating volunteers, and working with partner agencies. Complete projects as identified in the CHAP management plan.
Assist with purchasing, budget, and grant needs and prepares necessary paperwork (timesheet, float plans, activity reports, etc.).
Assist with vehicle, vessel and building maintenance.
May volunteer to snorkel or dive through the DEP certification process. If a DEP diver, incumbent will participate in the DEP Medical Monitoring Program for DEP divers.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of Florida’s estuarine environment and the flora and fauna including wading and diving birds and Florida's submerged resources. Knowledge of water quality and natural resource monitoring techniques and safe boating operation. Ability to collect, analyze and interpret scientific or technical data; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, Access, Publisher, Adobe and GIS; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; understand and apply rules, regulations, and procedures; communicate with the public in a courteous manner; organizational skills; travel; and maintain a valid driver's license. Must have prior approval and meet the diving and/or snorkeling validation requirements in accordance with the DEP Underwater Operations Manual.
Minimum Qualifications:
Florida Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in water quality monitoring and wading and diving bird identification
Small watercraft operation and trailering
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_ER@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.
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