Environmental Scientist (0110)

Southwest Florida Water Management District • Tampa, FL

360d • $46,134 - $52,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

Help protect one of Florida's most vital resources - water - with a career at the Southwest Florida Water Management District (District). The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public's water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law. Join our Water Use Permit Bureau and support the Water Use Permit (WUP) Bureau by reviewing the environmental aspect of water use permits to determine impacts from groundwater withdrawals. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing and interpreting data and reviewing environmental monitoring reports. You'll have the chance to work with a wide range of teams in this promising position, each of which plays a vital role in our efforts to preserve our most valuable natural resources. Using your expertise, you'll play an important role in enhancing the results to ensure a brighter future for the environment of Florida.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree (or higher) in Environmental Science or related field
• Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years related work experience for Environmental Scientist 2

Responsibilities

• Evaluate data to address potential for impacts resulting from the withdrawal of surface water or groundwater
• Provide scientific and/or technical guidance, support and coordination to management, internal staff and other agencies
• Review required annual reports to ensure compliance with special conditions of water use permits
• Work with Water Use Permit Regulations and apply scientific information to determine compliance and make recommendations to permittees

Benefits

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) District Total Contribution 13.63%
• 9 paid holidays (+ 1 floating holiday)
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave, including Maternity, Bonding and Family Supportive Work Program
• Medical and dental insurance (91- 97% District paid)
• Vision insurance
• Deferred compensation Program
• Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability (District Paid)
• Prescription drug coverage & mail order program
• Health savings & flexible spending accounts
• Flexible schedule for Work-life balance
• Legal and Identity Theft protection
• Wellness program
• Public service loan forgiveness qualified employer
• Tuition reimbursement ($5,250/year)
• State adoption benefit qualified employer
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Transfer in years of service for other public sector work - towards the FRS program and sick time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree