Environmental Specialist I - 37020573 1 1 1

State of Florida • Estero, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Estero FL. Koreshan State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill an Environmental Specialist I position, providing visitor services, maintenance, protection, administration, and resource management. The applicant must possess good visitor service and administrative skills, be able to work independently and be able to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays. This position provides biological, resource management, interpretive, and environmental analysis for the following parks, Estero Bay Preserve State Park, Koreshan State Park and Mound Key Archaeological State Park within the Florida Park Service System.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License
• Successful completion of moderate pack test. Prior to being hired, an applicant will be given a single opportunity to take and successfully complete a supervised moderate pack test at a date and location to be announced. The Moderate pack test requires applicant to complete a two mile walk while carrying 25 pounds in under 30 minutes.
• A bachelor’s or higher degree in one of the physical or natural sciences from an accredited college or university; and two years of verifiable work experience; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described in this posting, for a total of six years.
• Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Nice To Haves

• KNOWLEDGE OF: Southwest Florida’s resources and land management techniques Terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences Florida’s pyric communities and management needs Advanced prescribed/wildfire concepts including prescribed fire applications and techniques Florida’s coastal and inland wildlife species Research design and applications as they relate to ecosystem’s management.
• SKILL IN: interacting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner utilize a computer including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite creating maps and maintaining useful information in GIS invasive, exotic plant control skill in ARCView/GIS/GPS operating heavy equipment all aspects of prescribed burning and wildfire suppression all aspects of exotic plant management
• ABILITY TO: participate in resource management tasks, including but not limited to, prescribed fire activities, non-native plant removal which may include application of herbicide communicate effectively verbally and in writing prepare technical reports follow verbal and written instructions/directions work independently with minimal supervision establish and maintain effective working relationships speak in public understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations relating to environmental programs conduct routine inspections, identify and investigate problems coordinate the work activities of others work outdoors in inclement weather perform physical labor operate 4-wheel drive vehicles and ATVs lift 40 pounds and assist in transporting items or other supplies 100 pounds or more work rotating shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays maintain a valid driver's license successfully complete background & fingerprint check successfully complete modified annual moderate pack test successfully meet position-specific DRP Burn Standards for Prescribed Fire properly wear uniform comply with male and female hair grooming standards and body art and piercing restrictions

Responsibilities

• Participates in the execution of all facets of prescribed fire.
• Implements ecological burning plan for fire type plant communities; recognizes communities, controls burning techniques and maintain fire lanes.
• Duties include prescribing fire activities, which comprises writing prescriptions, conducting burns, maintaining files, performing evaluations, maintaining fire type equipment, serving as trainer, and maintains training files for other staff.
• Plans, recommends and monitors resource management projects such as mechanical treatment of uplands, lower water crossings, exotic plant species removal, reforestation, plant community restoration, erosion control, nuisance species control, native wildlife management, and water resources projects.
• Applies and manages resource management related grants.
• Consult with Park Manager, district staff and planners on the effects of design and development on park resources.
• Advise on the preservation, restoration and appearance of historical and archaeological sites.
• Recommend native trees and shrubs for landscape projects.
• Conducts flora and fauna surveys and coordinates biological monitoring.
• Utilizes state vehicles in performance of duties.
• Work with GIS and ArcView equipment and software.
• Gather scientific and professional reports, data and other information through field observations and studies about natural history.
• Investigates and reports on all pending development and other projects which may threaten the natural and cultural resources of the park such as highways, dams, drainage, pesticide application and dredging.
• Assembles information into interpretive talks, brochures, exhibit copy, tour spiels and other forms of interpretation communication.
• Provide interpretive programs to the public through guided walks, campfire programs, speeches, and TV and radio presentations.
• Aid park personnel involved in the interpretations in the form of slides, written material, and the design of interpretive facilities.
• Provide quality photographs for exhibits, programs, and publications.
• Participate in land management reviews.
• Coordinates work of interns, volunteers and seasonal personnel.
• Maintain an office to include hard files, digital files, reports.
• Maintain tools, equipment and vehicles as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as required

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com ).
• Tuition waivers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level