Environmental Specialist II

Sarasota County Government

17d

About The Position

In this role you will... Participate in coordinating activities necessary to properly manage County owned natural lands and support public use. Document, monitor and treat exotic plant occurrences on natural area lands. Develop contract specifications and perform contractor oversight for land management activities. Assist in collection, analysis and evaluation of land management activities and projects. Conduct report and document preparation (management plans, interoffice reports, grant reports). Work with Emergency Services on prescribed burns. Provide site maintenance and upkeep of trails, preserve amenities and signage. Develop and conduct environmental/educational programs. Ensure equipment maintenance and upkeep.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the biological or physical sciences or related field and two (2) years of professional experience.
• -OR- Master's degree may substitute for one year of professional experience.
• -OR- Professional responsible professional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required college degree.
• Ability to pass moderate or arduous pack test within one (1) year of employment and to pass on an annual basis.
• Ability to obtain FACS pesticide applicator license within ten (10) months of employment. (We can help with this!)
• Valid Florida Driver's License by date of hire.
• Subject to Passing Substance Screening: 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.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in land management activities such as prescribed burning, exotic control, habitat maintenance, and restoration.
• Herbicide applicator's license.
• Basic Fire Training S130, S190, L180, ICS 100 and ICS 200.
• Certified NATA Natural Areas Manager.

Responsibilities

• Participate in coordinating activities necessary to properly manage County owned natural lands and support public use.
• Document, monitor and treat exotic plant occurrences on natural area lands.
• Develop contract specifications and perform contractor oversight for land management activities.
• Assist in collection, analysis and evaluation of land management activities and projects.
• Conduct report and document preparation (management plans, interoffice reports, grant reports).
• Work with Emergency Services on prescribed burns.
• Provide site maintenance and upkeep of trails, preserve amenities and signage.
• Develop and conduct environmental/educational programs.
• Ensure equipment maintenance and upkeep.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more!
• Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
• Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
• Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service.

What This Job Offers

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