Land Management Specialist

St Johns River Water Management District•Mount Dora, FL

1d•$46,800 - $58,490•Onsite

About The Position

This is professional work assisting in the development, implementation, and management of SJRWMD's land management program.

Requirements

Ability to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, members of the public, volunteers, and other agency personnel.
Ability to read and interpret maps.
Ability to handle various tasks and projects with minimal supervision.
Skilled in natural communities, flora, and fauna identification.
Skilled in basic forest management activities: marking, cruising, reforestation.
Skilled in small equipment operation.
Skilled in basic computer programs, GPS, GIS.
A Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university with a major in forestry, ecology, natural resources, wildlife management, natural science, or related field; or an associate degree from an accredited college in biology, environmental science, forest technology or related natural resource field and two years of progressively responsible natural resource management experience.
Progressively responsible experience in natural resource management can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
Valid State of Florida Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Participate in prescribed fire and wildfire management activities
Drive trucks, ATVs, tractors, (other equipment), trailering of equipment
Operate or learn to operate airboats
Participates with invasive plant management activities as needed

Responsibilities

Monitors natural communities for management needs and effects of management activities; assists in the development and implementation of the Area Management Plans by providing firsthand knowledge of properties and ground investigations; ensures proper implementation of restoration projects, forestry operations, and other activities through supervision of contractors, volunteers, and direct participation; create scopes of work and manages various Land Management related contracts.
Assists in the support and development of Land Management Database.
Assists with herbicide application as needed.
Participates in controlled burning activities for natural resource enhancement, restoration, and fuel reduction.
Develops plans, prescriptions, and resource needs related to fire control.
Participates in fire suppression activities.
Supervise and participate in the establishment and maintenance of fire lines.
Coordinates fire activities with coworkers, neighbors, and other agencies.
Monitors short and long-term effects of fire management and helps support fire management databases.
Coordinates with other agencies and local governments on development and implementation of land management agreements; encourages public support for the land management program by supervising the installation of public access points and facilities and managing their use; responding to public inquiries; supervising public use; conducting tours; making presentations; and attending meetings.
Protects District lands and facilities by assisting in the development of security plans, observing and reporting activities such as vandalism, poaching and wildfires, and maintaining good relations with local law enforcement personnel.
Assist with monitoring, mapping, banding, and general management of listed bird species, as needed.
Provide knowledge and assist in the management of other listed flora and fauna.