Natural Resources Land Management Specialist

Charlotte, County of • Fl 33953, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

If you're passionate about protecting Florida's unique ecosystems and want your work to make a lasting impact, this is the opportunity for you. As a Natural Resources Land Management Specialist, you'll help preserve Charlotte County's wetlands, native habitats, and protected wildlife by managing environmentally sensitive parks, preserves, conservation easements, and mitigation lands. From conducting wildlife surveys and monitoring native plant communities to planning prescribed burns and controlling invasive species, every day offers meaningful, hands-on work that directly supports the health of our natural environment. You'll also collaborate with agencies, community partners, and volunteers to advance conservation efforts through habitat restoration projects, grant initiatives, educational outreach, and public engagement. If you enjoy combining science, fieldwork, and community involvement while making a real difference for future generations, you'll find a rewarding career protecting the natural places that make Charlotte County special.

Requirements

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related computer programs and software applications.
• Knowledge of Florida’s native ecosystems, flora, and fauna.
• Knowledge of the regional, state and federal regulations regarding listed species.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of land management.
• Knowledge of operations and practices of local government.
• Knowledge of the functions and operating methods for standard automotive and construction equipment.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills to include public speaking.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, multi-line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
• Ability to identify common and listed vertebrate and plant species, vegetation communities, and wetlands.
• Ability to analyze and interpret departmental functions, procedures and policies.
• Ability to interpret and use aerial photography, GIS, road maps, etc.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks with multiple deadlines.
• Ability to make recommendations and to use resourcefulness and tact in solving new problems.
• Ability to ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives.
• Ability to develop effective proposals.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to effectively and safely utilize hand tools and power tools including but not limited to machete, knife, hammer, saw, chainsaw and/or pole saw.
• Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, service providers, other employees, and the general public.
• All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed.
• All positions with Charlotte County may be subject to drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Program and/or County policy.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree Preferred: Science education, Natural sciences, Ecology, Wildlife conservation
• One (1) year of experience in environmental conservation and natural resource management.
• Within twelve (12) months of position assignment: Must maintain the following land management certifications and licensures: Basic Wildland Firefighter S-130/S-190, ArcGIS Fundamentals

Responsibilities

• Conducting wildlife surveys
• Monitoring native plant communities
• Planning prescribed burns
• Controlling invasive species
• Managing environmentally sensitive parks, preserves, conservation easements, and mitigation lands
• Habitat restoration projects
• Grant initiatives
• Educational outreach
• Public engagement
• Collaborating with agencies, community partners, and volunteers

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.
• Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans’ Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• As a veterans' preference employer, certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans’ preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.
• In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.

What This Job Offers

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