OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37932015

State of Florida • PORT ST JOE, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The OPS Environmental Specialist I serves as the GIS / Plant Resource Restoration Specialist for the St. Joseph State Buffer Preserve part of the Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection. The primary duties include addressing large scale map projects which include the conservation, preservation and restoration of upland and wetland natural communities. Responsible for, assist with and/or actively participates in the planning, coordinating, and implementing of activities such as GIS and field duties within resource management, maintenance, administration, protection and enhancing public appreciation. Performs other duties as required and assigned.

This diverse position oversees three focus points:

Restoration and planning
ArcGIS map creations and database management
Native and Non-native plant management
Natural Resource Management
Imperiled species management
Water quality and well monitoring
Prescribed burning
Preparation and completion
Wildfire suppression

Requirements

• Knowledge of the terminology and principles of the physical or natural resources.
• Knowledge of the operation of field and monitoring equipment.
• Ability to generate professional ArcGIS maps.
• Ability to update, maintain and develop maps and spatial databases for projects.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with the staff, volunteers, public and representatives of other agencies in a tactful and courteous manner both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently while conducting land management activities and being self-motivated on work initiatives; at times this may involve extended hours in the field in sometimes adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to work various hours and weekends to assist with prescribed fires and festivals, which will go over the eight-hour scheduled day.
• Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and resourceful and to maintain a positive outlook.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds while walking over uneven terrain.
• Ability to successfully meet position-specific DRP Burn Standards for Prescribed Fire.
• At least 1 year of verifiable related experience in ArcGIS.
• Valid Driver License is required.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in ArcGIS may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Addressing large scale map projects which include the conservation, preservation and restoration of upland and wetland natural communities.
• Assisting with and/or actively participating in the planning, coordinating, and implementing of activities such as GIS and field duties within resource management, maintenance, administration, protection and enhancing public appreciation.
• Overseeing restoration and planning.
• Creating ArcGIS maps and managing databases.
• Managing native and non-native plants.
• Managing natural resources.
• Managing imperiled species.
• Monitoring water quality and wells.
• Participating in prescribed burning.
• Assisting with wildfire suppression.

Benefits

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements).
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan, for more information, please visit Corebridge Financial).
• Flexible Spending Accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed