OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37950108
About The Position
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem. The Mining and Mitigation Program is responsible for the management of State-Owned Lands leased to DEP’s Division of Water Resource Management. The Environmental Specialist/Land Management Technician will conduct a variety of land management activities to restore previously mined lands to Florida ecosystems. This position includes field work and overnight travel. You will be part of the Mining and Mitigation Program. The program protects Florida’s unique environment by ensuring that proposed mining operations are designed to protect water and wildlife resources, mining operations are conducted in compliance with Florida environmental regulations, and that mines are reclaimed after mining is complete. The program also manages and restores land on thousands of acres. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly. The Homeland Office is located in Bartow, FL. This position will give you the opportunity to work throughout Polk County. Bartow is a small town in proximity to Tampa and Orlando and popular tourist destinations. Also, with no state income tax, Florida is a great place to work regardless of where you find yourself on the career ladder.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to interact with coworkers and public in a tactful and courteous manner
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Ability to work both independently and as a team
- Ability to solve problems
- Ability to use a computer for timesheets, email communication, and training.
- Interest in habitat management, reclamation, restoration, and/or habitat rehabilitation techniques
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
- Knowledge of biological functions related to Florida ecosystems
- Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to travel throughout Florida and to work extended hours and endure physically demanding field inspections, including but not limited to traversing difficult upland/wetland terrain.
- ability to pass a work capacity test within one year of employment in order to participate in prescribed fires (test is walking one mile in 16 minutes).
- High school diploma.
- A valid driver’s license.
Nice To Haves
- S130/190 Basic Wildland Firefighter Training
- Experience in herbicide treatment of invasive plants
- Experience safely using ATVs, UTVs
Responsibilities
- Perform land management activities on State Lands such as herbicide control of invasive plants, maintaining a native plant nursery, tree planting, habitat assessment, and participating in prescribed fires.
- Operation and maintenance of vehicles, equipment and tools.
- Maintain awareness of latest reclamation and restoration technology and native Florida ecosystems.
- Assists regulatory staff in performing field evaluations of conservation easements.
- Assists in environmental response to natural disasters.
- Coordinates with supervisor and other staff members on team projects.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
