ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - SES - 37001951
Requisition No: 840860
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - SES - 37001951
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 37001951
Salary: $51,000-$56,000
Posting Closing Date: 11/27/2024
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Position #37001951
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Our Organization and Mission:
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 Work You Will Do:
The mission of the RBNERR is to provide a basis for informed stewardship of estuaries in Southwest Florida through research and education.
The best qualified candidate for the Environmental Specialist III will possess the knowledge, skills, and experience required for the successful daily operations of RBNERR.
The Difference You Will Make:
The Environmental Specialist III is a core member of the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (RBNERR).
The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) provides funding to state governments and universities to administer the National Estuarine Research Reserves (NERRs) currently implemented at 29 locations around the coastal United States and its territories.
The Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (RBNERR), located in Naples, Florida was designated in 1978 as the third NERR in the nation due to its outstanding natural features including pristine mangrove forests and barrier islands.
How You Will Grow:
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.
Where You Will Work:
RBNERR is located between the beautiful coastal towns of Naples and Marco Island in Collier County, Florida.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
This full-time Career Service position offers health insurance benefits.
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
- Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
- Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Tuition waivers;
- And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Pay:
$51,000-$56,000 annually - 40 hours per week.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
The incumbent in this position serves as a program consultant responsible for the research and monitoring program at the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve.
Develops and implements the coastal research and monitoring programs within the Reserve in accordance with state and federal policies and guidelines for the Department of Environmental Protection and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Serves as technical advisor for Reserve efforts towards resource protection by addressing resource threats and management issues. Serves as technical advisor to the Reserve Manager and the Management Team in developing rules, regulations, and guidelines regarding scientific research within the Reserve. Assists in evaluating resource management problems and recommends science-based and environmentally responsible solutions. Assists in the preparation and execution of the Reserve Management Plan.
Supervises, trains and directs work of staff assigned to the research program. Serves as a member of the Management Team and works collaboratively with other Reserve programs and personnel to find integrated solutions to a variety of environmental and organizational challenges. Coordinates the activities and work products of visiting investigators before, during and after their stay at the Reserve. Supervises graduate research fellows as appropriate.
Manages data, conducts data analysis and facilitates information transfer. Establishes and maintains a departmental priority for the proper collection and timely analysis of research data, synthesis of historical data, and creation of research data products for use by the science community, educators and coastal decision makers.
Coordinates and initiates efforts to locate and obtain external sources of funding for research and other related projects. Activities include grant writing and management for various state and federal funding opportunities as well as fostering partnerships with other agencies and organizations.
Coordinates activities with other state and federal researchers, environmental managers, and primary users of the Reserve to determine research needs and to encourage additional research within the Reserve. Prioritizes various responsibilities by striking a balance between coordinating external requests for data, assistance, equipment, guidance and cooperation with the internal workload tasked to the research staff. Prioritizes research needs with a focus on critical issues with guidance from the Reserve Manager and input from the Management Team.
Develops and delivers research presentations with an emphasis on effective transmission of scientific information to target audiences including environmental professionals, resource managers and coastal decision makers. Coordinates the development and dissemination of research reports and circulars. Prepares peer reviewed manuscripts with an emphasis on Reserve based research projects.
Performs various other duties as assigned or required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical and natural sciences. Knowledge of Florida coastal ecology and estuarine systems. Ability to accurately collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific or technical data; understand and apply applicable rules and regulations; policies and procedures relating to environmental programs; efficiently and effectively manage time and resources including preparation and management of budgets; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments and to work independently without supervision; supervise and effectively manage employees; develop appropriate strategic objectives for department programs; develop successful working relationships with various local, state and federal partners to advance the mission of the Reserve; ability and willingness to work effectively in a collaborative work environment with staff from other disciplines; outside in harsh and uncomfortable conditions: operate boats with outboard motors for use on coastal waters. Required skills include data analysis, grant
writing, technical writing, and public speaking
Minimum Qualifications:
Driver’s License required.
Masters Degree required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to operate boats with outboard motors for use on coastal waters preferred.
DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:
HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
NAPLES, FL, US, 34113
Nearest Major Market: Naples