Assoc Environmental Specialist - Nat Res

Department:NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Organizational Unit:SAVE OUR INDIAN RIVER LAGOON PROJECT (50000165)

Position Type:Permanent Full Time/Part Time:Full Time

Open Until Filled.

THIS POSITION IS APPOINTIVE SERVICE

$1,942.03 to $2,136.23 biweekly. Actual salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. South Area/Eau Gallie/Travels Countywide. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Performs entry-level professional environmental work assisting in a variety of tasks on environmentally-related projects and programs for the Natural Resources Stormwater Program.

REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree in an Environmental, a Physical, or a Natural Science related to the area of assignment, including:Ecology and Wetland Ecology, Biology,Environmental Science, Zoology,Marine Science, Resource Management,Marine Biology, Botany,Geology, Natural Resources,Hydrology and Hydrogeology,Conservation Biology,Chemistry, Environmental Planning Coastal Zone Management Environmental, and/or Engineering. Experience and knowledge of using statistical software to perform an analysis of numbers in a data setand interpretation is preferred. Experience with construction oversight and/or field project administration preferred.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must possess, or obtain within twelve (12) months ofemployment, a Florida Stormwater Association (FSA) Stormwater Operator Certification - Level 2, and maintain said certification during the term of employment. Must possess or obtain within twelve (12) months of employment, training in the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for General Water Sampling (FS 2000) and Groundwater Sampling (FS 2200). Must possess, or obtain within eighteen (18) months of employment, a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Stormwater, Erosion, and Sediment Control Inspector certification, and maintain said certification during the term of employment. Must complete all of the Brevard County Mandatory Training for the Development of New Employees classes within nine (9) months of employment. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • LIFT:20 lbs.
   • CARRY:20 lbs.
   • PUSH:20 lbs.
   • PULL:20 lbs.
   
   
   
   
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   
   
   
   • STAND:1 - 3 hours
   • WALK:1 - 3 hours
   • SIT:3 - 5 hours
   • DRIVE:1 - 3 hours
   
   
   
   
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   
   
   
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
   
   
   
   
4. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • Bend; Kneel; Reach
   
   
   
   
5. The employee must have:
   
   
   
   • Good distant vision; Good near vision; Good speech
   
   
   
   
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   
   
   
   • N/A
   
   
   
   

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
   
   
   
   • In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; With feet, legs or hands in water; With odors; Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
   
   
   
   
2. Other working conditions:
   
   
   
   • N/A