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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 Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), The Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection’s Central Panhandle Aquatic Preserves Office (CPAP) shall provide administrative and oversight services for the following Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) Early Restoration Phase III Projects:
- Florida Oyster Cultch Placement Monitoring Project
- Cat Point Living Shoreline Monitoring Project
- Florida Seagrass Recovery Project
This position will assist in the management of four Aquatic Preserves located in the Florida Panhandle: Alligator Harbor, Apalachicola Bay, St. Joseph Bay, and St. Andrews Aquatic Preserves. This position will also help with long term goals of DEP through developing and implementing restoration and resilience strategies to help protect and preserve Florida’s valuable coastal resources.
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.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes:
- Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements).
- Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan).
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
For more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Pay:
The pay for this position is $17/hr. This is a 40-hour/week position, and long days and weekend work will occasionally occur.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Central Panhandle Aquatic Preserves is seeking to hire a full time OPS Environmental Specialist I to oversee, coordinate, and accomplish the Florida Oyster Cultch Placement Project, the Cat Point Living Shoreline Project, and the Florida Seagrass Recovery Project. Staff will provide technical support to the CPAP Manager and will participate in all aspects of the construction oversight and management, as well as on-site monitoring associated with the projects.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of watershed management principles, laws, and regulations.
- Knowledge and experience in seagrass, living shoreline, and oyster research and monitoring.
- Knowledge of coastal restoration practices.
- Knowledge of water quality instrumentation.
- Ability to analyze and solve problems.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
- Ability to prepare and critique technical documents.
- Ability to maintain a valid driver's license.
- Ability to maintain SCUBA requirements for Department’s Diving Program.
- Ability to plan, organize, prioritize work assignments for successful, timely completion.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Required or Preferred Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological or environmental sciences is required.
- The ability to swim, snorkel, and SCUBA safely.
Experience in operating and trailering boats is preferred.
Other Job Related Requirements for this position:
- Valid Driver License.
- Participants must have an open water SCUBA certification or higher.
POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT:
This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust. Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment.
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.
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 must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.