Environmental Specialist I: Park Resource Management

State of Florida; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Environmental Protection seeks an Environmental Specialist I for Myakka River State Park in Sarasota, FL. The role plans, coordinates, and participates in daily and long-range resource management tasks, requiring flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities include habitat restoration, invasive species control, prescribed fire, interpretive programming, and coordinating volunteers and partners. Salary listed as $3,083.33 monthly and $37,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of biological assessment and restoration techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to compile, organize and analyze data; brochure development.

Responsibilities

• Assess resource management needs and coordinate plans based on biological assessments.
• Perform invasive plant and animal removal and monitor feral hog removal by contractors.
• Document actions and maintain accurate records; conduct prescribed fires and post-burn monitoring.
• Coordinate equipment for fire line preparation to meet objectives.
• Oversee herbicide inventory and staff training.
• Develop interpretive exhibits and literature; support park programming.
• Coordinate volunteers and partners; submit quarterly/annual reports.

Skills

Biological assessment

Restoration techniques

Plant identification

Verbal and written communication

Data collection and analysis

Brochure development

GIS software

GPS data collection

Herbicide application

Equipment operation (tractors, fire)

Tools

GIS software

GPS

Tractors

Herbicide sprayers

Fire equipment

Job description

Florida Department of Environmental Protection seeks an Environmental Specialist I for Myakka River State Park in Sarasota, FL. The role plans, coordinates, and participates in daily and long-range resource management tasks, requiring flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities include habitat restoration, invasive species control, prescribed fire, interpretive programming, and coordinating volunteers and partners. Salary listed as $3,083.33 monthly and $37,000 annually.