Environmental Specialist II - 37020851

Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics; Florida; Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, through its Water Quality Monitoring Program in Temple Terrace, seeks an Environmental Specialist II to lead field sampling and data management for freshwater, estuarine, and marine ecosystems.

The role requires boater safety training, snorkeling capability, GIS expertise, and proficiency in water quality protocols. Primary duties include sampling, equipment maintenance, and inquiry handling related to water quality concerns.

Qualifikationen

• Five years of verifiable experience in environmental sciences or related field.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and interpret scientific data.
• Boater safety training and ability to operate small powerboats.
• Proficiency in water quality sampling techniques and field instruments.
• Ability to perform floral and faunal biological assessments and taxonomic analysis.
• Experience with GIS (ESRI) and MS Office.

Aufgaben

• Conduct water quality sampling in freshwater, estuarine, and marine ecosystems.
• Perform biological assessments and taxonomic analyses.
• Manage data and maintain field equipment.
• Investigate complaints related to water quality violations.

Kenntnisse

Data collection & interpretation

Boater safety training

Water quality sampling

GIS (ESRI)

Office software (MS Office)

Taxonomic analysis

Tools

Powerboats operation

Field instruments calibration

Water quality testing equipment

Jobbeschreibung

The Environmental Specialist II works for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Water Quality Monitoring Program in Temple Terrace, conducting water quality sampling and biological assessments in freshwater, estuarine, and marine ecosystems. The role includes field sampling, data management, equipment maintenance, and complaint investigations related to water quality violations. Position requires boater safety training, snorkeling capability, and expertise in GIS and water quality monitoring protocols.

Key qualifications:

• Five years of verifiable experience in chemistry, environmental science, natural sciences, biological sciences, or related field


• Skill in collecting, evaluating, and interpreting scientific and technical data


• Skill in operating and trailering small powerboats with boater safety training


• Proficiency in water quality sampling techniques and field instrument operation and calibration


• Ability to perform floral and faunal biological assessments and taxonomic analysis


• Skilled in GIS software (ESRI) and Microsoft Office applications