OPS Environmental Specialist III - 37979225

Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection in Naples seeks an Environmental Specialist III to lead a community science restoration monitoring program, assessing habitat restoration impacts and coordinating field activities.

You will supervise volunteers, maintain databases, design training, and create outreach materials to engage residents in coastal conservation and stewardship efforts in the Naples area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of coastal conservation and habitat restoration issues.
• Proficiency with GIS methods (ARC-Pro, ARC-online) and MS Office.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret biological data and prepare technical reports.
• Valid driver's license and ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Experience supervising interns and volunteers in conservation activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a community science restoration monitoring program in Naples.
• Coordinate volunteer monitoring efforts and internship programs.
• Maintain and manage restoration data in databases.
• Design citizen science training and outreach materials.
• Engage the public in coastal restoration projects and report to DEP.

Skills

GIS proficiency

Data analysis

Volunteer supervision

Report writing

Microsoft Office

Coastal conservation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Microsoft Excel

Job description

An Environmental Specialist III with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in Naples will oversee a community science restoration monitoring program to assess the effects of habitat restoration activities. The role involves coordinating volunteer monitoring efforts, maintaining databases, designing citizen science training, and creating outreach materials to engage the public in coastal restoration projects. This position reports to the Department of Environmental Protection and supports habitat restoration and community engagement initiatives.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in applicable biological sciences field or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of coastal conservation and habitat restoration issues
• Proficiency with GIS methods (ARC-Pro, ARC-online) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret biological data and prepare technical reports
• Valid driver's license and ability to lift 50 lbs
• Experience providing oversight of seasonal interns and volunteers in conservation activities