Statewide Forestry BMP & WBMP Specialist

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Uniform Allotment

Annual Boot Allotment

Job summary

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE, is seeking an Environmental Specialist III to implement BMP and WBMP programs across the state. The role involves surveys, site evaluations, and data entry in ArcGIS, with emphasis on BMP/WBMP compliance and reporting.

The position requires a high school diploma with experience or a bachelor's degree with related experience, and a valid Class E driver's license, plus willingness to travel and respond to emergencies

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; or engineering.
• A high school diploma or its equivalent and one and a half (1.5) years of experience as an Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida; or
• A bachelor's degree (4 years) or higher from an accredited college and six (6) months of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; or engineering.
• Requires possession of a valid class E driver license.

Responsibilities

• Implement BMP and WBMP programs statewide.
• Conduct statewide surveys and on-site evaluations for BMP/WBMP compliance.
• Map activity areas in ArcGIS and enter data into survey databases.
• Provide technical assistance on Silviculture BMP and WBMP issues statewide.
• Assist with NOI enrollment and BMP-related requests as needed.
• Draft State Forest Silviculture BMP Activity Reports.
• Plan, develop, and conduct BMP outreach trainings.

Skills

Environmental protection experience

ArcGIS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree or higher

Driver license (Class E)

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE, is seeking an Environmental Specialist III to implement BMP and WBMP programs across the state. The role involves surveys, site evaluations, and data entry in ArcGIS, with emphasis on BMP/WBMP compliance and reporting.

The position requires a high school diploma with experience or a bachelor's degree with related experience, and a valid Class E driver's license, plus willingness to travel and respond to emergencies