Coastal Environmental Scientist

Department:Natural Resources Management Office Organizational Unit:Beaches Boating and Waterways

position Type:Permanent Full Time/Part Time:Full Time

Open Until Filled.

$2,435.26 to $2,678.79 biweekly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. South Area/Travels Countywide. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and may include evenings and weekends, as needed. Performs skilled professional work managing coastal and marine environmental programs, including habitat conservation and restoration, environmental protection, beach nourishment, marine turtle regulatory compliance, and other coastal-related environmental activities. May supervise other professional, technical, and clerical personnel.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences related to the area of assignment, including; Marine Biology, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Science, Coastal Zone Management, Biology, Zoology, Environmental Planning, Resource Management, Conservation Biology, or a similar field PLUS three (3) years of professional experience in a coastal environmental field related to the area of assignment including experience with coastal restoration projects. Must have the ability to swim and travel in watercraft and boats. A Master’s degree is preferred. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver’s license and maintain said license during the term of employment. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   • LIFT:30 lbs.
   • CARRY:30 lbs.
   • PUSH:30 lbs.
   • PULL:30 lbs.
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   • STAND:3 – 5 hours
   • WALK:3 – 5 hours
   • SIT:5 – 8 hours
   • DRIVE:1 – 3 hours
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
4. The employee must be able to:
   • Balance; Bend; Crawl; Kneel; Reach; Stoop
5. The employee must have:
   • Good distant vision; Good near vision; Good speech
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   • Walking will often be in soft sand, within the swash zone, and upon relatively steep sand slopes. Ability to swim and travel in watercraft and boats.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
   • In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; With feet, legs or hands in water; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
2. Other working conditions:
   • Possible exposure to ocean or estuary waters when inspecting projects and occasionally while swimming.