[SRM] Fw: Job Opportunities!!!

Thu Sep 5 07:44:33 MST 2019

Hello, Here is some information about jobs in Florida.  Remember, winter is coming.  It may be a good time to find a nice warm spot in the sun.  

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Vacancy Announcement Wetland Ecosystem Support Team Leader  Application Due Date:  September 13, 2019 

The Longleaf Alliance is seeking a Team Leader for the Gulf Coastal Plain Ecosystem Partnership (GCPEP) Wetland Ecosystem Support Team (WEST).  The WEST, consisting of four staff (3 Team Members, 1 Team Leader), was developed to support restoration of isolated wetlands in the GCPEP landscape.  

Priority work by the WEST will center on prescribed burning, invasive species control, mechanical treatments, for threatened and endangered species recovery, all tied to restoration of isolated wetlands.  Priority work areas include Eglin Air Force Base, Escribano Point Wildlife Management Area, Garcon Point Water Management Area, Yellow River Marsh Preserve State Park, and Blackwater River State Forest.  The position is full time with benefits and is currently funded for 1 year with the potential of an additional two years of funding. 

Duties: The Wetland Ecosystem Support Team Leader is responsible for leading the restoration of priority isolated wetlands that the team is assigned per the direction of the land manager and Longleaf Alliance, tracking herbicide usage, communicating with supervisor, partners, and crew, maintaining a safe and efficient work environment  while using mechanical treatments, prescribed fire, invasive species control, and habitat restoration for rare, threatened, and endangered species and any other duties assigned. 

Qualifications: Applicants must have at a minimum, an AA or BS in biology, ecology, natural resources management or related field and two years of related work experience. In addition, the applicant must have basic fire qualifications to include NWCG certificates for S-130, S-190, and S-212, and must have or pass the Arduous Pack Test (3miles, 45 lbs., in less than 45 minutes) within the first month.  Preferred qualifications include S-131 with a completed or open Task Book for FFT1 Advanced Wildland Fire Fighter, a current red card, a commercial herbicide applicator license, field experience with prescribed fire and control of invasive species, ability to use a chainsaw and/or brush cutter, the ability to use computer and field equipment, and the ability to work in wet and harsh conditions. 

The wage will be $17.25/hour.  A resume, cover letter, and three professional references must be received no later than September 13 2019, electronically to: Kaiden Spurlockkaiden at longleafalliance.org Cell 863-605-4104 

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From: Florida EPPC <FLEPPC at LISTSERV.UGA.EDU>On Behalf Of Aimee Cooper
Sent: Thursday, September 5, 2019 10:07 AM
To: FLEPPC at LISTSERV.UGA.EDU
Subject: FW: Job Opportunities!!!

My apologies for any cross postings. Heartland CISMA has compiled information for the following 6 current job opportunities below.

Aimee

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Aimee Cooper

Environmental Planner

St. Lucie County, BOCC

Environmental Resources Department | 2300 Virginia Avenue | Ft. Pierce, FL 34982

Office: 772-462-6440 | Fax: 772-462-1684 |ERD Website

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Secretary, Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC)

St. Lucie County Environmental Resources is committed to great service and your feedback is vital.

Please take our short survey to let us know how we’re doing.

www.StLucieCo.gov/CustomerSurveyERD

From: Florida CISMAs [mailto:FLORIDACISMAS at LISTSERV.UGA.EDU]On Behalf Of Bell,Emily C
Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2019 4:35 PM
To: FLORIDACISMAS at LISTSERV.UGA.EDU
Subject: Fw: Job Opportunities!!!

SECURITY WARNING: This email originated from outside the County systems. Please show caution when clicking links or opening attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Questions, call Customer Service at 772-462-2146.

FYI.  Thanks to Heartland CISMA for compiling the info on these 6 current job opportunities.

Emily Bell

UF/IFAS Invasive Species Extension Coordinator

Florida Invasive Species Partnership Coordinator

University of Florida IFAS

School of Forest Resources and Conservation

Office: (352) 846-2374

Cell: (904) 314-0455

ecbell at ufl.edu

invasivespecies.ifas.ufl.edu 

www.floridainvasives.org 

From: Heartland CISMA <heartland at floridainvasives.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 4, 2019 11:27 AM
Cc: Alex Onisko; Candice Knothe; Cathy Knott; Cheryl Millett; Cody Marie Miller; Devon Moore; Dexter Sowell; Elysia Dytrych; Erik Egensteiner; Jackson Mosley; Julie Vogel; Kateri Tonyan; Lou Shepherd; Mike Sowinski; Savannah Winstanley; Carnevale,Shannon A; Stacy Williams; Steve Richardson; Tabitha Biehl
Subject: Job Opportunities!!!

Hello all! 

See below the 6 job opportunities throughout the state!

1.     Title: Environmental Specialist
Company: SC Gov-ATS (Ad-Vance Personnel Services)
Click the link below to see the details of the position:
https://chm.tbe.taleo.net/chm01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ADVANCE&cws=40&rid=4568

2.    Natural Resources Division Manager, City of Winter Haven

Closes on August 26th.

https://www.egovlink.com/winterhaven/postings_info.asp?posting_id=4501&dlistid=621&listtype=JOB&sc_category_id=&sc_status_id=134&sc_show_expired=N

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SALARY & BENEFITS: Depending on experience, $54,267 - $89,627 per year with a benefit package that includes 12 vacation days, 12 sick days and 11 paid holidays per year; co-sponsored medical, dental and life insurance plan participation; a 401(a) Retirement Plan and Social Security coverage
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3.     TheSouth Florida Water Management District is seeking aVegetation Management Technician to oversee aquatic vegetation management efforts in the District’s Stormwater Treatment Area Program.   Please see details below. Applications can be submitted online athttps://www.sfwmd.gov/careers. Reference Position #: 2556BR

Job Title:            STA Vegetation Management Technician

Location:             West Palm Beach, FL

Position #:          2556BR

Job Description:  The primary responsibility of this position is to direct, oversee and monitor vegetation management measures in the Everglades Stormwater Treatment Areas (STAs) and other constructed wetlands managed by the District.  Management measures are employed to ensure establishment and maintenance of desired vegetation communities and control plant species that impact water quality treatment capabilities.

The incumbent will instruct and direct District contractors in aerial and ground application of herbicides, mechanical removal of undesirable vegetation, and measures to promote establishment of desired plant species, including supplemental plantings.  The incumbent will also be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the progress of these vegetation management efforts.

The incumbent will report to the Vegetation Management Section’s Senior Scientist and will work closely with other Section staff in coordinating STA vegetation management activities in a timely and efficient manner.  The incumbent will conduct routine inspections of contractors engaged in vegetation management measures, complete inspection reports, and assist with preparation of vegetation management plans and statements of work. The incumbent will also provide logistical support to Section staff engaged in vegetation management field studies and occasionally perform herbicide applications for smaller projects.

Applicants must have an education background and practical work experience in vegetation management, good verbal and written communication skills, and ability to plan and manage heavy workloads, enthusiasm and temperament for dealing with harsh wetland field conditions, and willingness and commitment to actively contribute to a collaborative team work effort.  Florida wetland plant identification and airboat operation skills are preferred.

Employment Guidelines:Bachelor's Degree in Natural Sciences and 2+ years of experience in vegetation management work.  Or, an Associate's Degree in Natural or Physical Science or related field and 4+ years of experience in vegetation management work.

Licenses:  Valid State of Florida Driver’s License.  Possession or ability to acquire within 180 days State of Florida pesticide applicators license with Aquatic and Natural Areas certification.  District airboat certification will be required within 180 days of hire.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:  The work environment is a combination of field work (80%) and office work (20%), with regular exposure to a hot and humid environment in remote and heavy vegetative areas, with exposure to stinging/biting insects, snakes, and alligators.  May be required to lift up to 60 lbs. 

Additional physical requirements include agility, balancing, basic water skills and ability to swim, driving vehicles, kneeling, and moving/transporting equipment, walking through rough terrain, working in, on, or near water.

Due to the District’s response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies.  This position is a member of the Emergency Debris Operations Team.

Salary Minimum:             $38,646.40

Salary Midpoint:              $45,947.20

Organization:                    STA & Invasive Species Management

Hiring Manager:               LeRoy Rodgers (lrodgers at sfwmd.gov)

4.     We have aSenior Environmental Specialist (Preserve Manager) position open in theAlachua County Forever Program. Please see the attached flyer for details and feel free to contact either myself or Sandy Vardaman at 352-264-6803.

Job title:                             Senior Environmental Specialist

Closing Date/Time:         Tuesday September 13, 2019 11:59 PM EST

Salary:                                $48,401.60 Annually

Job Type:                           Full time with Benefits (40 hours/week)

The Alachua County Parks and Conservation Lands Department is seeking applicants for a Senior Environmental Specialist Position to assist the Land Conservation Program with management of preserves and evaluation of potential properties for acquisition through the Alachua County Forever Program.

Desirable skills include management plan preparation and implementation, evaluation of potential acquisition sites, project development, contractor oversight, all aspects of prescribed burning, exotic plant control, forestry, site development, ecological monitoring, grant writing, development of restoration projects, and supervision of a small staff. Excellent knowledge of North Central Florida ecology, flora and fauna, ArcGIS, and data management are highly desirable.

5.     TheFlorida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) at Florida State University is looking for an experiencedbotanist to work under the supervision of FNAI’s senior botanist on an array of applied research projects supporting land management and conservation in Florida. 

POSITION TITLE:    Botanist (full time, one year, OPS position with potential for extension)

SUPERVISOR:          Amy Jenkins

LOCATION:             Tallahassee, FL

DATE PREPARED:  August 2019

CLOSING DATE:     Midnight September 12, 2019

SALARY:                   $20/hour (expected depending on qualifications)

SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) at Florida State University is looking for an experienced botanist to work under the supervision of FNAI’s senior botanist on an array of applied research projects supporting land management and conservation in Florida.  Field work will be conducted on conservation lands from the Keys to the Panhandle.   Candidates with the applicable skills will help with GIS work, data analysis, species distribution modeling, and manuscript preparation.  Work will be split between field and office time, but will involve a considerable number of long field days in often challenging conditions – extreme temperatures, humidity, sun, biting insects, dense vegetation.  Candidates must be comfortable working in small groups, or sometimes alone, in areas with sporadic cell service, navigating to field sites through difficult terrain, and walking long distances.

Current FNAI projects that the candidate may assist with include:

                   Rare plant surveys

Vegetation monitoring plot data collection to inform land management

Natural community (ecosystem/vegetative community) mapping

Invasive plant surveys and evaluation of treatment efficacy
ABOUT FNAI:  The Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) is Florida's Natural Heritage Program and state member of the NatureServe network.  We are housed within the Florida Resources and Environmental Analysis Center at Florida State University.  As the Florida Heritage Program, one of our primary responsibilities is maintaining a spatial database of information on Florida's rarest species and conservation lands but we also work on an array of applied research projects to inform conservation and land management decisions making with funding provided by state and federal agency partners.  Our office is off-campus in Midtown which is centrally located near shops, restaurants, and historic neighborhoods.  The larger Tallahassee region offers many outdoor recreation opportunities in the nearby Apalachicola National Forest and a number of coastal parks and refuges within a short drive from town.

DUTIES: 

Identify plants, collect data on vegetative structure and composition, and distinguish vegetative communities using standard field protocols. 

Prepare maps using ArcGIS, process field data, analyze spatial and tabular data.

Participate in meetings with co-workers, and agency partners as necessary to coordinate project activities and present results as required by project. 

Assist in the completion of technical reports and/or manuscripts upon project completion.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in the botany or biological sciences (master’s degree or PhD preferred)

Minimum of one year (two years or more preferred) full-time experience collecting botanical field data. 

Experience identifying plants using taxonomic keys and extensive knowledge of the flora of the southeastern US, preferably Florida.

Good organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. 

Ability to work independently and under pressure of deadlines and to provide written responses in a timely manner. 

Ability to communicate well in person and in writing.

Ability to work well with FNAI staff scientists and other university or agency partners.

A commitment to conducting professional conservation work and delivering high quality products.

Willingness to travel frequently during the week for multi-day work trips in remote areas.

Excellent physical condition and the ability to conduct rigorous field work in adverse conditions.

Other Preferred Skills:

Experience with remote sensing, natural community and habitat interpretation from aerial photographs and satellite imagery.

Experience or familiarity with ArcGIS and database management software.

Experience/interest in primitive camping (camping on site during the cooler months allows FNAI staff to make good use of daylight in areas where hotels are far away)  

Experience using R for data analysis.

Experience using python programming language.

Experience with LiDAR/Laser Scanner data processing and interpretation.

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6.     Vacancy Announcement Wetland Ecosystem Support Team Leader  

Application Due Date:  September 13, 2019 

The Longleaf Alliance is seeking a Team Leader for the Gulf Coastal Plain Ecosystem Partnership (GCPEP) Wetland Ecosystem Support Team (WEST).  The WEST, consisting of four staff (3 Team Members, 1 Team Leader), was developed to support restoration of isolated wetlands in the GCPEP landscape.  
Priority work by the WEST will center on prescribed burning, invasive species control, mechanical treatments, for threatened and endangered species recovery, all tied to restoration of isolated wetlands.  Priority work areas include Eglin Air Force Base, Escribano Point Wildlife Management Area, Garcon Point Water Management Area, Yellow River Marsh Preserve State Park, and Blackwater River State Forest.  The position is full time with benefits and is currently funded for 1 year with the potential of an additional two years of funding. 
Duties: The Wetland Ecosystem Support Team Leader is responsible for leading the restoration of priority isolated wetlands that the team is assigned per the direction of the land manager and Longleaf Alliance, tracking herbicide usage, communicating with supervisor, partners, and crew, maintaining a safe and efficient work environment  while using mechanical treatments, prescribed fire, invasive species control, and habitat restoration for rare, threatened, and endangered species and any other duties assigned. 
Qualifications: Applicants must have at a minimum, an AA or BS in biology, ecology, natural resources management or related field and two years of related work experience. In addition, the applicant must have basic fire qualifications to include NWCG certificates for S-130, S-190, and S-212, and must have or pass the Arduous Pack Test (3miles, 45 lbs., in less than 45 minutes) within the first month.  Preferred qualifications include S-131 with a completed or open Task Book for FFT1 Advanced Wildland Fire Fighter, a current red card, a commercial herbicide applicator license, field experience with prescribed fire and control of invasive species, ability to use a chainsaw and/or brush cutter, the ability to use computer and field equipment, and the ability to work in wet and harsh conditions. 

The wage will be $17.25/hour.  A resume, cover letter, and three professional references must be received no later than September 13 2019, electronically to: Kaiden Spurlock kaiden at longleafalliance.org Cell 863-605-4104 

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