Environmental Specialist I/Ii/Iii - Wetlands

Description
Minimum Starting Salary:

• Environmental Specialist III, $23.54 - $30.01 Hourly , depending on qualifications
• Environmental Specialist I, $21.11 - $26.91 Hourly , depending on qualifications
• Environmental Specialist II, $22.29 - $28.42 Hourly , depending on qualifications

Who We Are
Orlando, The City Beautiful
For most of Orlando’s history we’ve been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we’re also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We’re transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.
This didn’t happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we’ve transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.
Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city’s potential.
Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.
Nature Of Work
Wetlands - Performs specialized technical field and office work involving research, environmental sampling, and land management activities to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations pertaining to wetlands. Work is performed under general supervision and employees are expected to exercise discretion and independent judgment in interpretation of applicable permits and FDEP (Florida Department of Environmental Protection) regulations. Performance is reviewed through conferences, reports and results obtained.
Minimum Requirements
Environmental Specialist I
Wetlands- Associate's Degree with major course work in chemistry, biology, environmental science, environmental engineering or related field and two (2) year experience in the environmental industry; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience, or Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry, biology, limnology, environmental engineering or related field and six months experience in environmental science, preferably including field experience. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle within the State of Florida.

Environmental Specialist II
Wetlands - Associate's Degree with major course work in chemistry, biology, environmental science, environmental engineering or related field and three (3) years’ experience in environmental science, constructed wetlands management, or resource management; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must have completed Basic Interagency Prescribed Fire course or possess an aquatic commercial herbicide applicator's license.
Environmental Specialist III
Wetlands - Associate's Degree with major course work in chemistry, biology, environmental science, environmental engineering or related field and six (6) years experience in environmental science, constructed wetlands management, or resource management; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must have completed Basic Interagency Prescribed Fire course and posses an aquatic commercial herbicide applicator's license. Must pass FDEP Field Audits/Certifications in all applicable disciplines for environmental data and sample collection. Must posse outstanding customer relation skills and be able to make public presentations.
VALID DRIVER LICENSE FROM ANY STATE MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW. FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE MUST BE PRESENTED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT.