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Brevard County

Assoc Environmental Specialist - Nat Res

Brevard County, Viera East, Florida, United States

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Department:

Natural Resources Management

Office

Organizational Unit: SAVE OUR INDIAN RIVER LAGOON PROJECT

Position Type: Permanent

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Open Until Filled.

THIS POSITION IS APPOINTIVE SERVICE

$2,022.03 to $2,224.23 biweekly. Actual salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Government Center/Viera. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and includes occasional evenings and weekends as needed. Performs entry-level professional work assisting in a variety of tasks on environmentally-related projects and programs for the Save our Indian River Lagoon (SOIRL) Program.

REQUIREMENTS

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Bachelor's degree in Environmental, a Physical, or a Natural Science related to lagoon and/or shoreline restoration, including Ecology and Wetland Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, Zoology, Marine Science, Resource Management, Marine Biology, Botany, Geology, Natural Resources, Hydrology and Hydrogeology, Conservation Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Planning, Coastal Zone Management, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field. Experience with stormwater and wastewater is preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must complete all of the Brevard County Mandatory Training for the Development of New Employees classes within nine (9) months 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

The employee must be able to:

LIFT:20 lbs.

CARRY:20 lbs.

PUSH:20 lbs.

PULL:20 lbs.

In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:

STAND:1 - 3 hours

WALK:1 - 3 hours

SIT:3 - 5 hours

DRIVE:1 - 3 hours

The employee must repetitively perform:

Fine manipulation

(ex. writing, wiring); Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)

The employee must be able to:

None

The employee must have:

Good speech

Other necessary physical activities/traits

N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

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; 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

Other working conditions:

N/A