Preserve Land Manager

, based upon experience, and benefits begin within 60 days of hire. Apply today and see how your role impacts the community for generations to come!* Evaluate natural and altered habitats and develop management strategies for restoration and long-term maintenance* Prepare, implement, and update management plans, reports (including FCT reports), and required documentation for managed sites* Monitor, document, and manage invasive, nuisance, exotic, and listed plant and wildlife species, including development of long- and short-term invasive species plans* Develop annual prescribed burn plans and participate as a crew member on ecological burns* Oversee resource management projects, including bid specifications, contractor oversight, and contract management duties* Monitor and maintain park facilities and amenities to ensure safe and functional public use* Develop, coordinate, and deliver interpretive and educational programs for the public* Coordinate volunteers, respond to citizen concerns, and patrol County lands to maintain staff presence and address security issues* Assist with budget planning, grant applications, and supplemental funding efforts for resource management projects* Collaborate with County departments and state agencies, manage inter-agency agreements, review permits and research applications, and conduct conservation easement inspections- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one (1) of the biological or physical sciences, or a related field ***AND*** three (3) years of natural resource management experience- **-OR-** Master's degree from an accredited college or university in one (1) of the biological or physical sciences, or a related field ***AND*** two (2) years of natural resource management experience- **-OR-** Progressively responsible professional natural resource management experience (totaling a minimum of seven (7) years) may substitute for the required college degree, at management's discretion* Ability and willingness to annually pass the moderate FFS pack test (carry 25 pounds while walking 2 miles in 30 minutes)* Ability to operate ATVs, brush trucks, four-wheel-drive vehicles, and chainsaws* Florida plant identification skills* Natural resource management (prescribed fire, invasive species management, habitat restoration, etc.) in Florida- Pesticide Applicator License or the ability to obtain- Certified NATA Natural Areas Manager or the ability to obtain- Completion of Basic Wildland Firefighting (S-130/190), Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior (S-290), Wildland Fire Chainsaws

(S-112 or S-212) and completion of ICS 100-200 or the ability to obtain* This role must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.* Must be able to work outdoors in hot and humid conditions**Starting Pay Range:** $57,577.60 - $63,003.00/ annually, based upon experience* Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!* For more information about employee benefits, please

for additional information.* Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.* Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)**** #J-18808-Ljbffr