OPS Government Operations Consultant II (Resource Management Project Assistant)

The Bureau of Natural and Cultural Resources is seeking an enthusiastic, self-motivated, and well-organized individual to provide natural resource project management assistance and support. Projects include natural community or hydrologic restoration, imperiled species monitoring, invasive species control, prescribed fire, and cultural resource protection. This position will be scheduled for up to 40 hours per week.

This position assists in organizing, tracking, managing tasks, and ensuring the success of natural resource management projects across all Florida State Parks. Projects include, but are not limited to: natural community restoration, invasive species management, prescribed fire, and imperiled species management.

Position duties will include:

• Assisting Bureau staff with project management tasks (e.g. reviewing and creating project scope of works and maps)
• Assisting with research and collection permitting
• Tracking and managing data
• Providing quality control/review of resource management related documents
• Conducting project site-visits
• Assisting with implementation of statewide resource management trainings
• Preparing, uploading, and distributing reports as needed
• Participating in regular project update calls and virtual meetings
• Performing other related natural resource tasks as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Florida natural communities and associated land management activities
• Native and invasive flora and fauna of the Southeast
• Project tracking principles
• Resource management related data collection and mapping
• Office and administration procedures
• Biology, botany, geology, or other related earth sciences/ natural areas management principles

Skill in:

• Microsoft Office Suite – especially Outlook, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Word, and Office 365
• Adobe Acrobat
• Tracking and managing data using online databases

Ability to:

• Collect, organize, evaluate and analyze data
• Prepare correspondence and administrative reports
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Coordinate and correspond with Florida Park Service field staff
• Understand and apply regulations, policies and procedures
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Learn job-specific software programs and technical skills

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

At least 2 years of verifiable related experience in natural resource management. Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.

Pay:

$22.00 - $24.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

Our Organization and Mission: 

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Natural & Cultural Resources

3800 Commonwealth Blvd. M.S. 530, Tallahassee, FL

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.