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Grow Here. Stay Here.\nAre you passionate about the environment and looking to make a difference in the community? The Environmental Specialist III role is responsible for leading environmental resource management initiatives within coastal environments while also overseeing contracted landscape maintenance services. This role supports both environmental stewardship and operational excellence by leading land and waterway management projects and providing oversight of landscape contractors to maintain safe, clean, and visually appealing park spaces. Benefits begin within 60 days of hire, and there are opportunities for advancement. Apply today and know that your work impacts generations to come!About the Position\nIn this role, you will...\nLead habitat improvement projects, invasive species control, ecological surveys, park improvements, derelict vessel removal, and artificial reef initiatives.\nServe as liaison with internal departments and external agencies regarding derelict vessels, waterway access, and navigation issues and improvements.\nMaintain field equipment (boats, GPS, small equipment, etc.) and assist in prescribed fire operations as needed.\nDevelop and distribute environmental education materials and provide public outreach and technical assistance.\nInspect landscape maintenance work performed by contractors at Siesta Beach Park to ensure quality, safety, and contract compliance.\nMaintain accurate inspection reports, provide contractor feedback, and collaborate with Contract Managers on performance reviews.\nSubmit or verify work orders, review payment justifications, and assist in landscape-related project planning.\nSupport vegetation control, minor planting oversight, and herbicide application tracking within assigned areas.\nPerform outdoor fieldwork using small equipment such as chainsaws, trimmers, and sprayers to support land/vegetation management and maintenance tasks in varying site and weather conditions.\nConduct public outreach by providing education on coastal natural resources, responding to community inquiries, supporting civic and agency partnerships, and coordinating with media and volunteers to promote division goals.\nAbout the Schedule\nWork Hours:\nFull-Time, 40 hours per week.\nTypical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (no weekends!)\nAs a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.\nAbout You\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree in biology, ecology, environmental sciences, or a related field -AND- three (3) years of professional experience.\n-OR- A master’s degree may substitute for one year of professional experience.\n-OR- Progressively responsible professional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required college degree.\nState of Florida pesticide applicators license with an endorsement in Natural Areas or the ability to obtain within 6 months after hire (we can help with this!)\nPreferred Qualifications:\nUnited States Coast Guard boater safety certifications.\nLimited Lawn and Ornamental applicator endorsement.\nWildland fire certifications in S-130 and S-190.\nScuba diving certification.\nSubject to Passing Substance Screening: This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening. An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment for a period of five years.\nAbout Everything Else\nStarting Pay: $58,947.00/annually\nOur interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).\nIf you are selected to join our team,please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:\n1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents\nIf your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above - List B Documents.) \n2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above - List C Documents.)\nBenefits:\nEnjoy 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!\nFor more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.\nUtilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple SarasotaCounty Government locations. \nEnjoy 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!)\nA different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County - Many Voices, One Team.\nWe celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.\nOur vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service - internally and externally.\nA job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selectionprocess is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.\nSarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. 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