NEOGOV · 15 hours ago
Environmental Field Specialist - Mitigation
Bradenton, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$21.92/hr - $32.87/hr
1+ years expNEOGOV is a company that focuses on natural resources and environmental management. They are seeking an Environmental Field Specialist - Mitigation to assist with ecological restoration and mitigation projects, conduct field surveys, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations. The role involves working collaboratively with a multi-disciplined environmental team and requires knowledge of wetland and upland ecology.
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Responsibilities
Participates in projects and tasks assigned to the Ecological and Marine Resources Division
Assists with field surveys, contractor oversight, report preparation for environmental resource permits, grant reporting, and compensatory mitigation compliance related to ecological restoration (freshwater, tidal, and uplands) and wetland mitigation projects
Tasks include habitat characterizations, environmental assessments, support on wetland delineations, plant identification, wildlife surveys, permitting support, and permit compliance
This position will assist with preparing environmental reports, analyzing field data, reviewing engineering plans, and researching permits and land use changes to strategize ecological restoration and mitigation project
An understanding of state and federal permitting, including state environmental resources permitting, (ERP), and Federal Section 404 and Section 10
Requires an understanding of wetland and upland ecology to collect field data to support the design of restoration and mitigation projects including, but not limited to, wildlife, hydrology, vegetation, and soils using standards established by the regulatory agencies
Perform gopher tortoise surveys and support tortoise relocations under our Authorized Gopher Tortoise Agents
Ability to utilize GPS and experience using ArcGIS Pro, highly desirable
Assist with analyzing data and writing scientific, technical, and programmatic reports resulting from work
Participates with a multi-disciplined environmental team that is highly collaborative to achieve Division goals and objectives
Assists with multiple, concurrent ecological restoration and mitigation projects, including project planning and contractor oversight
Reports contractor performance for quality control
Assists the marine resources team to maintain navigational aids, facilitate the removal of abandoned and derelict vessels, and help with planning and implementing the artificial reef program and other restoration projects
Ability to identify Florida native plants and specifically vegetation used in wetland (e.g., freshwater and tidal) and upland habitat restoration
Experience with nuisance and exotic species identification and willingness to learn best practices to manage such species
Reviews and understands federal, state, and local rules and regulations related to the Department's ecological restoration and mitigation projects to ensure compliance
Interpret and implement environmental permitting regulations, including field survey techniques and monitoring to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations
Ability to assist with wetland delineations and wildlife surveys as well as communicate results to supervisor to share with regulatory entities to advance environmental permitting efforts related to projects
Assist in the review and interpretation of environmental reports, environmental impact analyses, engineering plans, and related documents to facilitate sound environmental permitting and restoration decisions for the Department
Assists in conducting natural resource assessments, surveys, and reports for compliance with regulatory and granting agency requirements
Assists in the preparation of environmental resource permit applications, narrative reports, and documents needed to advance permitting for habitat restoration and mitigation projects
Works with other Natural Resource Department Divisions to advance ecological restoration and habitat management initiatives
Investigates and resolves a variety of citizen inquiries and complaints related to areas of assignment
Assists supervisor in preparing follow-up reports and correspondence
Uses Global Positioning System (GPS) software to collect and interpret field data
Performs spatial analysis and prepares interpretive maps using ArcGIS tools
Conducts permitting reviews and special ecological assessments on mangroves, wetlands, and uplands to protect environmentally sensitive areas
Makes public presentations related to area of assignment
Performs other related work (including weather or extreme emergency duties) as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in natural/physical sciences, geography, environmental engineering, marine science, or closely related field
Minimum of one (1) year of professional or technical experience related to area of assignment
Valid driver's license required with valid Florida driver license required within 30 days of hire
Good knowledge and understanding of current principles and practices in environmental resource permitting, ecological restoration/mitigation, and natural resources protection
Good knowledge and understanding of local flora and fauna as it pertains to areas of assignment
Good knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance necessary to successfully perform job responsibilities, including state and federal permitting requirements for ecological restoration/ mitigation, earthmoving, and dredge/fill in state and federally jurisdictional wetlands and surface waters
Good knowledge and understanding of computer systems and software applications required to perform job duties
Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, including public presentation skills, in order to interact professionally and effectively with staff, elected officials, funding agencies, the general public, and other stakeholders
Ability to communicate Manatee County policies, practices, and procedures
Ability to operate Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to collect and interpret field data and to create interpretive maps using ArcGIS tools
Experience with writing technical reports
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Applicants must be self-motivated, trustworthy, and committed to ethical practices
Preferred
Botany and ecology experience preferred
Florida Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicator License preferred, or ability to obtain within 6 months
Ability to utilize GPS and experience using ArcGIS Pro desired
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Wellbeing Benefits
Miscellaneous Benefits
Paid Time Off
Insurance
Retirement
Career Wellness
Education Benefits
Flexible Spending Account
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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