What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coastal Environmental Specialist position at Charlotte County BCC?
JOB
JOB SUMMARYPerforms technical, manual and administrative work protecting Charlotte County’s coastal, marine and aquatic resources including listed wildlife species, and native habitats, through the administration and support of the County’s marine related programs in accordance with all applicable natural resource laws and codes and the Charlotte County Comprehensive Plan. Assists in the administration and oversight of coastal species management, the abandoned vessel program, artificial reef program, and aquatic habitat management and monitoring.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSConducts coastal species and vegetation surveys according to set protocols and prepares reports for regulatory agencies. Assists in managing coastal habitats and performs inspections to ensure compliance listed species laws and codes Designing, permitting, monitoring, and reporting of artificial reef, blue ways trail markers, and aquatic projects Assists local and state law enforcement agencies to investigate abandoned vessel issues associated with the County's Abandon Vessel program Assists County departments with permit compliance involving listed species and coastal resources. Writes and distributes educational materials; speaks to civic groups and at public conferences. Reviews land development permit applications that may potentially affect coastal species. Assists other County departments and the general public with questions or concerns regarding coastal resources issues. Provides exceptional customer assistance, problem-solving, and/or complaints resolution by all forms of communication.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience: Bachelor’s DegreePreferred: Natural sciences, with emphasis on wildlife ecology and conservation One (1) year of experience in permitting and environmental compliance.Licenses and/or Certificates: Maintain a valid driver’s license.Ability to possess and maintain the following certifications and licensures: Basic Boater Safety SCUBA Gopher Tortoise Agent
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL DEMANDSStooping, crouching, walking, pulling, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception, wading. Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.WORK ENVIRONMENTWork is primarily performed outdoors and requires tolerance to heat, sun, wind, rain and/or other adverse environmental conditions such as: biting/stinging insects, irate customers, extreme noise, odors, heights and/or dust.RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONSThis position requires some exposure or risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous materials, heavy equipment, assault and battery, pathogens, etc.).To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans’ Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.
JOB SUMMARYPerforms technical, manual and administrative work protecting Charlotte County’s coastal, marine and aquatic resources including listed wildlife species, and native habitats, through the administration and support of the County’s marine related programs in accordance with all applicable natural resource laws and codes and the Charlotte County Comprehensive Plan. Assists in the administration and oversight of coastal species management, the abandoned vessel program, artificial reef program, and aquatic habitat management and monitoring.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSConducts coastal species and vegetation surveys according to set protocols and prepares reports for regulatory agencies. Assists in managing coastal habitats and performs inspections to ensure compliance listed species laws and codes Designing, permitting, monitoring, and reporting of artificial reef, blue ways trail markers, and aquatic projects Assists local and state law enforcement agencies to investigate abandoned vessel issues associated with the County's Abandon Vessel program Assists County departments with permit compliance involving listed species and coastal resources. Writes and distributes educational materials; speaks to civic groups and at public conferences. Reviews land development permit applications that may potentially affect coastal species. Assists other County departments and the general public with questions or concerns regarding coastal resources issues. Provides exceptional customer assistance, problem-solving, and/or complaints resolution by all forms of communication.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience: Bachelor’s DegreePreferred: Natural sciences, with emphasis on wildlife ecology and conservation One (1) year of experience in permitting and environmental compliance.Licenses and/or Certificates: Maintain a valid driver’s license.Ability to possess and maintain the following certifications and licensures: Basic Boater Safety SCUBA Gopher Tortoise Agent
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL DEMANDSStooping, crouching, walking, pulling, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception, wading. Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.WORK ENVIRONMENTWork is primarily performed outdoors and requires tolerance to heat, sun, wind, rain and/or other adverse environmental conditions such as: biting/stinging insects, irate customers, extreme noise, odors, heights and/or dust.RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONSThis position requires some exposure or risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous materials, heavy equipment, assault and battery, pathogens, etc.).To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans’ Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply.
