Environmental Specialist I - GMCD - Conservation Collier Land Management Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/collier/jobs/newprint/4601961) Apply  Environmental Specialist I - GMCD - Conservation Collier Land Management Salary $26.19 Hourly Location Naples, FL Job Type Full Time, Regular Job Number 08892 Department Growth Management Community Development Division Development Review Opening Date 09/20/2024 Closing Date 10/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Summary The purpose of this classification is to perform preserve management, maintenance, environmental monitoring, and planning of amenities for Conservation Collier preserves. Essential Functions • Primary function is management and maintenance of Conservation Collier preserves. • Provides information and technical assistance concerning natural resources, and preserve maintenance; meets with and discusses preserve maintenance and projects with property owners, contractors, and the public; recommends solutions to problems. • Coordinates environmental activities relating to conservation including wildlife monitoring, preserve monitoring, and restoration monitoring. • Performs inspections of restoration projects; reviews restoration landscape plans and storm management plans. • Conducts inspections of conservation/preservation areas; evaluates the condition of land and habitat; assesses value and quality of habitat; prepares environmental mitigation plans. • Prepares staff reports, executive summaries, and resolutions; makes presentations to County Commissioners, Conservation Collier Land Acquisition Advisory Committee, and Planning Commission. • Provides support for the development of County natural resource management policy; acquires and analyzes data to assess the impact on natural resources; produces geographic data to facilitate analysis; converts geographic coordinate systems in data sets; collects GPS coordinates to locate data and converts GPS data to analyzable formats; edits computerized mapping drawings for use in geographical information system (GIS); prepares data in a wide variety of formats. • Performs environmental monitoring and maintenance on County-managed preserve property; applies herbicides to maintain exotic plant control. • Assists with the development of environmental ordinances, amendments, policies, and procedures. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS: • Monitor inventory of Division equipment and supplies; ensure availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiate requisitions for new/replacement materials; obtain product information and competitive price quotes for prospective purchases. • Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in an Environmental field required. • One (1) year of related experience preferred. • Candidates without a related degree should possess an additional four (4) years of related experience. • Fingerprinting required. LICENSES/CERTIFICATES: • Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805. Supplemental information + Salary offers above the minimum pay grade may be considered based on qualifications. + Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared or declared emergency. The County’s Administrative Office will determine who will be required to work on an incident-by-incident basis. + This job posting is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.