State of Florida
Requisition No:
826484 Agency:
Military AffairsWorking Title:
Environmental Specialist IIPosition Number:
62000328 Salary:
$42,368.
59 Posting Closing Date:
04/16/2024 Department of Military Affairs OPEN COMPETITIVE APPLICATION DEADLINE:
11:
59 p.
m.
on closing dateVACANCY # 62000328 WORK LOCATION:
Starke, FL ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS (DMA)The mission of the Florida Department of Military Affairs is to provide management oversight of the Florida National Guard and provide units and personnel ready to support national security objectives; to protect the public safety of citizens and to contribute to the national, state and community programs that add value to the United States of America and to the State of Florida.
OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health InsuranceLife InsuranceDental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Retirement Benefits Vacation and Sick LeavePaid HolidaysOpportunities for Career AdvancementTuition Waiver for Public College CoursesTraining OpportunitiesFor benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http:
//www.
mybenefits.
myflorida.
com CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
New employees of the Department of Military Affairs will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
New employees of the Department of Military Affairs are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program.
The Department of Military Affairs is paid on a monthly basis.
This position is a Cooperative Agreement position.
As a CANDIDATE, you are required to provide documentation (i.
e.
, High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.
) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.
Must be able to obtain a completion of a favorable National Agency Check background investigation clearance.
NOTE To be considered for this position, application must be fully completed, your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process and clearly stated within the employment history.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University in Environmental Science or a science related field; AND Two (2) years of experience as an Environmental Specialist or related field DUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
Establish priorities for the Range and Training Land Assessment (RTLA) monitoring program.
Plan, implement, and manage a variety of assessments that depict the availability, suitability, accessibility, and capacity of training lands for military trainers.
Collect, manage, analyze, and report data using a number of basic analytic techniques.
Run computer programs to enter, verify, manage, and manipulate data and data files in databases and/or geographic information systems.
Develop and update the RTLA protocol and keep it current.
Provide support to the Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (LRAM) program through the identification, monitoring, and prioritization of LRAM projects.
Identify high priority LRAM sites and evaluate and document the effectiveness of LRAM projects, including soil improvement and re-vegetation efforts.
Assist with LRAM field work, including seed spreading, fertilizer application, herbicide application, as well as other duties.
Provide technical expertise to prepare scopes of work.
Coordinate RTLA resource requirement by assisting in the preparation of work plans for the RTLA component, including a budget plan, personnel and field equipment expenses, and a detailed description of anticipated fieldwork.
Assist with the coordination of LRAM resource requirements.
Provide technical guidance to other Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) staff at Camp Blanding.
Interact with installation, federal, state, and other agency staffs.
Train and supervise seasonal RTLA field personnel.
Provide data and support to assist ITAM coordinator with prioritization of Sustainable Range Awareness (SRA) and Training Requirements Integration (TRI) efforts and effectiveness.
Participate in SRP and ITAM conferences, workshops, and meetings to enhance understanding of program requirements and report on RTLA related topics as necessary.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciencesKnowledge of data collection and analysis principles and proceduresKnowledge of ecological data collection and analysis principles and proceduresAbility to collect, evaluates, analyze, and interpret scientific or technical dataAbility to prepare technical reportsAbility to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programsAbility to understand and follow legislative policy direction as established in Florida statutesAbility to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous mannerAbility to work independentlyAbility to plan, organizes, and coordinates work assignmentsAbility to communicate effectivelyAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with othersAbility to utilize problem-solving techniquesAbility to use personal computersAbility to manage and execute ecological monitoring projectsAbility to utilize a GPS unit in the fieldAbility to use ArcGIS software for simple data analysis and map creationAbility to solve problems, make decisions and work independentlyAbility to communicate effectively orally and in writing to othersAbility to supervise a seasonal employee SPECIAL REMINDERS:
The State of Florida and The Department of Military Affairs participate in the E-Verify program.
Federal law requires that all employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of any person hired to work in the United States.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
For more information, please visit the SSS website:
http:
//www.
sss.
gov All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.
Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).
Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.
All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.
0455, F.
S.
, Drug-Free Workplace Act.
The Department of Military Affairs values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities.
Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.
Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.
All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).
Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.
All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.
0455, F.
S.
, Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.
Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.
Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.
Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.
All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
About the Company:
State of Florida.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
826484 Agency:
Military AffairsWorking Title:
Environmental Specialist IIPosition Number:
62000328 Salary:
$42,368.
59 Posting Closing Date:
04/16/2024 Department of Military Affairs OPEN COMPETITIVE APPLICATION DEADLINE:
11:
59 p.
m.
on closing dateVACANCY # 62000328 WORK LOCATION:
Starke, FL ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS (DMA)The mission of the Florida Department of Military Affairs is to provide management oversight of the Florida National Guard and provide units and personnel ready to support national security objectives; to protect the public safety of citizens and to contribute to the national, state and community programs that add value to the United States of America and to the State of Florida.
OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health InsuranceLife InsuranceDental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Retirement Benefits Vacation and Sick LeavePaid HolidaysOpportunities for Career AdvancementTuition Waiver for Public College CoursesTraining OpportunitiesFor benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http:
//www.
mybenefits.
myflorida.
com CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
New employees of the Department of Military Affairs will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
New employees of the Department of Military Affairs are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program.
The Department of Military Affairs is paid on a monthly basis.
This position is a Cooperative Agreement position.
As a CANDIDATE, you are required to provide documentation (i.
e.
, High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.
) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.
Must be able to obtain a completion of a favorable National Agency Check background investigation clearance.
NOTE To be considered for this position, application must be fully completed, your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process and clearly stated within the employment history.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited College or University in Environmental Science or a science related field; AND Two (2) years of experience as an Environmental Specialist or related field DUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
Establish priorities for the Range and Training Land Assessment (RTLA) monitoring program.
Plan, implement, and manage a variety of assessments that depict the availability, suitability, accessibility, and capacity of training lands for military trainers.
Collect, manage, analyze, and report data using a number of basic analytic techniques.
Run computer programs to enter, verify, manage, and manipulate data and data files in databases and/or geographic information systems.
Develop and update the RTLA protocol and keep it current.
Provide support to the Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (LRAM) program through the identification, monitoring, and prioritization of LRAM projects.
Identify high priority LRAM sites and evaluate and document the effectiveness of LRAM projects, including soil improvement and re-vegetation efforts.
Assist with LRAM field work, including seed spreading, fertilizer application, herbicide application, as well as other duties.
Provide technical expertise to prepare scopes of work.
Coordinate RTLA resource requirement by assisting in the preparation of work plans for the RTLA component, including a budget plan, personnel and field equipment expenses, and a detailed description of anticipated fieldwork.
Assist with the coordination of LRAM resource requirements.
Provide technical guidance to other Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) staff at Camp Blanding.
Interact with installation, federal, state, and other agency staffs.
Train and supervise seasonal RTLA field personnel.
Provide data and support to assist ITAM coordinator with prioritization of Sustainable Range Awareness (SRA) and Training Requirements Integration (TRI) efforts and effectiveness.
Participate in SRP and ITAM conferences, workshops, and meetings to enhance understanding of program requirements and report on RTLA related topics as necessary.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciencesKnowledge of data collection and analysis principles and proceduresKnowledge of ecological data collection and analysis principles and proceduresAbility to collect, evaluates, analyze, and interpret scientific or technical dataAbility to prepare technical reportsAbility to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programsAbility to understand and follow legislative policy direction as established in Florida statutesAbility to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous mannerAbility to work independentlyAbility to plan, organizes, and coordinates work assignmentsAbility to communicate effectivelyAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with othersAbility to utilize problem-solving techniquesAbility to use personal computersAbility to manage and execute ecological monitoring projectsAbility to utilize a GPS unit in the fieldAbility to use ArcGIS software for simple data analysis and map creationAbility to solve problems, make decisions and work independentlyAbility to communicate effectively orally and in writing to othersAbility to supervise a seasonal employee SPECIAL REMINDERS:
The State of Florida and The Department of Military Affairs participate in the E-Verify program.
Federal law requires that all employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of any person hired to work in the United States.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
For more information, please visit the SSS website:
http:
//www.
sss.
gov All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.
Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).
Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.
All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.
0455, F.
S.
, Drug-Free Workplace Act.
The Department of Military Affairs values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities.
Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.
Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.
All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).
Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.
All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.
0455, F.
S.
, Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.
Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.
Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.
Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.
All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
About the Company:
State of Florida.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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