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Job description
Department: Natural Resources Management Office
Organizational Unit:SAVE OUR INDIAN RIVER LAGOON PROJECT
Position Type:Permanent Full Time/Part Time:Full Time
CLOSE DATE: 10/07/2026
THIS POSITION IS APPOINTIVE SERVICE
$2,295.68 to $2,525.25 bi-weekly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Government Center/Viera. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Performs experienced professional work planning, developing, and implementing environmentally-related projects and programs in the Natural Resources Save Our Indian River Lagoon program. Work includes preparing progress reports for projects, programs, and grants in accordance with established local, state, and federal agency requirements, and reviewing proposals and new technologies for more efficient and/or effective water quality improvement opportunities.
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree in an Environmental, a Physical, or a Natural Science related to the area of assignment, including: Ecology and Wetland Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, Zoology, Marine Science, Resource Management, Marine Biology, Botany, Geology PLUS two (2) years of professional experience in an environmental field PLUS must successfully complete all of the classes for any two (2) phases of the Brevard County Employee Development Program and receive a passing score on each phase examination within fifteen (15) months of employment PLUS must complete one (1) continuing education (CEU) course related to the assigned field within twelve (12) months of employment; OR two (2) years as a Brevard County Associate Environmental Specialist PLUS successful completion of all of the classes for any two (2) phases of the Brevard County Employee Development Program and receive a passing score on each phase examination PLUS documentation of successful completion of one (1) continuing education (CEU) course related to the assigned field PLUS a current annual performance evaluation rating of 4.0 or higher, with no performance evaluation factors with a rating of a 1 or 2. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for a maximum of one (1) year. Familiarity with green stormwater infrastructure and experience with public outreach and education are preferred. A Master's degree is preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
(With or without reasonable accommodations)
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS
The employee must be able to:
LIFT:20 lbs.
CARRY:20 lbs.
PUSH:20 lbs.
PULL:20 lbs.
In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
STAND:1 - 3 hours
WALK:1 - 3 hours
SIT:3 - 5 hours
DRIVE:1 - 3 hours
The employee must repetitively perform:
Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
The employee must be able to:
Bend; Reach
The employee must have:
Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Good speech
Other necessary physical activities/traits
N/A
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
Works Closely with Others; In heat; In high humidity; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; Work alone; Work inside; Work outside
Other working conditions:
N/A
Who can apply
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