Requisition No: 835868
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: PLANNING CONSULTANT - 37002148
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37002148
Salary: $53,560.00 annual salary
Posting Closing Date: 09/11/2024
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PLANNING CONSULTANT
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Our Organization and Mission:
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy.
The Work You Will Do:
This position serves as the Planning Consultant for the Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the protection and management of the Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection’s managed areas through the implementation of priority goals, objectives and strategies outlined in the Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve Management Plan. The Incumbent will work with the Regional AP Manager and the Big Bend Seagrasses AP Manager to plan, coordinate, and implement resource management, restoration activities and research/monitoring related to the enhancement of the environment and preservation of natural and cultural resources.
The Difference You Will Make:
You will be working for DEP’s Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection that has a multi-faceted approach to resilience, including coral reef protection; preservation of coastal and aquatic management areas; beach and inlet management; and the implementation of ecosystem restoration projects to prepare Florida’s coastal communities and state-managed lands for the effects of sea level rise, coastal flooding, erosion and storms. You will coordinate with internal and external partners (both inter and intra agency partners) agencies to share data resources, expand monitoring networks and avoid duplication. You will also promote and facilitate visiting scientist research for identifying and quantifying causes of habitat loss and will assess the success of restoration activities.
How You Will Grow:
DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.
Where You Will Work:
Crystal River- The Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve office is located on the Crystal River in Citrus County, Florida. Crystal River is a modest-sized town that is self-proclaimed as the “Home of the Manatee”. The Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve in west central Florida on the Gulf of Mexico from Pasco County to Citrus County. This preserve is approximately 450,000 acres making it the second largest aquatic preserve in Florida. It provides habitat to sea and shore birds, oysters, scallops, pink shrimp, blue crab, sea turtles, sponges, coral, sport fish, dolphins, and the threatened Gulf sturgeon and Florida manatee. In addition to the many leisure activities provided by living in a coastal area like Crystal River, Florida, residents pay no state income tax. The percentage of time required to travel the managed areas to perform mission critical duties is approximately 10-30% of the average working day.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Pay:
The annual salary for this position will be $53,560.00
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This position will oversee the implementation of the Contract between DEP and UF/SeaGrant to complete water quality and seagrass monitoring in the Nature Coast Aquatic Preserve per contract deliverables. The position will also oversee the implementation of the RESTORE-funded project (through DWRA) to further research on the biodiversity and productivity of nearshore hardbottom habitats. The incumbent is responsible for the creation of an annual work plan and facilitation of field work amongst DEP staff, Contractors and Researchers. They are also responsible for regular reporting, ensuring that UF subaward deliverables are complete, and timelines are being met.
This position will work closely with the Regional Manager to identify scientific issues related to coastal and local needs. They will also work closely with regulatory agencie
Location: Crystal River, FL
Posted: Aug. 26, 2024, 1:52 a.m.
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