Assoc Environmental Specialist - Nat Res

Department:Natural Resources Management Office Organizational Unit:ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

Position Type:Permanent Full Time/Part Time:Full Time

Open Until Filled.

$2,022.03 to $2,224.23 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 entry-level professional work assisting in the Environmental Resources Management section of Natural Resources. The primary functions of this position involve regulatory review, permitting, and enforcement of applicable environmental ordinances. This role is responsible for conducting building permit reviews and ensuring environmental regulations are appropriately applied to permits and associated projects. Work includes frequent interaction with the public.

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, Natural Resources, Hydrology and Hydrogeology, Conservation Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Planning, Coastal Zone Management, or Environmental Engineering. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must complete all of the Brevard County Mandatory Training for the Development of New Employees classes within nine (9) months 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

1. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • LIFT:10 lbs. or less
   • CARRY:10 lbs. or less
   • PUSH:10 lbs. or less
   • PULL:10 lbs. or less
   
   
   
   
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   
   
   
   • STAND:1 - 3 hours
   • WALK:1 - 3 hours
   • SIT:5 - 8 hours
   • DRIVE:1 - 3 hours
   
   
   
   
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   
   
   
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
   
   
   
   
4. The employee must be able to:
   
   
   
   • Kneel; Balance; Bend; Stoop
   
   
   
   
5. The employee must have:
   
   
   
   • Good distant vision; Color Perception; Good near vision
   
   
   
   
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   
   
   
   • N/A
   
   
   
   

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
   
   
   
   • In heat; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; With feet, legs or hands in water; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
   
   
   
   
2. Other working conditions:
   
   
   
   • Work is performed primarily indoors in an office environment but may include outside field work that involves exposure to dust, dirt, heat, and humidity, insects, occasional encounters with wildlife, poisonous plants, and extreme weather conditions.