General Description

Essential Job Functions

Conducts reviews of development applications for compliance with the County's natural resources protections outlined in the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Code. Conduct necessary field investigations. Assists program lead in the functions related to achieving and maintaining the objectives of the Natural Resources Regulatory Program. Coordinate with state and federal agencies to resolve wetland and listed species compliance cases and enforcement. Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of wetland assessment methods.
• Knowledge and understanding of Florida habitats as to their components, functions, identification parameters, and management principles.
• Knowledge of various environmental regulations of State, and Federal agencies with similar, or related authority.
• Ability to identify upland and wetland biota with special emphasis on endangered or threatened plant and animal species.
• Able to work proficiently in GIS.
• Ability to read for comprehension.
• Ability to use GPS.
• Ability to operate a County vehicle both on and off road.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects. Requires working outdoors in natural environments for extended periods and in varying weather conditions. Requires walking, stooping, and bending.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or Zoology and two (2) years of experience in a position related to environmental review and permitting, natural resource management or conservation. Must attend at least one training per year for 62-340, F.A.C., Delineation of The Landward Extent of Wetlands and Surface Waters.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.