What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parks Naturalist Specialist position at City of Jacksonville?
Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!
The Parks, Recreation & Community Services Department is actively seeking a Parks Naturalist Specialist.
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.
- Oversees wildlife resource monitoring such as the Shorebird Management Plan and the Sea Turtle Management Plan.
- Acquires and maintains the FWC Sea Turtle permit in good standing.
- Identifies and manages invasive plants and animals as outlined in the assigned Park management plan.
- Provides outreach, public contact and promotes positive park relations to inform visitors of wildlife sensitivities and biological dynamics of the park.
- Provides environmental education programs at Huguenot and other division parks.
- Leads groups on walks to identify plants, animals, birds, fish and insects, and explains relationship to one to another.
- Enforces park rules as it relates to wildlife infractions.
- Designs exhibits, trail booklets, and displays to depict natural history and resources of each park.
- May direct and coordinate the work of volunteers or lower level employees on assigned projects.
- Assists with the preparation of status and annual reports to other governmental and grant agencies.
- Assists in maintaining the safety and curb appeal of the park.
- Participates in a prescribed fire crew on division/city properties.
- Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
- Performs related work as required.
- Knowledge in biological sciences, including environmental protection practices, wildlife identification, and environmental planning terminology.
- Knowledge of wildlife resource monitoring.
- Knowledge of Florida ecosystems, flora and fauna.
- Knowledge of data collection and interpretation techniques.
- Knowledge of Federal, State and local government environmental laws, regulations and ordinances.
- Ability to assess environmental quality and potential impacts.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to make presentations before groups.
- Ability to promote good public relations.
- Ability to collect technical data and prepare reports.
- Ability to keep accurate records.
- Ability to operate a computer utilizing word processing, email, spreadsheet, database and image editing software.
- Ability to operate a camera, motor vehicle, ATV's and hand tools.
- A four year combination of education and/or professional experience in biology, ecology, natural resource management or related natural sciences experience.
- Preferred Certifications are Certified Park and Recreation Professional, FL Master Naturalist and/or NAI – Certified Interpretative Guide, and Red Card Certification for Prescribed Burning.
- Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License prior to appointment and maintain same during employment in this class.
- Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver.
- The probation period for this position is six (6) months.
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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us
Salary : $48,102 - $50,507