Scientist 3
Dupuis Reserve
2869BR
Job Description
This position will report to the Dupuis field office located in Martin County.
This scientist position participates in programs administered by the Land Stewardship Section and performs a variety of land management functions to assure District-owned lands are properly managed for recreational and ecological purposes. This position conducts a wide range of technical and complex land management activities requiring a working knowledge of various ecological principles as well as expertise acquired through a combination of past work experience and formal educational training.
Specific duties include planning and conducting prescribed burns, managing exotic plant control contracts, performing and managing contracted mechanical vegetation control activities, participating in public use/recreation management activities, vegetation and wildlife monitoring, monitoring agricultural leases, and developing and implementing hydrologic and vegetative restoration projects. Incumbent utilizes GIS to track resource management projects and successes and shall have the ability to operate field equipment including swamp buggies, farm tractors and implements, and all-terrain vehicles to complete assigned field activities. Incumbent writes, initiates, and implements statements of work for contracted land management activities, supervises contractors, and plans and coordinates habitat restoration projects.
Incumbent shall possess strong organizational and written and oral communication skills and the ability to work productively in a group setting with co-workers and outside agencies. Assignments for developmental purposes may include some work that is typical of a higher-level scientist position.
Licenses
Valid State of Florida Driver’s License.
Possession or ability to acquire within 1 year State of Florida prescribed burners certification.
Education/Experience Guidelines
Typically has a Bachelor’s Degree in biology, ecology, wildlife, or a related natural science discipline and 2+ years of related experience that demonstrates measurable career progression within the field of natural resource management.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment:
The work environment is a combination of office and field work, with regular exposure to a hot and humid environment in remote and heavy vegetative areas, with exposure to stinging/biting insects, snakes, alligators and smoke from prescribed fires. May be required to lift up to 40 lbs.
Due to the District’s response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies. This position is a member of the Emergency Debris Operations Team.
Salary Minimum
$46,987.20
Salary Midpoint:
$55,848.00
Organization
RS3903932 Land Management Unit