OPS Government Operations Consultant I - FWC (Tallahassee)

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Position Title:  OPS Government Operations Consultant I

Salary:  $21.63/hourly

Supervisor:  Susie Nuttall

Location: 2002 Old St. Augustine Rd. Tallahassee, Florida 32399

Region:  Northwest

County:  Leon

Working hours:  Mon.-Fri. 8 am-5 pm

Residency requirement:  Yes

Level of Education: A Bachelors’ degree preferred. Years of experience can substitute for the degree.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Florida Driver’s License required. 

• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) training and background required, with the ability to develop GIS layers and GIS analysis for commission-managed lands, Florida Forever projects, and potential land acquisitions. 

• ESRI certification preferred but not required.

• Familiarity with My Florida Marketplace preferred but not required.

• Ability to effectively communicate with staff and stakeholders.

• Ability to travel occasionally throughout the State to assist acquisition agent and planners with the execution of assigned meetings and site visits.

• Ability to coordinate and develop acquisition related documents, and ability to be highly organized and multitask numerous projects to execute program responsibilities.  

Position description and duties: 

The Division of Habitat & Species Conservation is comprised of six Sections and two offices

The Land Conservation and Planning (LCP) program of the Wildlife and Habitat Management Section of the Division of Habitat and Species Conservation of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering an exciting opportunity to work with nature and real estate in a challenging career. The LCP program works across the state on land acquisition and land management planning programs. This position is an important part of this team and will oversee matters affecting six million acres within the Wildlife Management Area (WMA) system.

The LCP program has responsibilities that include assistance with the Acquisition and Restoration Council (ARC), FWC’s Land Management Planning Program, FWC Florida Forever Additions and Inholdings Land Acquisition Program, intra-agency coordination, inter-agency coordination, stakeholder coordination, and public meetings. Other work duties include projects requiring GIS analysis, review of new legislation and easements, review of real estate due diligence items, and any other special projects relating to conservation acquisition, planning, and land management. The incumbent in this position is responsible for the following:

Duties:

Assists with the development of acquisition project proposals, prospectuses, and other related documents. Performs a wide range of GIS tasks including maintaining acquisition geodatabases and performing various GIS and Microsoft Excel analyses for Florida Forever projects, acquisition proposals, FWC-managed areas and other acquisition related projects. 

Maintains spreadsheets, logs, files, databases, and other various related office filing items to maintain and/or improve program duties and functionality. Assists with filing and organizing property and lease inventory and maintains tracking spreadsheets.

Monitors operation activities to assure compliance with statewide operational goals.  Investigates, assesses, analyzes, and makes recommendations to resolve issues. Provides daily consultation and assistance to management and staff in the management and operation of service programs and responsibilities. Consults with program supervisors and administrative staff to resolve programmatic, administrative, and operational issues.  Performs firsthand analysis of operational challenges of acquisition and planning programs; serves on interdisciplinary staff teams to develop optimum resolutions; carries out the implementation of solutions.

Performs inter- and intra-agency communication to coordinate meetings, . Constructs various public communication documents regarding FWC-managed areas and acquisition projects. Responsible for attending meetings including meetings to assist in the accomplishment of land acquisition projects, as well as management plan development, as needed.

As needed, travels to assist planners and acquisition agent with meetings and site visits. Assists with travel arrangements and reimbursements for program staff.

Performs all office related purchasing, including assisting with land acquisition purchasing paperwork, journal transfer requests, documentation, etc.

Performs similar or other work as required and assigned, as well as completing recommended or required training to enhance and maintain professional development and skills.

OPS Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist III - FL Panther PES Program – FWC (SW Region)

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Position Title:  OPS Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist III

Salary:  $21.63/hour

Supervisor:  Zachary Wardle

Region:  Southwest--Lakeland, Fort Myers or Port Charlotte TBD

Residency requirement: South or Southwest Region

Level of Education and Experience: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological or physical sciences is preferred and two years of professional biological experience in a field or laboratory program.  Or a master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences.  Years of professional experience applicable to this position may substitute for the degree.

Description of Duties: 

The Division of Habitat & Species Conservation is comprised of six Sections and two offices. This position is located in the Imperiled Species Management Section.  This exciting opportunity is a 3-year term position with the possibility of extension focused on the Florida Panther Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) Program, falling under the purview of the FWC’s Panther Management Program. The incumbent will be based in southwest Florida and routine field work within the panther focus and expansion areas is expected.

The primary functions for this position will be to assist the PES coordinator with outreach to commercial cattle operations and large landowners, habitat assessments, and monitoring related to individual PES agreements. Duties include maintaining trail cameras and associated image data on enrolled lands and fostering long-term partnerships with private landowners. The incumbent will promote and maintain FWC’s Living with Panthers initiative, and outreach activities may extend to other audiences (e.g., homeowners, conservation groups, students, sportsmen). The position will assist with panther team activities including response to depredations, vehicle mortalities, and captures as needed.

The candidate must be a strong self-starter with excellent communication and public speaking skills who is outgoing, independent, motivated, professional, and able to work with a diverse array of people. This position may work weekends and after business hours. The majority of travel will be within south and central Florida, but statewide travel may occasionally be expected. This position may have the potential for partial telework.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Florida panther or puma biology and their habitats and a broad knowledge of wildlife science and ecology;

• Knowledge of predator conflict minimization measures;

• Ability to provide clear, timely, and effective updates to supervisor. 

• Knowledge of private lands conservation and effective measures for working with private landowners;

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of upland and wetland habitat management and restoration;

• Ability to understand and apply applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;

• Ability to work independently and on teams;

• Effectively communicate (orally and in writing) with peers and stakeholders;

• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments;

• Ability to write technical reports and agency correspondence;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, the public, and stakeholders;

• Knowledge of government processes and procedures;

• Ability to problem-solve and handle conflict with professionalism;

• Ability to safely operate vehicles; and

• Ability to work in harsh outdoor conditions in high heat and humidity and exposed to biting insects and venomous snakes. Limited overnight travel may be required.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, with potential night, weekend, and/or holiday work hours. 

• Proficiency in MS Office, MS SharePoint, Google Earth, and ArcGIS are necessary.

SCA Outreach and Education Internship - TNC (Poinciana, FL)

Based at The Nature Conservancy’s Disney Wilderness Preserve, Poinciana, FL

Working at The Nature Conservancy’s Central Florida Preserves

Term: July 15, 2024-July 13, 2025

We’re looking for an innovative and motivated emerging environmental education professional who is interested in experiential learning opportunities

Provided:

• Trainings (professional development and safety)

• Weekly Living Allowance, One-time round-trip Travel Allowance, and Health Benefits

• Housing available

• AmeriCorps Education Award available upon successful completion of this position is $7,395

To learn more and apply, visit https://myjobs.adp.com/scacareers/cx/job-listing Position ID: PO-00800074

Apply by May 18th!

SCA Land Conservation Internship - TNC (Poinciana, FL)

Based at The Nature Conservancy’s Disney Wilderness Preserve, Poinciana, FL

Working at The Nature Conservancy’s Central Florida Preserves

Term: July 15, 2024-July 13, 2025

We’re looking for a self-motivated and passionate emerging conservation professional who is interested in gaining experience in natural resource management

Provided:

• Trainings (NWCG Wildland Firefighter Type 2- S130/S190, L180 and Incident Command Training, State Pesticide Applicator Certification Training)

• Weekly Living Allowance, One-time round-trip Travel Allowance, and Health Benefits

• Housing available

• AmeriCorps Education Award available upon successful completion of this position is $7,395

To learn more and apply, visit https://myjobs.adp.com/scacareers/cx/job-listing Position ID: PO-00800079

Apply by May 18th!

Land Conservation Manager - TNC (Bristol, FL)

The Land Conservation Manager is part of the Stewardship and Field Program (SAF) department of The Nature Conservancy’s Florida Business Unit. The position is based at Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve (ABRP) in Bristol, FL. ABRP is one of four statewide campus preserves included in TNC Florida’s Center for Conservation Initiatives (CCI) and is integral to CCI’s Stewardship and Education/Training initiatives.

This pivotal role provides leadership and support for restoration and land management efforts primarily within northern Florida. They collaborate closely with stakeholders to develop and execute natural resource management programs across various preserves. This includes activities such as wildland fire management, invasive species control, and forest restoration, all aimed at maintaining ecosystem health on both TNC and partner lands. Compliance with TNC’s, local, state, and federal requirements is paramount in all stewardship-related activities. Additionally, the Manager is responsible for ongoing professional development, staying abreast of wildland fire trainings and techniques to enhance skills and maintain professional fire certification credentials. This includes upper-level external partner relationships, extensive fire mentoring of staff, management of a substantial fire and land management fleet, and the full responsibilities of a National Wildfire Coordinating Group Prescribed Fire Burn Boss Type 2 (NWCG RXB2). They also lead an Ecosystem Restoration Team and contribute to conservation planning at multiple scales, fostering cross-boundary learning and building relationships within the land management community.

If you are interested in applying, please see the link below!

Job #55057

Internal Applicants​ through Peoplesoft.

External Applicants; additional information about working for TNC can be found here.

This position will report to Cathy Ricketts. If you have any questions regarding this role, please reach out.

Wildlife Intern - Deseret Ranch (Wewahitchka)

AgReserves, Inc (Private)

Internship - Wildlife - Ranches Division - Florida

Wewahitchka, FL | Intern | Full - Med Only

$12.00 - $30.00

Employment - AgReserves

Description

We are seeking motivated wildlife students each semester (spring, summer, and fall), for paid, semester-long wildlife internships. Our property is managed for cattle production, forestry, and other natural resources, including wildlife and hunting operations.

Opportunity: Wildlife interns will be exposed to practical game and non-game wildlife management activities, while experiencing first-hand how a large agricultural operation manages for multiple uses.

Projects: Each intern is assigned a major project to work on throughout the internship. These projects will be related to wildlife management, conservation, and lease management.

Interns might also participate in:
· Food Plot Management: Soil testing, mowing, disking, mapping, fencing, planting, and fertilizing
· Survey: Aerial wildlife surveys, spotlight surveys, camera surveys, and various other wildlife and/or fishery surveys.
· Maintenance and management: Manage feeders, weed control, mowing, prescribed burning, preparation of harvest logbooks, data entry and analysis, etc.

Timing and Schedule:Internships are 3 to 4 Months beginning in January, May, and August. Exact timing is flexible. Work schedules may be tailored to allow time for on-line courses.

Qualifications:
· College students majoring in Wildlife Biology, Range Management, Forestry, Environmental Science, or other related fields.
· Experience with Hunting, Fishing, and Game Management is preferred. Experience guiding or otherwise supporting hunting leases is a plus.
· Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
· Able to meet the physical requirements of the role as well as being willing/able to work outside in year-round weather conditions including heat, cold, wind and rain.
· Available to work 3 to 4 months beginning in January, May, or August of each year.
· Able to reliably get to and from the internship location, per the assigned schedule.

· Note: the intern is responsible for their own personal transportation.

Compensation and Benefits:
· Paid Internship with 45 hrs plus a week
· Housing free of charge (rent/utilities/wifi covered), on-property transportation, and
· Travel stipend for relocation costs.
· Bonus at conclusion based on time worked and completion of training checklist.

To apply, please click HERE

Contact

Stephanie Nunery

850-340-3713

snunery@deseretranches.com

contact via the web posting is preferred (see Details section)

AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc is not sponsoring visas at this time.

AgReserves offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage. Additionally, employees can contribute to an FSA, and to an employer matched 401(K). Employees can apply for Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a discretionary profit-sharing bonus. For more detailed information please visit our benefits site:https://www.agreserves.com/benefits/. AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted.  

APAFR Resilience Specialist - CFRPC (Bartow)

Avon Park Air Force Range Sentinel Landscape Resilience Specialist

The role of the Avon Park Air Force Range Sentinel Landscape (APAFRSL) Resilience Specialist is to

collaborate closely with partners and supporters to identify, implement and accelerate collaborative

projects to enhance resilience to protect military missions, community infrastructure, working

agricultural lands, and habitats. Resilience projects are ones that mitigate risks and increase resilience of

military installations and the landscapes that overlap mission footprints. The Resilience Specialist will

work in close coordination with the APAFR Sentinel Landscape Coordinator (Coordinator) at the Central

Florida Regional Planning Council (CFRPC), other staff at the CFRPC, the partners of the APAFR, and

military installations to develop collaborative, near-and long-term, resilience and adaptation project

proposals.

The primary role of the Resilience Specialist would be to assist the Natural Resources Conservation

Service (NRCS) and its partners in outreach and technical assistance to underserved and new landowners

within the APAFRSL and the FL Wildlife Corridor. The Specialist will work with the Coordinator to develop

projects, facilitate partner collaboration, pursue funding, and administer projects. At the discretion of

the Coordinator, the Resilience Specialist may work directly with NRCS staff on utilizing NRCS technical

and financial assistance programs. The Resilience Specialist would also assist with the APAFRSL Military

Installation Resilience Review (MIRR), FL Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Lake Wales Ridge

Wildlife and Environmental Area, Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) proposals and

projects, APAFRSL Sentinel Landscape Implementation Plan resilience strategies and actions, recently

awarded America the Beautiful grants, and FL Department of Environmental Protection-awarded

vulnerability assessment grants for community resilience.

The APAFRSL Resilience Specialist will report to LegacyWorks Group (LWG) and the APAFRSL Coordinator

to identify adaptation and resilience needs. This position will be based within the CFRPC service area and

require travel throughout the APAFRSL area, with additional regional and national travel as well. This

position will have a hybrid work arrangement – up to three days a week in the CFRPC office at 555 East

Church Street, Bartow, Florida 33830.

Click HERE for a full position description and instructions on how to apply