About the Department

If you're passionate about protecting Florida's unique ecosystems and want your work to make a lasting impact, this is the opportunity for you. As a Natural Resources Land Management Specialist, you'll help preserve Charlotte County's wetlands, native habitats, and protected wildlife by managing environmentally sensitive parks, preserves, conservation easements, and mitigation lands. From conducting wildlife surveys and monitoring native plant communities to planning prescribed burns and controlling invasive species, every day offers meaningful, hands-on work that directly supports the health of our natural environment.

You'll also collaborate with agencies, community partners, and volunteers to advance conservation efforts through habitat restoration projects, grant initiatives, educational outreach, and public engagement. If you enjoy combining science, fieldwork, and community involvement while making a real difference for future generations, you'll find a rewarding career protecting the natural places that make Charlotte County special.

Position Duties

Education and Experience:
An equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree 
  • Preferred:
    • Science education
    • Natural sciences
    • Ecology
    • Wildlife conservation
• Preferred: 
  • One (1) year of experience in environmental conservation and natural resource management.

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Within twelve (12) months of position assignment:
  • Must maintain the following land management certifications and licensures:  
    • Basic Wildland Firefighter S-130/S-190 
    • ArcGIS Fundamentals

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of departmental policies, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, plans, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other job-related computer programs and software applications.
• Knowledge of Florida’s native ecosystems, flora, and fauna. 
• Knowledge of the regional, state and federal regulations regarding listed species. 
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of land management. 
• Knowledge of operations and practices of local government. 
• Knowledge of the functions and operating methods for standard automotive and construction equipment.
• Strong analytical and research skills. 
• Strong written and oral communication skills to include public speaking. 
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of office equipment such as a computer, multi-line telephone system, scanner, fax machine, and copier.
• Ability to identify common and listed vertebrate and plant species, vegetation communities, and wetlands. 
• Ability to analyze and interpret departmental functions, procedures and policies. 
• Ability to interpret and use aerial photography, GIS, road maps, etc. 
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks with multiple deadlines. 
• Ability to make recommendations and to use resourcefulness and tact in solving new problems. 
• Ability to ascertain priorities and meet deadlines and objectives. 
• Ability to develop effective proposals. 
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle. 
• Ability to effectively and safely utilize hand tools and power tools including but not limited to machete, knife, hammer, saw, chainsaw and/or pole saw. 
• Ability to provide internal/external guidance and customer assistance via all forms of communication. 
• Ability to maintain accurate records and reports. 
• Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, service providers, other employees, and the general public.

Other Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Stooping, crouching, walking, pulling, grasping, hearing, seeing up close, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception, wading. Frequent lifting of up to 25 pounds; occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is primarily performed outdoors and requires tolerance to heat, sun, wind, rain and/or other adverse environmental conditions such as: biting/stinging insect’s, irate customers, extreme noise, odors, heights and/or dust.

RISK/SAFETY CONDITIONS
This position requires moderate exposure or risk related to physical and/or mental health and safety (e.g., exposure to environmentally hazardous materials, heavy equipment, assault and battery, pathogens, etc.).

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.  Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. 

          Charlotte County is an Affirmative Action/ADA/Veterans’ Preference and Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, and persons
                                                                                           with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time employees. 

Charlotte County Benefits & Total Rewards
 

Agency Information

Employer

Charlotte, County of (FL)

Address

18500 Murdock Circle

Room 130






Port Charlotte, Florida, 33948

Phone

941-743-1260

Website

https://www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov