Land Management Coordinator

Salary: $24.57 - $34.86 Hourly
Location : Bradenton, FL
Job Type: Full-Time (Hourly)
Job Number: 24-00173
Department: Natural Resources
Opening Date: 03/05/2024
Closing Date: 3/12/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
General Information
Natural Resources Department
Resource Management Division
1401 99th St NW
Bradenton, FL 34209
Hours Monday - Friday, Hours (7:00am-3:30pm w/0.5hr lunch break or
8-5 pm w/ 1 hr lunch break)
Providing quality customer service to our citizens, business owners and visitors is Manatee County Government's top priority, and that starts with our employees. We value in everything we do, and we look for friendly, innovative employees who share those values.
The Resource Management Division was established to conserve and protect natural and cultural resources under the ownership and/or management of Manatee County while maintaining and restoring the ecological integrity of the historic native ecosystems. This program manages and maintains over 30,000 acres contained in 16 public preserves in the county. The Resource Management staff continually work to restore or enhance disturbed and degraded areas of our county conservation lands to their native condition by using natural processes of prescribed burns in combination with mechanical cutting and clearing. Invasive, non-native plant species which negatively alter natural plant communities are removed by select application of herbicide. Water resource protection is a primary factor in Land Management and land use decisions.
The Resource Management program endeavors to provide excellent visitor experiences and access to these beautiful natural areas by maintaining all facilities and a wide array of passive and active recreational use. amenities and programs including multi-use trails, paddle trails, canoe/kayak launches, boardwalks, observation towers, pavilions, and a recreational hunt program.
Land Management Coordinator - The Land Management coordinator is ideally an experienced Land Management technician with a broad hands-on skill set as well as broadly knowledgeable environmental professional. They will use their knowledge and skills to complete small to medium sized projects in preserves and conservation areas, involving restoration of degraded habitats, the application or reintroduction of prescribed fire in rural and urban interface settings, assisting with developing and implementing Land Management plans, integrated pest management plans, annual work plans, policies and procedures as well as helping to train and mentor more junior staff. This position will assist with the ongoing upkeep and adaptation of GIS data used in Land Management. This position will also be responsible for implementing small construction and R&R projects in coordination with Property Management department construction managers for the creation or replacement of recreational amenities in preserves such as parking areas, boardwalks, trails, bridges, kayak launches, etc. The Land Management Coordinator will not supervise staff but often require the assistance of ranger and preserve trades worker staff or volunteers which will need to be properly led to complete project objectives.
Manatee County strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers with great benefits.

• Comprehensive benefits package -
• Generous vacation/sick leave, 12 paid holidays
• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership.

Job Description
Please see the complete job description
Minimum Qualifications
Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in natural/physical sciences, environmental engineering, geography, or closely related field.
• Minimum of three years professional or technical experience related to natural resource management, biology, ecology and/or environmental science.
• Must hold a valid Florida Class "E" driver's license at the time of hire.
• Must obtain a valid Certified Prescribed Burn Manager's Certificate issued by the Florida Forest Service within twelve months of hire.
• Must obtain a Restricted Use Pesticide applicator's license issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services with Natural Areas category within three months of hire.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge and experience in the use of prescribed fire.
• Use of PC and Mobile software applications commonly used in Land Management.
• GPS and GIS mapping software programs.
• Read and comprehend maps, surveys, plans, construction documents, technical
• scientific data.
• Ability to develop annual work plans, strategic planning documents, and assist with policy development.
• Use of hand tools and power tools including chainsaws.
• Ability to work alone for extended periods and in dynamic group settings.
• Basic working knowledge of Florida natural communities, Flora, and fauna
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Substantial Land Management and restoration skills & experience

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time and part-time employees. For more information about our employee benefits, which are governed by policy and subject to change, visit:
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VERY IMPORTANT - When answering supplemental questions about experience, education or certification, please be sure the information is reflected in the Education, Work Experience and Certificates and Licenses sections of your application.
Must include Monthly Salary, Name of Employer, Location, Phone Number and Duties for each employer in Work Experience.
Note: "See Resume" is not acceptable.
Identify all gaps not related to medical reasons.

• I acknowledge the above statement

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If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, please check category of eligibility

• A disabled veteran who is eligible for receiving compensation under public law administered by Department of Veteran's Affairs and Department of Defense
• The spouse of a veteran who cannot qualify for employment because of total and permanent service-connected disability, or spouse of a veteran missing in action, captured or forcefully detained by a foreign power
• A wartime veteran who has served at least 1 day during a wartime period (active duty for training may not be eligible)
• An un-remarried widow or widower of a Veteran who died of a service-connected disability
• The mother, father, legal guardian, or un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who died as a result of military service under combat-related conditions as verified by the U.S. Department of Defense
• A current member of any reserve component for the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard
• A veteran with a "Honorable" discharge (Active duty for training may not be allowed for eligibility)
• Not claiming Veteran's Preference

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Which level of education have you achieved?

• No high school equivalency
• High school graduate/equivalent
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree

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Do you have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in natural/physical sciences, environmental engineering, geography, or closely related field?

• yes
• no

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How many years professional or technical experience related to natural resource management, biology, ecology and/or environmental science?

• None
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4+ years

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Do you have a valid Florida Class "E" driver's license which is needed upon hire?

• yes
• no

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You must obtain a valid Certified Prescribed Burn Manager's Certificate issued by the Florida Forest Service within twelve months of hire. Please choose from the following:

• I have the certification.
• I can obtain the certification within the required timeframe.
• I do not have the certification, nor can I obtain it within the required timeframe.

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You must obtain a Restricted Use Pesticide applicator's license issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services with Natural Areas category within three months of hire. Please choose from the following:

• I have the certification.
• I can obtain the certification within the required timeframe.
• I do not have the certification, nor can i obtain it in the required timeframe.

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