Ops Natural Resource Data Tech - 55990873

Requisition No: 820871
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: OPS NATURAL RESOURCE DATA TECH - 55990873
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 55990873
Salary: $15.00-$18.00 (Experience Depending)
Posting Closing Date: 02/09/2024
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
985 / OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE
OTHER PERSONEL SERVICES (OPS) NATURAL RESOURCE DATA TECH
TEMPORARY POSITION
CONTACT PERSON: TERRI COOK
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (850) 414-5319
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: TERRI.COOK@DOT.STATE.FL.US
ANTICIPATED HOURLY HIRING SALARY: $15.00 - $18.00 (EXPERIENCE DEPENDING)
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system!
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation's Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation's Human Resources Office located at 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, or call (850) 414-5300 for assistance.
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Temporary, anticipated to last approximately 1 year
Monday through Friday, up to 20 hrs. per week (not to exceed 40 hrs. per bi-weekly pay)
As soon as possible
605 Suwannee St, Burns Building
Tallahassee, FL 32399
February 9, 2024
PLEASE NOTE:
This advertisement is open until filled, potentially prior to the closing date above.Interviews will begin immediately upon receipt of qualified applications. A notice of vacancy fulfillment will be disbursed to applicants not selected.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Natural Resource Data Technician will be working with and reporting to an environmental team with biological subject matter experts (SMEs) within the Office of Environmental Management (OEM), physical offices at the FDOT Burns Building (noted above). This position's primary responsibilities include supporting OEM NATURAL RESOURCEs related projects and research efforts including but not limited to wildlife camera data analysis, wildlife survey report data collection and collation, wildflower inventory GIS development, occasional field work, and reviewing other pertinent data. The candidate will perform document review, database, and GIS development, reporting and process development, precise data entry, and organization of records. This position may coordinate with staff in other FDOT offices, other agencies, and universities. This position may also perform technical writing and editing, as needed.
This is a moderately independent position responsible for timely and accurate execution of tasks within an established timeframe to support the larger FDOT initiative. Telework is not offered for this position. Attendance and reliability are essential functions of this position and candidates will perform other related duties and tasks as assigned. Anticipated start date immediately follows official hiring.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of NATURAL RESOURCEs (biology, ecology, environmental science) or other environmental-related areas
• Knowledge of the Endangered Species Act and the Florida Endangered and Threatened Species Act
• Knowledge of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), or other associated laws and regulations
• Ability to use GIS tools and applications
• Ability to conduct on-line research and familiarity with digital search platforms
• Ability to collaborate as part of a team
• Ability to work independently with minimal daily oversight, as needed
• Ability to write in a technical style and review technical documents
• Ability to use MS Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, and other applications, as needed
• Ability to follow instructions
• Skilled in being detail oriented, self-motivated, problem solving, and time management tasks

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.