Requisition No: 859874
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37979068
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 37979068
Salary: $20.00/hour
Posting Closing Date: 09/15/2025
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COMMUNITY (STAKEHOLDER) ENGAGEMENT, EDUCATION, AND OUTREACH

• Engage local communities in the conservation and protection of BBAP
• Lead outreach and education activities at community events; engages with partner-led events
• Coordinate with partner agencies and organizations to align outreach and education goals
• Coordinate with local law enforcement to increase regulatory awareness and protection
• Create and give formal presentations to external groups (ie schools, non-profits, law enforcement)
• Recruit, train, engage volunteers and/or interns including members of the designated Citizen Support Organization (CSO)
• Conduct on-site “hands on” training of youth/adults in environmental assessment
• Coordinate volunteer and internship program
• Represent DEP and BBAP in public outreach settings

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Requirements:

• Experience with software including Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access (or similar) and Adobe
• Experience with some statistical software such as R/R studio, PRIMER, ProUCL, ArcGIS, MatLab, etc.
• Experience in underwater field work
• Experience in education of various age groups
• Experience and ability to perform public speaking
• Experience with coordination of people and logistical planning
• Experience with social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) and content creation, website design
• Experience and ability to work outdoors and in the water snorkeling and boating as well as working in an office environment
• Experience reviewing natural resource and environmental data/literature for status and trends
• Experience with environmental interpretation, education outreach activities, and presenting information at public events
• Experience creating Power Points, brochures, or other education and outreach materials
• Skill in organizing and verbal and written communication
• Skill with Basic CPR/first aid certification and small boat handling and trailering, or the ability to acquire these skillsAbility to be flexible, multitask, and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks with attention to detail under minimal supervision
• Ability to determine work priorities, ensure proper completion of work assignments
• Ability to swim/snorkel/kayak/SCUBA under rigorous conditions, once given approval, per DEP policies
• Ability to interact with a variety of other governmental offices, non-governmental organizations, the public, and a variety of programs and administrative levels within DEP to successfully complete tasks
• Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with a diverse range of people
• Ability to be self-directed and outgoing, take ownership of projects, and work professionally with manager and co-workers to manage responsibilities and resolve challenges that arise
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

KSAs preferred:

• Experience with natural resource management
• Knowledge of southeast Florida flora and fauna
• Experience with underwater photography and DSLR cameras
• Data analysis and experience with analytical and mapping software (R, ArcGIS, PRIMER, etc.)
• Experience in estuarine ecosystem research
• Experience in water quality sampling and seagrass surveying methodologies
• Photography editing software experience (Photoshop, GIMP, GoPro Quik, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least five years of verifiable related experience in marine environmental or biological sciences or education. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in marine environmental or biological sciences or education may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
• Local travel throughout Southeast Florida and occasional long-distance travel.
• Valid Driver License.
• Must be a certified scuba diver who can provide documentation of at least 15 logged dives. Must have prior approval and meet the diving and/or snorkeling validation requirements in the DEP Underwater Operations Manual. This position is medically monitored.
• Incumbents may be occasionally required to work outside of normal hours or days as needed.

This Marine Debris and Education Specialist position is a member of the Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection’s (RCP) Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserves (BBAP) program and will provide educational outreach, technical, planning, procedural, and budget recommendations to the BBAP Manager. The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate BBAP’s outreach education and marine debris environmental programs, including island management and educational field trip planning. This includes coordination with partners and management of volunteers. You will also be assisting in field work and monitoring program.