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Marine Turtle Newsletter 56:26, © 2001

Florida Seeks Environmental Specialist/Sea Turtles

The Office of Protected Species Management, Marine Resources Division of the Florida Department of Natural Resources (Tallahassee, Florida) seeks to fill two Environmental Specialist positions in the field of sea turtle conservation and management. State funding for at least one of these positions is not immediately available; however, applicants are asked to submit their applications to FL DNR (c/o David Arnold, address below) before 15 January 1992 so that a current file of qualified persons can be maintained for future notice. Both positions, one scheduled to begin in February 1992, will involve the following duties and responsibilities.

1. Reviews and prepares comments on development projects requiring permits and/or leases within sea turtle habitat or which may affect sea turtles or their habitat. (25% time)
2. Responsible for providing assistance in the development of area-specific sea turtle protection programs and implementation of these programs for east coast Florida counties and interior counties as assigned. (20% time)
3. Assists sea turtle research efforts as approved by supervisor. (20% time)
4. Works with various regional planning councils, state and federal agencies, and local governments to provide sea turtle mortality and distribution information and evaluate proposed sea turtle protection measures incorporated in comprehensive growth management plans, as well as other management plans that would include sea turtle concerns, such as aquatic preserve management plans, SWIM plans, beach lighting, and other related planning activities. (15% time)
5. Assists in the evaluation of programs that cross divisional, departmental, and governmental lines to identify overlap, need for coordination, gaps of coverage, and failures to respond to the needs of sea turtles in Florida. (10% time)
6. Prepares and maintains accurate reports and records describing permitting, planning, and evaluation activities and attends meetings as necessary. (5% time)
7. Assists with other Departmental programs and activities as requested by supervisory personnel. (5% time)

Applicants should have a college degree in biology, environmental science, or a related field. Position level and salary are flexible, depending on the credentials of the applicant. Please submit a personal resumé and a State of Florida Job Application Form (available at any Florida State office) to David Arnold, Department of Natural Resources, 3900 Commonwealth Blvd., Mail Station No. 245, Tallahassee, Florida 32399 USA. Tel: (904) 922-4330.