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Biologist I

Pasco County BOCC
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JOIN OUR TEAM AS A BIOLOGIST I!

Job Title:  Biologist I - Single Family Reviewer

Closing Date/Time:  Thu. 05/16/24 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Salary:  $50,822.00 - $76,232.00 Annually

Job Type:  Full Time

Location:  Land O' Lakes, Florida

Department:  Parks, Recreation, & Natrl Resources

General Description:  Provides intermediate work for the Natural Resources Regulatory Program including review of site development and building permit applications. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge and understanding of wetland assessment methods.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Florida habitats as to their components, functions, identification parameters, and management principles.
  • Knowledge of various environmental regulations of State, and Federal agencies with similar, or related authority.
  • Ability to identify upland and wetland biota with special emphasis on endangered or threatened plant and animal species.
  • Able to work proficiently in GIS.
  • Ability to read for comprehension.
  • Ability to use GPS.
  • Ability to operate a County vehicle both on and off road.

Minimum Requirements:  

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS:  Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and also push or pull heavy objects. May use a handling device (dolly, cart, etc.) or work with another team member to lift and/or move excessively heavy objects.  Requires working outdoors in natural environments for extended periods and in varying weather conditions. Requires walking, stooping, and bending. 

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:  Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or Zoology and two (2) years of experience in a position related to environmental review and permitting, natural resource management or conservation. Must attend at least one training per year for 62-340, F.A.C., Delineation of The Landward Extent of Wetlands and Surface Waters.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:  Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

ADA STATEMENT:  A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:  Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:  All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:  Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

 PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORK PLACES FOR 2021