Career Opportunities: Associate Environmental Specialist (23394)
Requisition ID 23394 - Posted 07/31/2026
Job Description Print Preview
Apply Save Job Email Job to Friend Return to List
Department: Natural Resources Management Office
Organizational Unit: SAVE OUR INDIAN RIVER LAGOON PROJECT
Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Open Until Filled.
THIS POSITION IS APPOINTIVE SERVICE
$2,022.03 to $2,224.23 biweekly. Actual salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Melbourne/Travels Countywide. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and may include occasional evenings or weekends. Performs entry-level professional environmental work assisting in a variety of tasks on environmentally-related projects and programs for the Natural Resources Save Our Indian River Lagoon Program. Work includes preparing grant applications and grant progress reports to meet requirements established through local, state, and federal agencies.
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor''s degree in an Environmental, a Physical, or a Natural Science related to the area of assignment, including: Ecology and Wetland Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, Zoology, Marine Science, Resource Management, Marine Biology, Botany, Geology, Natural Resources, Hydrology and Hydrogeology, Conservation Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Planning Coastal Zone Management Environmental, and/or Engineering. Experience and knowledge of water quality, sediment analysis, grant writing and reporting, permit applications and project management is preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver''s license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must complete all of the Brevard County Mandatory Training for the Development of New Employees classes within nine (9) months of employment. Must possess the ability to perform research and conduct surveys to support grant programs. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
(With or without reasonable accommodations)
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS
The employee must be able to:
LIFT: 20 lbs.
CARRY: 20 lbs.
PUSH: 20 lbs.
PULL: 20 lbs.
In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
STAND: 1 - 3 hours
WALK: 1 - 3 hours
SIT: 3 - 5 hours
DRIVE: 1 - 3 hours
The employee must repetitively perform:
Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
The employee must be able to:
None
The employee must have:
Good speech
Other necessary physical activities/traits
N/A
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions that will apply to the employee:
In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; With feet, legs or hands in water; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
Other working conditions:
N/A
Apply Save Job Email Job to Friend Return to List
Email this job to a friend
The job has been sent to
Please provide the information below Job title: *Your friend's email address: Message:
Maximum character limit: 1000
Send Cancel
Department: Natural Resources Management Office
Organizational Unit: SAVE OUR INDIAN RIVER LAGOON PROJECT
Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Open Until Filled.
THIS POSITION IS APPOINTIVE SERVICE
$2,022.03 to $2,224.23 biweekly. Actual salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Melbourne/Travels Countywide. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and may include occasional evenings or weekends. Performs entry-level professional environmental work assisting in a variety of tasks on environmentally-related projects and programs for the Natural Resources Save Our Indian River Lagoon Program. Work includes preparing grant applications and grant progress reports to meet requirements established through local, state, and federal agencies.
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor''s degree in an Environmental, a Physical, or a Natural Science related to the area of assignment, including: Ecology and Wetland Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, Zoology, Marine Science, Resource Management, Marine Biology, Botany, Geology, Natural Resources, Hydrology and Hydrogeology, Conservation Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Planning Coastal Zone Management Environmental, and/or Engineering. Experience and knowledge of water quality, sediment analysis, grant writing and reporting, permit applications and project management is preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver''s license and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must complete all of the Brevard County Mandatory Training for the Development of New Employees classes within nine (9) months of employment. Must possess the ability to perform research and conduct surveys to support grant programs. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
(With or without reasonable accommodations)
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS
The employee must be able to:
LIFT: 20 lbs.
CARRY: 20 lbs.
PUSH: 20 lbs.
PULL: 20 lbs.
In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
STAND: 1 - 3 hours
WALK: 1 - 3 hours
SIT: 3 - 5 hours
DRIVE: 1 - 3 hours
The employee must repetitively perform:
Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
The employee must be able to:
None
The employee must have:
Good speech
Other necessary physical activities/traits
N/A
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions that will apply to the employee:
In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; With feet, legs or hands in water; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
Other working conditions:
N/A
| Location | Titusville, FL |
| Salary | $2,022.03–$2,224.23 Per Week |