Ops Education Specialist

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Requisition No: 867054

Agency:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title:

OPS EDUCATION SPECIALIST -

OPS Education Specialist – Other Personal Services Position

$19.00/Hour

West Palm Beach, FL 33412

Conservation Engagement and Education

Education and Training Specialist – OPS

Palm Beach County - $19.00 Hourly

Our organization:

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Our Mission:
Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment.

• Six years of professional experience in natural science or education, two of which must have been in the fields of outdoor recreation, wildlife conservation field work or conservation, and/or natural science, or
• Substitution of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, and two years of experience in the education fields of outdoor recreation, and/or natural science, or
• Substitution of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in the education fields of outdoor recreation, and/or natural science, or
• Substitution of a doctorate from an accredited college or university can substitute for the required experience. Prior experience in the education fields of outdoor recreation, and/or natural science is a plus.

• Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver License and a good driving record.
• Occasional travel for meetings and events required (1-25%).
• Working Hours:
  
  Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (ET). Weekend and after-hours work are required when there are rental use groups, and special events, and summer camp.
• Successfully complete a swimming skills evaluation based on the American Red Cross five water competency skills within one month of employment.
• Successfully complete the prerequisite swimming skills evaluation required for the American Red Cross Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) course within two months of employment.
• Successfully complete a kayaking skills assessment and canoeing skills assessment within two months of employment.
• Successfully complete the following trainings within the first 8 months of employment:
• Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certification,
• Lifeguard Certification,
• American Canoe Association Level 2 Kayak Skills Course,
• American Canoe Association Level 1 Canoe Skills Course,
• Boater Safety Certification,
• USA Archery Level 2 Instructor Certification,
• Hunter Safety Certification,
• Fishing and Boating Camp Training,
• Project WILD Facilitator Certification, and

This full-time Other Personal Services (OPS) position is based in the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Office of Conservation Engagement and Education’s Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network.

The FWC is seeking a self-motivated, energetic, outcome-oriented individual to work as part of the education team at the Everglades Youth Conservation Center in West Palm Beach. The successful candidate will work with the EYCC Director, Assistant Director, and Education Specialists to deliver experiential programs designed to engage youth with Florida’s ecosystems through outdoor recreation. The primary duty will be to coordinate the training, development, supervision, and support for EYCC’s youth…