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Brevard County
Associate Environmental Specialist
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What they do
An Environmental Planner or Scientist uses training and background in natural sciences to study the environment and threats to the environment. Investigates environmental problems and advises on solutions. May focus on potential environmental health risks to people, such as unsafe drinking water, or on protecting the environment and ecosystems from human activity such as development and industrial pollution.
$66,482 / year median in Florida
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Associate Environmental Specialist Brevard County United States, Florida, Melbourne Aug 24, 2026
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.
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.
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.