FWC Outreach job op

I got this in my email and thought that some FMNP graduate might be perfect for it!

Equal Opportunity Employer/ Affirmative Action Employer
The State of Florida does not tolerate violence in the workplace.

77901907-51299346-20080104130305 -- ENVIRONMEN SCIENTIST & SPEC, INCL HLTH

Agency: FWC - Fish&Wildlife Cons Comm

OCCUPATION PROFILE
Working Title:	OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I
Broadband/Class Level:	ENVIRONMEN SCIENTIST & SPEC, INCL HLTH - Level 2
Broadband/Class Code:	19-2041-02	Pay Grade/Pay Band:	BB008
Position Number:	77901907	Closing Date:	1/30/2008
Location:	! SAINT PETERSBURG	County:	Pinellas County
Annual Salary Range:	$13 to $16 per hour
Announcement Type:	Open Competitive
Facility:	FISH AND WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
DESCRIPTION:
TITLE: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I/OUTREACH SPECIALIST AGENCY: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Fish and Wildlife Research Institute LOCATION: St. Petersburg, FL (Pinellas) COMPENSATION: $13 to $16 per hour commensurate with experience, 40 hours per week BENEFITS: This position does not offer a benefit package – non-negotiable CLOSING DATE: January 30, 2008 HIRING MANAGER: Wendy Quigley, Outreach Coordinator JOB DESCRIPTION Represents the FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute at public outreach events statewide. Coordinates event details including the design and creation of displays for specific target audiences; personnel assignments; transport, set-up and break-down of event materials; and evaluation of outreach effectiveness. Coordinates in-house public outreach activities including providing tours of FWRI and making public presentations. Functions as committee chair for the outdoor displays component of FWRI's annual open house. Other responsibilities include managing the development of outreach products, such as brochures, teacher guides/curricula, PowerPoint presentations, and other educational tools; answering public inquiries and responding to information requests; preparing non-technical fact sheets, brochures, and articles for public outreach; and representing FWRI in certain agency-wide outreach planning efforts. Assists with other outreach projects as needed. Note: This job requires extensive travel (including driving), public interaction and weekend work. QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor's degree in the natural sciences with a strong background in outreach and/or education is highly recommended. The following skills and abilities are required: ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written formats; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; computer skills including Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint); ability to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings with extensive in-state travel (4-10 days per month); ability to lift 50 lbs and perform strenuous field activities; experience in the operation and trailering of vehicles/vessels less than 26' in length; basic knowledge of fish and wildlife issues. For inquiries, please contact: Wendy Quigley at (727) 896-8626 ext. 2058 The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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