Salary: $21.11 – $31.66 Hourly
Location : Land O’ Lakes, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 11463
Department: Parks, Recreation, & Natrl Resources
Division: ELAMP
Opening Date: 09/29/2023
Closing Date: 10/12/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: $21.11 – $31.66
Pay Grade: N34 (Non-exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.New Hires are generally brought in from minimum to midpoint of pay range.
General Description
Join our team as a Project Coordinator III – ELAMP!
This role involves responsible project coordination and administrative work assisting in the implementation of the County’s Environmental Land Acquisition and Management Program (ELAMP).
Essential Job Functions
Works under the direction of the Natural Resources Conservation Division Manager and provides assistance to ELAMP and the Natural Resources Regulatory Programs. Assists in making recommendations relating to acquisition of lands or interest desired by Pasco County. Gives input on the programs annual budget. Prepares reports for the BOCC. Monitors the progress and time frames of environmental lands acquisitions or related land acquisition activities. Assists in the development or real estate policies and procedures governing environmental land acquisition and management or related interests, appraisals and title company services and coordinates same with appropriate departments or approved independent agents for final approval of the BOCC. Facilitates the parcel evaluation process with the ELASC. Assist with the recommended properties for the acquisition to the BOCC and the appraisal selection process, appraisal review and final value determination. Assists with the procurement and administration of grants pertaining to acquisitions and management of said acquisitions. Assist with the negotiations and purchase of real property with landowners or works with the independent agent chosen or that purpose. Works with the Real Estate Division and the County Attorney’s office on the legal aspects of acquisitions and closing.
Responsible for drafting and entering Board agenda items, drafting and processing task orders, updating performance management metrics, and obtaining quotes and otherwise coordinating purchasing requirements for contractors, including appraisers, environmental consultants, and other vendors as necessary. Independently researches and assembles contracts, reports, and data. Coordinates with partner agencies and nonprofit organizations. Assists with Requests for Legal Services and coordination and follow up with the County Attorney’s Office. Assists with budget preparation and planning, grant coordination and contract management, and may assist with special event coordination. Drafts, proofreads, and processes reports, letters, and documents for signature. Follows up to ensure timely results. Takes minutes of conferences, meetings, or other functions. Assembles agenda for meetings. Sets up and maintains files in an accepted manner. Use software including Civic Clerk, Pasco Mapper, GIS, ProLaw, Teams, and other programs used by the Department.
Acts as a liaison to individuals, the ELASC, governmental entities and other organization and firms regarding acquisition projects and programs. Develops outreach and educational programs and materials. Attends meetings, public hearings, workshops, educational programs and materials. Attends meetings, public hearings, workshops, conferences and seminars as necessary to accomplish and implement assigned duties.
Performs related work as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Belief in and support of the mission and vision of the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Department and the Natural Resources Division.
- Ability to responsibly coordinate projects for Natural Resources Division.
- Ability to prepare complex documents and compose letters and memoranda.
- Strong self-initiative and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to conduct independent research and make recommendations.
- Ability to make decisions in accordance with the departmental rules, regulations, and policies.
- Ability to enforce and work within tight time deadlines.
- Strong time-management abilities and the ability to multi-task numerous assignments across multiple programs.
- Ability to use resourcefulness and tact in solving new problems.
- Knowledge of business English, spelling, and punctuation.
- Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
- Ability to relieve the schedule of the division manager.
- Ability to and interest in learning the overall functions and operations of the division and department.
- Knowledge and skill using Microsoft Office Suite and internet applications.
Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate degree in Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation, Public Administration or a related field and four (4) years’ of relevant experience OR graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and six (6) years’ of experience.
In House Candidates: This position qualifies for DAP.
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
Benefits include:
- Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
- PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Paid holidays
- Group insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Deferred compensation
- Medical leave pool
- Annual medical leave buy-back
- Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.
