Marine Turtle Specialist - Part-Time - Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

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Marine Turtle Specialist - Part-Time - Gumbo Limbo Nature Center

Salary

$16.84 - $22.84 Hourly

Location

Boca Raton, FL

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

03797

Department

Recreation Services - Parks Operations

Division

Gumbo 62/25032

Opening Date

04/15/2024

Closing Date

4/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

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Job Description

Be a part of the team that helps make the City of Boca Raton one of the best places to live, work and play! We provide world class services, parks, beaches, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, and most committed individuals come to work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply and be part of our team! Come join us #WorkforBoca

SCHEDULE

Workdays and hours may vary as needed to include days, evenings, weekends and holidays. Required to report to work up to 45 minutes before sunrise during nesting season (March – October) and some evenings. Minimal hours in February, March, April, and October; full-time hours required May – September. Annual hours not to exceed 1300 per year.

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Performs difficult technical work involving marine turtle conservation including identifying and recording sea turtle nesting. Assist with the care, feeding, and maintenance of the indoor and outdoor aquariums and life support systems, as well as public presentations. May assist with the care and rehabilitation of sea turtle nests in the rehabilitation facility as needed. The work is headquartered at Gumbo Limbo Environmental Complex. Work is performed under general supervision of the Marine Conservationist. This is a seasonal position (February – October).

Essential Functions

• Conduct early morning beach surveys for sea turtle nests in Boca Raton;

• Identify all nesting emergencies and non-nesting emergences;

• Use non-lethal predation deterrents/irritants;

• Record and report disorientation and predation events;

• Excavate and inventory nests;

• Properly mark, protect and record sea turtle activity (i.e.: nesting and crawls) and nest characteristics, including excavation date, on GPS

• enabled handheld computers and upload data;

• Provide proper care and husbandry to hatchling sea turtles prior to release and in the rehabilitation facility;

• Assist with the care and feeding of educational resident sea turtles in outdoor aquariums

• Respond to turtle and other marine animal stranding events including transport to Gumbo Limbo;

• Assist with and conduct public presentations for sea turtle related programs (Turtle Walks, Hatchling Releases, school and camp programs, etc.)

RELATED TASKS:

• Maintain equipment and clean storage areas;

• Operate ATVs, utility vehicles, trucks and vans;

• Operate radio to stay in contact with other staff members;

• Assist Aquarist with indoor and outdoor aquarium food prep, public feeding presentations, water quality testing, and life support system maintenance.

• Assist with transferring sea turtles in rehabilitation facility to other pre-determined facilities for tests and/or treatment as needed;

• May assist marine turtle rehab staff in cases of emergency and perform initial assessment and triage of sea turtle as needed.

• May assist rehab staff in providing appropriate care of sick and injured sea turtles.

• Participate in onsite facility events and outreach events.

• Attend annual meetings, trainings, and/or workshops associated with sea turtle strandings, nest monitoring, and rehab as required by the FWC permit requirements.

• Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must have the ability to learn quickly and complete tasks both independently and as part of a team.

Must possess strong communication skills and be able to interact with the public.

Accurate and efficient data entry skills.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within Environmental Center staff, outside agencies, diverse groups, and individuals.

Ability to respond to citizen and visitor questions regarding sea turtles, conservation, and their rehabilitation methods.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college with major course work in biology, conservation, marine science or related subject matter.

• Veterinary care and/or experience with sea turtles in a related capacity is preferred.

• Experience with GIS is a plus.

CERTIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL LICENSES:

• Complete an ATV Certification Course within 60 days of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license with no more than six (6) points within a three (3) year period.

• Required to report to work up to 45 minutes before sunrise during nesting season (March – October) and some evenings. Minimal hours in February, March, April, and October; full-time hours required May – September. Annual hours not to exceed 1300 per year.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to lift, carry, and push articles weighing 50 lbs. Must be able to walk, dig, and kneel in sand and wade in water. May be exposed to extreme temperatures, harsh weather conditions, animal/insect bites, heights up to 40 feet, moving mechanical parts, dust, poisonous plants and sanitizing chemicals. Must be able to wear helmet and safety glasses. Must be able to stand or sit for extended periods of time. Ability to restrain live sea turtles of varying sizes and weights.

POST-OFFER BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:

The background check process for this position may include:

• Criminal Background Check

• Employment Verification

• Reference Checks

• Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check

• Workers' Compensation

• Physical

• Drug and Alcohol Screen

  The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity (https://www.myboca.us/1226/Equal-Employment-Opportunity) , Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

CITY OF BOCA RATON - BENEFITS SUMMARY

Part-Time Employees

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To be eligible to receive Paid Leave and to contribute to the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, a part-time employee must have worked at least 1,040 hours in the prior fiscal year

PAID LEAVE: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will receive twelve (12) hours of Paid Leave on October 1st. This Paid Leave shall be used no later than September 30th of that fiscal year or it will be forfeited. These hours may not accumulate and may only be granted with the approval of the employee's supervisor. This paid leave has no cash value at separation of employment.

MISSION SQUARE 457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees who work a minimum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year will be allowed to participate in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. The City will not provide any matching funds.