Land Use Specialist (0258) (Hybrid)

Work for Our Water Resources.

Help protect one of Floridas most vital resources water with a career at theSouthwest Florida Water Management District (District).

The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources minimize flood risks and ensure the publics water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.

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Here is your opportunity to support our Real Estate Services Section within our Land Resources Bureau. This position encompasses a wide variety of responsibilities including land use conservation easement monitoring security programing and land acquisition evaluations under the Districts Land Resources program. The position will primary function as a project manager responsible for conservation easement monitoring processing land use requests cattle and apiary lease management and management of the Districts security program. The security program includes coordination with local state and federal law enforcement on security related issues and management of security leases and addition the position may be responsible for assisting with acquisition of or conveyance of certain property rights including but not limited to fee acquisitions easements licenses leases rights-of-way and other property interests in support of District projects. This will include negotiations with private landowners and public entities preparation of legal documents review of title and other public records to determine ownership and encumbrances as well as maintaining accurate and complete records for same. You will also be responsible for participating in emergency management activities and other departmental activities. This opportunity offers an ability to make an impact on the organization and provides flexibility and a true work-life balance. Youll have the chance to work with a wide range of teams in this promising position each of which plays a vital role in our efforts to preserve our most valuable natural resources. Using your expertise youll play an important role in enhancing the results to ensure a brighter future for the environment of Florida.

The District supports employees who prefer flexible schedule or a remote work schedule so that they can enjoy their time outside of the District through work-life role is considered hybrid which means the employee will be required to come on-site for periodic meetings and work a portion of their time remotely (must live in Florida). Come build a career that is challenging fulfilling and helps support the Districts mission to protect Floridas water resources.

District employees are offered an excellent total rewards package that includes:

Starting Compensation: $49635.00 - $56800.00

The starting salary range for the Land Use Specialist positionreflects the minimum to 20% of the compensation. The starting salary will be based on the education and experience of the successful candidate. The District conducts annual performance evaluations that may award applicable pay increases based on positive employee performance.

Essential Functions

• Functions as project manager for entire project area
• Draft amend and manage special use authorizations for use of District-owned lands in accordance with agency policies and Florida Administrative Code
• Develop and implement monitoring protocols for conservation easement programs which will ensure conditions of the programs are met
• Performs field inspections to gather data relevant to plans and agreements
• Manages District security program serving as point of contact with multiple law enforcement agencies
• Reviews and processes security reports and manages security agreements
• Contacts landowners and explains the Districts land use activities programs and purposes
• Maintains proper record retention in Land Use Databases
• Prepare legal documents review of title and other public records to determine ownership and encumbrances as well as maintaining accurate and complete records for same
• Assist with acquisition of or conveyance of certain property rights including but not limited to fee acquisitions easements licenses leases rights-of-way and other property interests in support of District projects

Working Conditions

Approximately 80% of work is conducted in a standard office environment with the remainder conducted in the field under varying and occasionally rugged conditions. Work activity is primarily sedentary with ability to perform continuous repetitive tasks such as keyboarding with one or both hands. Work activity frequently requires bending lifting and carrying up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds. Travel is required and is generally during the work day. Must be able to operate automotive equipment for 2 or more hours at a time.

Employee may be subject to call-in outside of regularly scheduled work hours or required to be on call including on nights weekends or holidays to respond to emergency management activities or other incidents requiring rapid response in support of District operations.

Required Credentials for Land Use Specialist

• Bachelors degree and four (4) years related work experience in environmental or related science environmental planning land use planning or related field (Equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted)
• Valid drivers license

Preferred Credentials for Land Use Specialist

• Experience working for government agencies in an environmental field
• Land Use or Environmental Planner (AICP certification)
• Supplemental courses in the principles and practices of real estate

Application Process

The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete in full the District employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the required District application for the purposed of qualification. Applicants who are within 30 days of graduation if selected are not allowed to start until all minimum qualifications are met.

Additional Details

The primary work location for this position is out of the Brooksville FL office. This position is currently eligible for compensatory time for hours worked over 40 hours in a week but will be eligible for overtime effective January 1 2026.

travel using District vehicle within Districts coverage area.

Accepting applications until November 19 2025 at 4:00 PM

About Us

The District is responsible for managing the water resources for west central Florida which includesapproximately 10000 square miles of territory spanning 16 counties and serving more than 6 million residents. Established in 1961 as a flood-protection agency our objective is to meet the needs of current and future water users protect and preserve our water resources manage the water supply protect water quality and preserve water-related functions.

Start and grow your career with the District! The District prides itself on providing a positive work environment that engages and supports our employees through flexible and remote work schedules. We provide and support learning and development for staff at all levels including conferences association memberships and formal education. Let us know if you have previous public sector experience that may allow for additional perks! Click on the link to apply.

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Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans Preference/Drug-Free Workplace/Tobacco Free Campuses.

All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race color religion ancestry national origin age sex marital status familial status or medical condition. All recruitment hiring placements transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills knowledge and abilities and the feasibility of any necessary job accommodation(s).

The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) does not discriminate on the basis of disability in regard to job application procedures hiring and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the District to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to the Human Resources Office Chief at 2379 Broad St. Brooksville FL 34604-6899; telephone or 1- (FL only); or email .âIf you are hearing or speech impaired please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service 1- (TDD) or 1- (Voice). In the event of a complaint please follow the grievance procedure located at District participates in E-Verify employment eligibility verification. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employees Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The District does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Required Experience:

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