OPS Biological Scientist I - 37971229

Ops Biological Scientist I

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated, hard-working individual with experience working with natural resource management tactics and best practices to fill an OPS Biological Scientist position at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park. This position is centered on the day-to-day park operations needs for managing exotic and invasive plant species found within the park.

The successful candidate will be required to perform various duties including the following:

• Visitor Services
• Resource Management
• Maintenance
• Administration
• Protection
• Other

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of Florida's natural and cultural resources, land management techniques, basic arithmetic, and good public relations.

Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing, accurately preparing reports, operation of Global Positioning Systems (GPS), interacting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner, utilizing power tools, including but not limited to, chain saws and drills, utilizing two-way radios and computers including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite.

Ability to work rotating shifts including special events, nights, holidays, and weekends, participate in resource management tasks, including but not limited to non-native plant removal which may include application of herbicide, follow verbal and written instructions/directions, work independently with minimal supervision, establish and maintain effective working relationships, speak in public, understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws, and regulations, conduct routine inspections, identify and investigate problems, clean park facilities, including but not limited to, cleaning restrooms, blowing sidewalks, and picking up trash, work outdoors in inclement weather, perform physical labor - lift 40 pounds and assist in transporting items or other supplies 100 pounds or more, maintain a valid driver's license, successfully complete background & fingerprint check, comply with uniform standards, comply with hair grooming standards and body art and piercing restrictions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Complete Background Screening, Valid Driver's License.

Position Of Special Trust Requirement: This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with Directive 422, Position of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Pay: $15.00 PER HOUR / 28 HOURS PER WEEK.

Our Organization and Mission: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state's lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida's position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state's economy.

Where You Will Work: Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park 3540 Thomasville Road Tallahassee, FL 32309.