OPS Resource Management Technician - 379713791 1

Ops Resource Management Technician

A challenging opportunity is available for self-motivated, hardworking team players to fill non-resident OPS Resource Management Technician positions to help select parks restore their native ecosystems through integrated vegetarian management, including chemical and mechanical invasive plant removal, prescribed fire and re-vegetation. This position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Qualified applicants must be willing to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays. Medical benefits are available.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Natural resource management: Works to accomplish annual invasive plant management goals by correctly identifying and removing non-native plants that are identified by the FISC as Category I and II and those identified by CISMA local Early Detection, through mechanical and/or chemical means. This includes direct efforts as well as ongoing training and surveying to meet the demands of a constantly evolving workplace. May include other resource management activities including restoration and prescribed burning. Communicates and coordinates treatments with park team.
• Maintenance: Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on all equipment and assigned vehicles daily. Communicates equipment maintenance needs to management.
• Administration: Tracks daily progress on data sheets and enters into database. This will include accurate reporting of gross acreage covered, treated, treatment amount and type, hours, location, species, and species coverage.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Knowledge of Florida natural communities, including both native and non-native plants; land management techniques used to control invasive species; basic equipment operation and safety; natural systems management; prescribed fire.
• Familiarity with tools and equipment used in natural resource survey (e.g. GPS devices, Avenza maps and other survey applications) and invasive plant control, including hand, power/ gas tools, herbicide sprayers, all-wheel drive equipment, and tractors. Operating heavy equipment within its operational limits; strong trailering experience and skills with equipment maintenance and repair; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform assigned field work despite excessive heat, cold, biting insects, and other adverse environmental conditions while walking across uneven terrain. Ability to differentiate between native plant species and invasive plant species. Ability to operate 4x4 trucks and ATV/UTVs in variable terrain. Ability to work as a team or independently. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; to read and follow a map; deal with others in a positive manner and maintain good public relations; to work in remote and isolated locations independently: perform physical labor with minimal supervision; operate and maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Valid Driver's license.

Pay: $16-$18 per hour, commensurate with experience.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state's leading 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.

The position is located at Collier Seminole State Park, 20200 E. Tamiami Trail, Naples, Florida 34114. The park's amenities include camping, canoeing, hiking and biking.

The benefits of working for the State of Florida include participation in state group insurance, state of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan, and flexible spending accounts. For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.