Nat Res Land Mgmt Tech Job Cocoa area,Florida USA,Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care

Position: Nat Res Land Mgmt Tech I

Department:Natural Resources Management Office Organizational Unit:Watershed Capital Projects

Position Type:Permanent Full Time/Part Time:Full Time

Open Until Filled.

$21.23 to $23.35 hourly. Actual salary is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Cocoa/Travels Countywide. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and includes extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Performs entry-level crafts and trades work in the control of vegetation in and around trails, swales, ditches, catch basins, canals, ponds, and other locations including the off-site disposal of aquatic vegetation.

REQUIREMENTS: Two (2) years of experience working outdoors in an environmental, landscaping, land management or a closely related field, which includes experience operating and performing routine maintenance on heavy equipment. Experience operating a one (1) ton dump truck, motorized watercraft, and/or an aquatic harvester is preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's license with no airbrake restrictions and maintain said license during the term of employment.

Must be able to effectively demonstrate the ability to safely operate one (1) of the following types of heavy equipment: one (1) ton dump truck, skid steer, excavator, or similar equipment. Must satisfactorily complete, within nine (9) months of employment, all of the classes in the Brevard County Mandatory Training for the Development of New Employees. Must possess, or obtain within twelve (12) months of employment, a Public Applicator's License in the Aquatic Pest Control Category issued by the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services FDACS), and maintain said license during the term of employment.

Must possess, or obtain within twelve (12) months of employment, a current Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)/Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Basic (Flagger) Training certification and maintain said certification during the term of employment. Must possess, or obtain within twelve (12) months of employment, a current eight (8) hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification, in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR , and maintain said certification during the term of employment.

Must be physically capable at all times of properly wearing and utilizing all required personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include respiratory protection. Must be able to work extended hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

The employee must be able to:

LIFT:50 lbs. or more
CARRY:50 lbs. or more
PUSH:50 lbs. or more
PULL:50 lbs. or more

In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:

STAND:5 - 8 hours
WALK:5 - 8 hours
SIT:5 - 8 hours
DRIVE:5 - 8 hours

The employee must repetitively perform:

Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring);
Operating foot controls;
Pulling;
Pushing;
Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)

The employee must be able to:

Balance;
Bend;
Climb;
Crawl;
Dig;
Kneel;
Reach;
Smell;
Stoop

The employee must have:

Good distant vision;
Good near vision

Other necessary physical activities/traits

Must be physically capable at all times of properly wearing and utilizing all required personal protective equipment and clothing.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions that will apply to the employee:

At heights above/below ground level;
Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.;
In cold;
In dampness or chilly conditions;
In heat;
In high humidity;
In or with dusty conditions;
In or with moving objects or vehicles;
In or with noisy conditions;
On or with ladders or scaffolding;
On slippery or uneven walking surfaces;
With chemicals or solvents;
With feet, legs or hands in water;
With fumes, smoke, gases or flames;
With grease;
With hazardous materials;
With lawn grasses, plants, etc.;
With odors;
With oils;
With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.);
Work alone;
Work inside;
Work outside;
Works Closely with Others

Other working conditions:

Must be able to work at heights up to eight (8) feet.

Required

Preferred

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