Ops Resource Management Technician - 3797345 1 1

Ops Resource Management Technician

Salary: $16-$18 per hour, commensurate with experience

The Bureau of Parks District 4 is looking for a self-motivated, hardworking team player interested in natural resource management to fill an Ops Resource Management Technician position. In this position, the applicant will travel between District 4 parks to assist with integrated vegetation management, including chemical and mechanical invasive plant removal, protection of imperiled species, habitat surveys, and revegetation. The applicant must be able to work a flexible schedule including some weekends and be able to travel for work-related responsibilities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in all aspects of invasive species treatments, including targeted post-fire treatments and contract follow-up treatments.
• Assist with the protection of imperiled species through species identification, monitoring of known populations, and removal of invasive species encroaching on populations.
• Assist with habitat surveys throughout district.
• Enable revegetation efforts, including the propagation and planting of native species.
• Maintain team structures, equipment, and vehicles through routine, preventative, and corrective maintenance practices.
• Prepare forms and reports on a wide range of subjects. Accurate and timely submission of timesheets. Timely completion of training requirements when assigned. Fuel purchasing. Answers correspondence and maintains team files.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• A degree in the Biological Sciences (or a related field) or previous experience related to position responsibilities is preferred, however outstanding applicants without these conditions may be considered.
• Knowledge of natural resource management, Florida natural communities, techniques required to manage/restore natural communities, plant species identification.
• Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing, use of a computer, including but not limited to, software programs such as Microsoft Office, accurate and timely preparation and submittal of reports and other documentation, use of assorted power/gas tools and equipment to perform physical labor, use of 4x4 vehicles, including UTVs.
• Ability to work full days outdoors, off-trail in a variety of habitats and vegetation (including thorns), in inclement weather (including extreme heat of Florida's summers), and with biting insects. Participate in integrated management tasks, including application of herbicide. Lift 50 pounds & complete assignments while carrying over 25 pounds in a backpack. Follow verbal and written instructions/directions. Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments with team.
  
  Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Work independently with minimal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid driver license
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some weekends
• Travel

Location:

Palmetto, FL, US, 34220 Bradenton, FL, US, 34203 Bradenton, FL, US, 34208 Bradenton, FL, US, 34211 Bradenton, FL, US, 34212 Bradenton, FL, US, 33870 Bradenton, FL, US, 34205 Palmetto, FL, US, 34280 Palmetto, FL, US, 34221 Terra Ceia, FL, US, 34250

Nearest Major Market:
Sarasota Nearest Secondary Market:
Tampa