Ops Biological Technician Job Fort White Florida USA,Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care

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Requisition No:882906

Working Title:

OPS BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIAN -

Pay Plan:
Temp

Position Number:

Salary: $15/hr, commensurate with experience

This position is located in White Springs, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

A challenging opportunity is available for self-motivated, hardworking, team player to fill an OPS Biological Technician position at Ichetucknee Springs State Park. This work includes restoring native ecosystems through integrated vegetarian management, including chemical and mechanical invasive plant removal, prescribed fire and re-vegetation.

The successful candidate will have experience driving tractors and the implements associated with it; along with mechanical skills in repairing machinery.

This position is 40hrs a week, Monday – Friday 8am to 4pm. No medical benefits are available with this position.

NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT –

Works to accomplish annual burn goals for Ichetucknee Springs State Park. Operation of tractors and heavy equipment and the use of all implements. Learning burn zones, maintaining all fire lines, performing mechanical treatment in areas of needs, management directives, environmentally safe techniques and practices when performing duties in sensitive areas. 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 exotic removal. Communicates and coordinates treatments with park team.

MAINTENANCE –

Performs preventative and correct maintenance on all heavy equipment such as tractors, trailers, mowers, vehicles and all implements. Communicates equipment maintenance needs to management as needed.

ADMINISTRATION –

This includes accurate reporting of gross acreage covers, burned, treated, treatment amount, hours, location, species, and species coverage.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge Of:

Florida natural communities, including both native and non-native plants
Land management techniques used to control invasive species
Advanced equipment operation and safety
Natural systems management
Prescribed fire

Skilled In:

Familiarity with tools and equipment used in natural resource surveys (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
Identify native plant species and invasive plant species
Operate 4x4 trucks and tractors in variable terrain
Work as a team or independently
Follow verbal and written instructions
Read and follow a map
Communicate with others in a positive manner and maintain good public relations
Work in remote and isolated locations independently
Perform physical labor with minimal supervision
Operate and maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Driver’s License

Pay:

$15 per hour, commensurate with experience

40hrs a week

Our Organization and Mission:

Ichetucknee Springs State Park

12087 SW HWY 27

Fort White, FL 32038

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