Invasive Plant Specialist

Oneida Environmental (OE) provides a wide range of quality, responsive environmental services across the United States. Our Biological capabilities include natural resource assessments, invasive plant management, environmental permitting, wetland delineation, and more.

OE has an immediate opening for an Invasive Plant Specialist in Jacksonville, FL
, on a Temporary As Needed basis (TAN). Estimated weekly hours of 0 to 24, depending on need.

• Field work to include invasive species control using mechanical control and herbicide application.
• Office work to include data management, documentation of field work, report writing assistance, under the supervision of staff biologists.
• Invasive plant surveys.
• Field data collection.
• Daily herbicide log record keeping.
• Handheld GPS data collection.
• Coordinating with Oneida project managers and land managers.
• Other related duties as assigned or required.

• Previous experience in biological or environmental sciences.
• Documented experience in conducting invasive species field work.
• Hold an FDACS Pesticide Applicators License, including Core and Category 21.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check with no felony convictions.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must pass a drug test.
• Ability to operate and maintain spray equipment.
• Ability to operate handheld mechanical equipment.
• Ability to accurately identify native and invasive plants to the species level.

• Ability to work safely outdoors in variable weather conditions.
• Must have a strong attention to detail in the documentation of work.
• Must have strong organizational and communication skills.
• Desire to work in the field for extended periods of time and maintain a positive attitude.
• Willingness and ability to travel if needed (occasionally).
• Demonstrated independent and effective problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.

$28.00/Hour

The Oneida ESC Group is a family of companies owned by the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin that delivers customer‑focused engineering, science, and construction services worldwide. Our family of companies includes:

• Oneida Professional Services (OPS)
• Oneida Total Integrated Enterprises (OTIE)
• Mission Support Services (MS2)
• Sustainment & Restoration Services (SRS)
• Oneida Engineering Solutions (OES)
• General Mechanical Corporation (GMC)
• LG2 Environmental Solutions (LG2)
• Oneida Environmental (OE)
• Oneida Construction Services (OCS)
• Oneida Technology Services (OTS)

We integrate our staff for dedicated, cooperative, and business‑like delivery of services to enhance our customers’ missions.

Oneida ESC Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Oneida ESC Group participates in the E‑Verify program. Oneida ESC Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Oneida ESC Group makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.