OPS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN – 37979334

OPS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN – 37979334

Date: Sep 17, 2024

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Requisition No: 837740

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN – 37979334

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37979334

Salary: $16 to $18 per hour commensurate with experience

Posting Closing Date: 09/24/2024

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OPS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Anticipated Vacancy

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship – protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Floridas position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the states economy.

The Work You Will Do:

OPS Resource Management Technician (37979334) 40 hours per week

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.

CONTACT: David Baniak, Assistant Park Manager 239-393-7302

The Difference You Will Make:

Florida state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by all through providing appropriate resource-based recreational opportunities, interpretation and education that help visitors connect to the Real Florida. SM

How You Will Grow:

DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

Collier Seminole State Park

20200 E. Tamiami Trail

Naples, Florida 34114

The 7,271-acre Collier-Seminole State Park lies partly with the great mangrove swamp of South Florida, one of the largest mangrove swamps in the world. A wild variety of wildlife, including several imperiled species, inhabit this unusual blend of temperate and tropical native plant communities.

The park’s amenities include camping, canoeing, hiking and biking.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes:

Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements). For more details consult with People First at 877-562-7287 or go to: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibilityandenrollment/opsemployees

Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com (https://www.myfloridacfo.com/DeferredComp/)

State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). (For more information, please click Corebridge Financial (https://www.corebridgefinancial.com/rs/opsfl/plan-details/social-security-alternative-plan#accordion-e1292cd3b8-item-0be1bc4b3d) ;

Flexible Spending Accounts;

For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.

Pay:

$16-18 PER HOUR, commensurate with experience

Your Specific Responsibilities:

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 preventative 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 the accurate reporting of gross acreage covered, treated, treatment amount and type, hours, location, species, and species coverage.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge: 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.

Skills : 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.

Abilities: 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 4×4 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. Ability to work nights, weekends and Holidays and rotating shifts as needed. Ability to maintain a valid drivers license.

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Drivers’ License

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

HRVeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HRRecruitment@dep.state.fl.us

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location:

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