OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37970883
About The Position
This position will travel throughout the District 2 area (occasionally statewide) participating in all aspects of the prescribed fire program and hurricane relief. The team’s focus will be to aid State Park burn crews in prescribed burning with equipment and personnel. Because Wildland fire is seasonal in nature, there will be times when the team will complete resource management projects in lieu of prescribed fire or wildfire suppression. In periods of extended dry conditions, suppression of wildfires and project work will be the focus. During Hurricane season the team will be assigned to the areas of impact for hurricane clean up. The typical work shift will be four (4) ten-hour (10hr) workdays, Monday through Thursday, unless the crew is needed outside those days. Most days working on the fire line can exceed the 10hr standard shift. Since the primary duty of this team is assisting with wildland fire activities crew members must be flexible to work outside of the Monday -Thursday time frame. During wildfire season, the crew can/will be deployed as a member of a Type 6 engine strike team or taskforce, typically with 24-48 hours notice beforehand. While on deployment, workdays could extend to 16 hours with deployment lasting to 14 days. Additional Duties and responsibilities may be assigned, i.e. Engine Lead, equipment operation, resource project lead, etc. This position reports to the PINE Team Lead.
Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License
- L180, S130/S190, I100
- Successfully pass the moderate pack test
- Pass the annual fire shelter review or RT130
- Available for extensive travel, some on short notice.
- KNOWLEDGE OF: Prescribed fire operations and wildfire suppression techniques/tactics
- KNOWLEDGE OF: Safety practices and procedures
- KNOWLEDGE OF: Prescriptions and burn planning
- SKILL IN: Using various four-wheel drive vehicles including but not limited to ATVs/UTVs
- SKILL IN: Operating a variety of wildland firefighting equipment
- SKILL IN: Constructing fire lines using hand tools, chainsaws, farm tractors with various implements, and other heavy machinery
- SKILL IN: Solving/troubleshoot mechanical problems related to gasoline and diesel engines
- ABILITY TO: Organize and coordinate work assignments
- ABILITY TO: Establish and maintain good working relationships with others
- ABILITY TO: Work as a member of a team and independently
- ABILITY TO: Work under multiple fire managers and the Incident Command System
- ABILITY TO: Work in a variety of wildland fuels, locations and conditions
- ABILITY TO: Lift/carry 40lbs
- ABILITY TO: Work on the fire line YEAR-ROUND in Florida’s hot and humid environment
- Exposure to smoke, biting/stinging insects, venomous reptiles/insects, poisonous plants, etc.
Responsibilities
- Participating in all aspects of the prescribed fire program and hurricane relief.
- Aid State Park burn crews in prescribed burning with equipment and personnel.
- Complete resource management projects in lieu of prescribed fire or wildfire suppression.
- Suppression of wildfires and project work.
- Hurricane clean up.
- Deployment as a member of a Type 6 engine strike team or taskforce
Benefits
- Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements).
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan, for more information, please visit Corebridge Financial).
- Flexible Spending Accounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
