OPS PARK RANGER - 42902580

State of Florida • Geneva, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time OPS Park Ranger position on the Little Big Econ State Forest in Geneva, FL, managing invasive plant species that alter natural communities by displacing native species and expanding through natural processes. This OPS position’s primary duties will be spent in the field searching and treating for invasive plant species, logging areas on a GPS/Flint unit, and maintaining these areas through planning with data management. This OPS Park Ranger position also provides assistance with state forest projects such as collecting data for threatened and endangered plant and animal species, restoration projects, and the prescribed burning program.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent
• Requires a valid driver license
• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

Nice To Haves

• Occasional to moderate travel required.
• Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs invasive species eradication and control utilizing specialized equipment, herbicides, and land management techniques.
• Assists on prescribed fire on state forest lands as needed.
• Assists in monitoring and data collection of threatened and endangered species on state forest lands.
• Assists in restoration projects of uplands natural communities on state forest lands.
• Assists in maintenance of recreational facilities on state forest lands.
• Coordinates the maintenance and operation of farm machinery, trucks, mixing and spray equipment.
• Performs other related work as required.

Benefits

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements)
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b)
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED