Deadline: Mon, 03/13/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Florida Fish & Wildlife Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Florida Location Detail: Indiantown, FL Job Description: This position is responsible for assessing aquatic plant populations, recommending and permitting aquatic and upland plant control programs for both the private and public sectors, attending meetings, providing educational and informational services, scheduling contractor work schedules, monitoring aquatic plant control operations, providing extension services upon request, and conducting investigations for violations of the aquatic plant permitting rules. Persons applying for this position should be comfortable working independently in the field, have experience trailering and operating boats and ATVs, and have experience in plant identification and the control of invasive species. Experience with public speaking or presenting information to the public and/or professional peer groups is preferred. Qualifications: Incumbent must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work well with team members and members of the public. Other required knowledge, skills and abilities include: - Ability to work well in a fast-paced work climate, and to adhere to regulatory time constraints - Knowledge of invasive plant management principles and practices - Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to plant management - Familiarity with nonnative species issues - Demonstrated technical writing ability - Public speaking - Experience working with the public and/or stakeholder representatives - On occasion the ability to travel for several days at a time throughout Florida Salary: $21.00/hr Benefits: Alternative retirement Affordable health insurance Flexible work environment Employer provided job training - operation of boats, airboats, trailering, invasive plant identification/management, etc. How to Apply: Please apply at the link below: https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/INDIANTOWN-OPS-F-&-W-BS-III-77902459-FL-34956/998184200/
