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ID #52707452
Estado Florida
Ciudad Thonotosassa
Full-time
Salario USD TBD TBD
Fuente MyFlorida
Showed 2024-10-15
Fecha 2024-10-16
Fecha tope 2024-12-14
Categoría Etcétera
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Ops Park Ranger - 37979238

Florida, Thonotosassa, 33592 Thonotosassa USA
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OPS PARK RANGER - 37979238 Date: Oct 15, 2024 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 838702 Agency: Environmental ProtectionWorking Title: OPS PARK RANGER - 37979238Pay Plan: TempPosition Number: 37979238 Salary: $16-$18 per hour commensurate with experience Posting Closing Date: 10/27/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) OPS PARK RANGER State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection 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 Florida's position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state's economy. The Work You Will Do: OPS Park Ranger (37979238) A challenging opportunity is available for self-motivated, hardworking team players to fill non-resident OPS Park Ranger position 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. 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: Hillsborough River State Park 15402 US 301 North Thonotosassa, Florida 33592 CONTACT: Chris Sardinas, Assistant Park Manager 813-688-9506 Opened in 1938 as one of Florida’s first state parks, this park is divided by the swiftly flowing Hillsborough River. Fort Foster, a replica of an 1837 fort from the Second Seminole War, is located on the park grounds adjacent to the river. The park is located 12 miles north of Tampa, and 6 miles south of Zephyrhills on US 301. 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; 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 4x4 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:

[email protected]

[email protected]

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: THONOTOSASSA, FL, US, 33592 TAMPA, FL, US, 33602 TAMPA, FL, US, 33604 TAMPA, FL, US, 33605 TAMPA, FL, US, 33606 TAMPA, FL, US, 33607 TAMPA, FL, US, 33609 TAMPA, FL, US, 33610 TAMPA, FL, US, 33611 TAMPA, FL, US, 33612 TAMPA, FL, US, 33613 TAMPA, FL, US, 33614 TAMPA, FL, US, 33615 TAMPA, FL, US, 33616 TAMPA, FL, US, 33617 TAMPA, FL, US, 33618 TAMPA, FL, US, 33619 TAMPA, FL, US, 33620 TAMPA, FL, US, 33625 TAMPA, FL, US, 33626 TAMPA, FL, US, 33634 TAMPA, FL, US, 33637 TAMPA, FL, US, 33672 TAMPA, FL, US, 33680 TAMPA, FL, US, 34748 Nearest Major Market:Tampa

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