Environmental Specialist I
State of Florida
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Key Largo • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $15 - $22 per hour
About the role
- Monitoring and removal of invasive, non-native animal and plants species.
- Special focus on the control of cats and Burmese pythons, as well as other non-native reptile species.
- Identification and removal of exotic plants which will include removal by hand and the use of herbicides.
- Clean and maintain equipment used in field daily.
- Some survey and assessment work.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license
- Knowledge of the Florida Keys’ invasive exotic animal and plant species
- Various techniques for removal or treatment of exotic plant species
- Skill in applying herbicide to invasive plants
- Conducting wildlife surveys
- Basic use of GPS and GIS
- Basic use of personal computers
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.
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Hard Skills & Tools
herbicide applicationwildlife surveyinvasive species removal techniquesplant identificationfield equipment maintenance
Certifications
valid driver's license