Career Opportunities: Nat Res Land Mgmt Tech I (22756)

Job Title

Natural Resources Management Office Organizational Unit: Watershed Capital Projects

Position Type: Permanent Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Open Until Filled. $21.23 to $23.35 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Cocoa/Travels Countywide. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and includes extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Performs entry-level crafts and trades work in the control of vegetation in and around trails, swales, ditches, catch basins, canals, ponds, and other locations including the off-site disposal of aquatic vegetation.

Requirements

Two (2) years of experience working outdoors in an environmental, landscaping, land management or a closely related field, which includes experience operating and performing routine maintenance on heavy equipment. Experience operating a one (1) ton dump truck, motorized watercraft, and/or an aquatic harvester is preferred.

Special Requirements: Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida Class B Commercial Driver's License with airbrakes endorsement and maintain said license and endorsement during the term of employment. Must be able to effectively demonstrate the ability to safely operate one (1) of the following types of heavy equipment: one (1) ton dump truck, skid steer, excavator, or similar equipment. Must satisfactorily complete, within nine (9) months of employment, all of the classes in the Brevard County Mandatory Training for the Development of New Employees. Must possess, or obtain within twelve (12) months of employment, a Public Applicator's License in the Aquatic Pest Control Category issued by the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services FDACS), and maintain said license during the term of employment. Must possess, or obtain within twelve (12) months of employment, a current Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Maintenance of Traffic (MOT)/Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) Basic (Flagger) Training certification and maintain said certification during the term of employment. Must possess, or obtain within twelve (12) months of employment, a current eight (8) hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification, in accordance with the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.120, and maintain said certification during the term of employment. Must be physically capable at all times of properly wearing and utilizing all required personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include respiratory protection. Must be able to work extended hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

Physical Requirements Checklist

Physical Activities / Traits

1. The employee must be able to:
   • Lift: 50 lbs. or more
   • Carry: 50 lbs. or more
   • Push: 50 lbs. or more
   • Pull: 50 lbs. or more
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   • Stand: 5 – 8 hours
   • Walk: 5 – 8 hours
   • Sit: 5 – 8 hours
   • Drive: 5 – 8 hours
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Operating foot controls; Pulling; Pushing; Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
4. The employee must be able to:
   • Balance; Bend; Climb; Crawl; Dig; Kneel; Reach; Smell; Stoop
5. The employee must have:
   • Good distant vision; Good near vision
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   • Must be physically capable at all times of properly wearing and utilizing all required personal protective eqiupment and clothing.

Working Conditions

1. Working conditions that will apply to the employee:
   • At heights above/below ground level; Below ground level (ditches, tunnels, etc.; In cold; In dampness or chilly conditions; In heat; In high humidity; In or with dusty conditions; In or with moving objects or vehicles; In or with noisy conditions; On or with ladders or scaffolding; On slippery or uneven walking surfaces; With chemicals or solvents; With feet, legs or hands in water; With fumes, smoke, gases or flames; With grease; With hazardous materials; With lawn grasses, plants, etc.; With odors; With oils; With vibrations (jackhammers, etc.); Work alone; Work inside; Work outside; Works Closely with Others
2. Other working conditions:
   • Must be able to work at heights up to eight (8) feet.