Nat Res Land Mgmt Tech I

Job Overview Department: Natural Resources Management Office – Watershed Capital Projects Position Type: Permanent, Full Time Open Until Filled. $21.23 to $23.35 hourly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. The position is located in 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. Responsible for 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 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 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. Career Ladder This position is part of an established career ladder. Physical Requirements Lifting: 50 lbs or more Carrying: 50 lbs or more Pushing: 50 lbs or more Pulling: 50 lbs or more Stand: 5 – 8 hours per day Walk: 5 – 8 hours per day Sit: 5 – 8 hours per day Drive: 5 – 8 hours per day Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); operating foot controls; pulling; pushing; simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver) Balance; bend; climb; crawl; dig; kneel; reach; smell; stoop Good distant vision; good near vision Must be physically capable at all times of properly wearing and utilizing all required personal protective equipment and clothing. Working Conditions 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 Must be able to work at heights up to eight (8) feet. #J-18808-Ljbffr Brevard County