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Posting Closing Date: 03/05/2025

Salary: $1,730.77 bi-weekly

Working hours: 40hrs/week

Supervisor: Brittany Lay

List of any subordinates supervised: None

Address: 2001 Homeland-Garfield Rd, Bartow, FL 33830

Residency requirement: None

Level of Education: Preferred bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the life or physical sciences and two years of professional biological experience; or a master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the life or physical sciences and one year of professional biological experience.

*Employment is contingent upon a successful completion of a Level 1 background check*

*In addition to submitting a completed State of Florida electronic application and completing the qualifying questions, applicants must attach a cover letter and up to date resume. Submitted cover letter should at a minimum explain your interest in working in invasive plant management and identify your most relevant skills and experience. Incomplete applications will not be considered. *

Description of position:

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.

It is expected that all FWC employees courteously assist Commission constituents to resolve questions or problems they may have on matters relating to the Commission, its programs or fish and wildlife conservation in general; and garner public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida's citizens in a positive and proactive manner.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position:

The ideal candidate must possess:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the capacity to collaborate effectively with team members and engage professionally with the public.
Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while adhering to regulatory deadlines.
Consistently demonstrate integrity, respect, and accountability in all interactions.
Knowledge of principles and best practices related to plant management.
Ability to comprehend and apply relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing plant management.
Familiarity with challenges related to non-native and invasive plant species.
Experience in public speaking and working with community members, stakeholders, and/or representatives.
Ability to travel throughout Florida for extended periods as required on occasion.