Duties Include:

The position has been created to support the Vice President of Operations in completing the functions necessary for the successful restoration of mitigation bank projects throughout Florida. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Field estimating, wetland construction, exotic/invasive plant management, prescribed burning, and labor management, conducting, wetland evaluations, i.e., vegetation, hydrological and wildlife monitoring and maintenance in created ecosystems.

Classification:

Hourly – Non-Exempt ($22 to $28 per hour)

Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to Acquire Commercial Applicator’s License (CORE, Aquatics, Right of Way, and Natural Areas)
• Willingness to work in sometimes harsh or inclement South Florida conditions (heat, bugs, water, humidity, animals).
• Familiar with the native, exotic, and invasive plant species and wildlife in the area and the biological functions of the various ecosystems.

Desired Experience:

• Herbicide Application
• Prescribed Fire (ignition and suppression)
• Mechanical Troubleshooting, Maintenance, and Repair
• Identification of Florida Native and Non-native plants and Animals
• Orienteering and Navigational Skills
• Operation of Heavy Equipment, ORV’s, Airboats, Swamp Buggies, Canoe, Skiff
• Ecological Background or Interest

Company Benefits:

• Employer paid health insurance
• Simple IRA enrollment payroll deduction (no company match)
• Dental Insurance employee paid
• 6 paid PTO days per year does not accrue toward the next year
• 2 weeks paid vacation per year and does accrue from year-to-year up to 30 hours.