Conservation Sci/Forester II
Land Management Specialist (CONSERVATION SCI/ FORESTER II)
Conservation Management Duties
Including but not limited to:
-Works under supervision of Land Manager on conservation projects that will
primarily involve habitat restoration, groundcover harvesting, fire management,
exotic invasive species control, and monitoring.
-Serves as a fire crew member in the Station’s wildland fire management
program on controlled fires and wildfires for the purpose of natural resource
enhancement, restoration, fuel reduction, research, and training.
-Participates in fire suppression activities that may require working a
non-normal work schedule (infrequent)
-Assist with off-site controlled burns with cooperators (ex: FL Park
Service, SJRWMD, etc.).
-Assists in preparation of management units for burning;
-Assists with pre and post fire operation needs including preparing
fire breaks, burn unit fuel treatments, pre and post-burn monitoring.
-Assists in maintaining fire equipment and fire cache in ready status;
maintain clean and organized trucks, UTVs, ATVs and work areas.
-Works alongside cooperators and contractors of OSBS when needed
-Works with other Conservation program staff in scouting, documenting, and
controlling of exotic-invasive species on OSBS.
-Collects data on identified conservation projects and serves as a backup
data collector on selected projects. Assist with monitoring natural communities
for management needs and effects of management activities
-Ensures proper implementation of restoration projects, forestry
operations, and other activities through field supervision of contractors,
volunteers, interns and direct participation
Operations Management Duties
Including but not limited to:
-Maintains Station roads and fire breaks through mowing, trimming, disking,
rolling, and grading.
-Participates with other staff in maintaining Station equipment and
building facilities.
-Enforces OSBS and UF policies with Station visitors, including natural
resources protection, in a tactful manner on the lands comprising OSBS. This
part of the job requires regular patrol driving of Station. Contact with local
law enforcement representatives may be required when dealing with trespassers.
Scheduled patrolling on weekends will be required: 2-6 hrs./month.
-Prepares purchase requests and work order requests.
-Assist on outreach and education events and tours. Some events may also
occur on weekends.
-Remove & repair fencing.
Computer/Geospatial Duties
Including but not limited to:
-Collects GPS data related to resource management and other identified
needs.
-Participates in mapping exotic-invasive species, insect/disease outbreaks,
fire effects, timber harvesting, restoration, etc. and transferring into GIS
-Assists Station users in use of Trimble GPS equipment and downloading GPS
data when needed.
-Ensures Trimble unit’s data are backed-up and updates GPS software
periodically.
-Enters data into spreadsheets, databases, and word documents
Other duties as determined by supervisor, Land Manager (CONSERVATION SCI/
FORESTER III)
Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with education and experience
Minimum Requirements:
-Doctoral degree in forestry, agricultural science, rangeland
management, environmental science, or a closely related field; or a master’s
degree in forestry, agricultural science, rangeland management, environmental
science, or a closely related field and one year of relevant experience; or a
bachelor’s degree in forestry, agricultural science, rangeland management,
environmental science, or a closely related field and three years of relevant
experience.
-Valid Florida driver's license and safe driving record.
Preferred Qualifications:
-NWCG Red Card qualified as a Firefighter Type 1 Wildland Fire Fighter
-Completed Southern Engine Academy
-Experience with volunteer supervision
-Florida commercial herbicide applicator license with certification in
natural areas herbicide application.
-EXCELLENT PHYSICAL CONDITION
-Ability to interact pleasantly and knowledgeably with Station users
and to convey basic station information
-Experience with the maintenance and repair of small motors, pumps, and
chainsaws.
-Has experience on prescribed burns
-Demonstrated knowledge and ID of southeastern flora and fauna as well
as exotic/invasive plant species common to Florida
-Experience with standard computer programs (Microsoft Office suite and
Outlook), as well as experience with collecting GPS data and working on GIS
projects with ESRI ArcMap software.
-Experience in the use of off-road vehicles and equipment, including
heavy equipment (tractors, loaders, tractor attachments, ATVs, UTVs),
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Interested applicants should submit (1) cover letter; (2) current resume; and
(3) a list of three references.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) January 20, 2019.
Apply at:
http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/cw/en-us/job/509249/conservation-sciforester-ii
Health Assessment Required:
Yes - position requires post offer health assessment
