Resource Management Technician

State of Florida

. Help Alafia River State Park restore native ecosystems through integrated vegetation management .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeNaples • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $16 - $18 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in invasive species management, including identification and removal of non-native plants, and possesses strong knowledge of Florida's natural communities and land management techniques. Proficient in equipment operation, maintenance, and safety, with the ability to work effectively in diverse environmental conditions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Invasive Plant ManagementEquipment Operation and MaintenanceKnowledge of Florida Natural CommunitiesCommunication SkillsAbility to Work Independently

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Hard Skills

Invasive Plant IdentificationMechanical and Chemical Removal TechniquesData Tracking and ReportingLand Management TechniquesBasic Equipment OperationPrescribed Fire KnowledgeDifferentiating Native and Invasive SpeciesPhysical LaborTrailering ExperienceOperating Heavy Equipment

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationFollowing InstructionsAdaptability to Environmental Conditions

Tools & Technologies

GPS DevicesAvenza MapsHerbicide SprayersPower/Gas ToolsAll-Wheel-Drive EquipmentTractors4x4 TrucksATV/UTVs

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Ecosystem RestorationIntegrated Vegetation ManagementResource ManagementPrescribed BurningNatural Systems Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help Alafia River State Park restore native ecosystems through integrated vegetation management
Identify and remove FISC Category I and II and CISMA Early Detection non-native plants
Perform invasive plant removal through mechanical and chemical means
Conduct training and surveying to support invasive plant management goals
Participate in resource management activities, restoration, and prescribed burning
Communicate and coordinate treatments with the park team
Perform daily preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment and assigned vehicles
Communicate equipment maintenance needs to management
Track daily progress on data sheets and enter information into a database
Report acreage covered, acreage treated, treatment amount and type, hours, location, species, and species coverage

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid driver's license
Knowledge of Florida natural communities, including native and non-native plants
Knowledge of land management techniques used to control invasive species
Knowledge of basic equipment operation and safety
Knowledge of natural systems management and prescribed fire
Familiarity with GPS devices, Avenza maps, and other survey applications
Experience with hand, power/gas tools, herbicide sprayers, all-wheel-drive equipment, and tractors
Ability to operate heavy equipment within its operational limits
Strong trailering experience and equipment maintenance and repair skills
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to work in excessive heat, cold, biting insects, adverse environmental conditions, and uneven terrain
Ability to differentiate native and invasive plant species
Ability to operate 4x4 trucks and ATV/UTVs in variable terrain
Ability to work independently or as part of a team
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and read and follow a map
Ability to work in remote and isolated locations independently
Ability to perform physical labor with minimal supervision
Ability to operate and maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment
Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts
Ability to maintain a valid driver's license

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical benefits are available
Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements)
State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan)
Flexible Spending Accounts
Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to seek recruiter guidance and support
Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities