Requisition No: 881161
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: OPS Bio Sci I (Mgt Tech) - 37971234
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 37971234
Salary: $15.00 hr
Posting Closing Date: 08/16/2026
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OPS Biological Scientist I (Spray Tech)- 37971234
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Job Vacancy
Open Competitive
This position is located in DeLeon Springs, FL
Closing Date: 08.16.2026
and Responsibilities:
DeLeon Springs State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill an OPS Bio Sci position, providing resource management technician functions along with administrative and maintenance tasks. The applicant must be able to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays, up to 24 hrs per week.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. is mandatory. Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply.
This is moderately independent work providing Resource Management, Maintenance, Administration and Protection of DeLeon Springs State Park.
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT –Primarily works to accomplish annual exotic plant management goals through survey and removal of non-native plant species by chemical and/or mechanical means. Other resource management duties may include, but are not limited to, data collection and implementation of resource management objectives.
MAINTENANCE – Performs preventative and corrective maintenance on all equipment and assigned vehicles daily. Communicates equipment maintenance needs to management.
ADMINISTRATION – Tracks daily progress on data sheets and enters into database. This will include the accurate reporting of resource management data as well as hours worked, and tasks completed.
OTHER – Performs other related duties as required.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge: Florida natural communities, including both native and exotic plants; land management techniques used to control invasive exotic species; the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical and natural sciences.
Skills: Skill in the operation of Global Positioning Systems (GPS), MS office, and Adobe Software. Familiarity with tools and equipment used in natural resource survey (e.g. Avenza maps and other survey applications) and invasive plant control, including hand, power/ gas tools, herbicide sprayers, and all-wheel drive equipment.
Abilities: Ability to perform assigned field work despite excessive heat, cold, biting insects, and other adverse environmental conditions. Ability to carry heavy backpacks while traversing uneven terrain. Ability to work as a team member or independently. Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license. Ability to work rotating shifts.
Minimum Qualifications:
Pay:
$15 per hour
Our Organization and Mission:
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s leading agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.
Where You Will Work:
DeLeon Springs State Park
601 Ponce De Leon Blvd
DeLeon Springs FL 32130
De Leon Springs State Park is a magical place nestled in the town of De Leon Springs, Florida. Not only is the park known for its refreshing 72-degree spring, but it is also home to the iconic Old Sugar Mill Pancake House, where visitors come from all over to enjoy making their own pancakes.
The allure does not stop there. De Leon Springs is also rich in history. Our visitor center takes you on a historical adventure beginning with the Mayaca tribe that made their home here 8,000 years ago. Other features are stories about the plantation era in the early 1800s and more recent material describing the attractions era in the 1950s before the Florida Park Service took over operations in 1982.
Click the attached link to learn more about this beautiful park:https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/de-leon-springs-state-park
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for eligible OPS employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*).
*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours on average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.
For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
Special Notes:
DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:
HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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