Fire & Land Management Technician

St. Johns River Water Management District; Green Cove Springs (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Florida Retirement System

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Paid leave and holidays

Professional development

Telework options

Public service student loan forgiven.

Job summary

The St. Johns River Water Management District seeks a field operations position to operate and maintain land management machinery and support in the Bureau of Land Resources.

The role involves fieldwork under challenging conditions, including prescribed burns and wildfire suppression activities, with a focus on safety and environmental stewardship. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least one year in natural resource-related work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to read maps and aerial photos and make land-management decisions.
• Strong communication with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain land management equipment for various conditions.
• Support fire management, fuels management, and restoration projects.
• Assist with forest and land management activities and contractor coordination.
• Provide security and upkeep for public recreational areas and facilities.

Skills

Map reading

Aerial photo interpretation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

John Deere 650 bulldozers

air brakes

farm tractors

Job description

The St. Johns River Water Management District seeks a field operations position to operate and maintain land management machinery and support in the Bureau of Land Resources.

The role involves fieldwork under challenging conditions, including prescribed burns and wildfire suppression activities, with a focus on safety and environmental stewardship. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least one year in natural resource-related work.