OPS Land Management Technician

University of Florida, Ordway-Swisher Biological Station; Melrose (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The OPS Land Management Technician (LMT) at University of Florida, Ordway-Swisher Biological Station, is a time-limited role supporting conservation and operational duties from Sep 2026 through Apr 2027.

You will participate in prescribed burning, invasive species control, ecological monitoring, data entry and habitat restoration, plus road and equipment upkeep, tree trimming along roads, and boundary fencing.

Qualifications

• Chainsaw use experience.
• Valid driver's license indicating Safe Driver.
• Excellent physical condition; able to work in extreme weather, remote locations and rugged terrain.

Responsibilities

• Assist with conservation and operational duties at OSBS.
• Participate in prescribed burning, exotic-invasive species control, ecological monitoring, data entry and habitat restoration.
• Basic station duties include road and equipment maintenance, tree trimming along roads and boundary fencing.

Skills

Chainsaw use

Physical fitness

NWCG Pack Test

Safe Driver

Job description

Classification Title: OPS – Time Limited

Classification Minimum Requirements:

• Chainsaw use experience.
• Valid driver's license indicating “Safe Driver”.
• Excellent physical condition. This position requires work in variable and sometimes extreme weather, at remote locations, and on difficult or hazardous terrain. The successful candidate must be able to meet the NWCG Pack Test at the arduous level (3-mile walk with a 45-lb pack in 45 minutes or less).

Job Description

The OPS Land Management Technician (LMT) is a time-limited job, assisting with conservation and operational duties at OSBS. Between September 2026 and April 2027, the LMT will participate in conservation projects related to prescribed burning, exotic-invasive species control, ecological monitoring, data entry and habitat restoration. Basic station operation duties will include road and equipment maintenance, tree and tree limb trimming along roads and boundary fencing.