The University of Florida's Ordway-Swisher Biological Station is currently hiring for a Land Management Specialist position.
The Land Management Specialist is expected to perform conservation and operational duties at the Ordway-Swisher Biological Station (OSBS) in Melrose, Fl., a research and education unit of the University of Florida. This position will participate in conservation projects related to prescribed burning, exotic-invasive species control, habitat restoration, groundcover harvesting, geospatial mapping, and basic operational duties such as road, equipment, fence maintenance and security patrolling. This position participates in day-to-day supervision of volunteers interested in participating in conservation and management activities as well as Conservation Campers volunteer program. They should expect to work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. This position will serve as a staff member of OSBS and expected to both work in a team environment and to be capable of carrying out instructions and projects with minimal supervision.
Agency: University of Florida Ordway-Swisher Biological Station
Location: Melrose, FL
Job Category: Full time Position
Salary: $44,700
Last Date to Apply: 07/25/2021
Website: https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/517199/conservation-sciforester-ii
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