Land Management Technician II

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Title: Land Management Technician II

Department:  Parks, Recreation, & Natrl Resources

Hourly Range: $23.92 - $33.49

Location: Land O' Lakes & New Port Richey, Florida

Job Type: Full Time

Closing Date: Thu. 09/25/25 11:59 PM Eastern Time

General Description: The Land Management Technician II is a responsible supervisory role providing intermediate to advanced level work for the Natural Resources Division within the Parks Recreation & Natural Resources department, in the field of natural resources including land management and maintenance activities, biological/ecological assessments, project management, volunteer coordination, educational program development and public outreach. 

Essential Job Functions:  Intermediate to advanced level position which conducts routine land management duties on a regularly scheduled basis on lands managed under the Environmental Lands Acquisition and Management Program.  Primary work includes semi-skilled labor and tasks using hand and power tools, light and heavy duty maintenance equipment, prescribed burning activities, and application of mechanical and chemical invasive plant treatments. Manages intermediate to advanced level projects assigned by the Land Management Coordinator such as operations, maintenance, and coordinates and supervises Land Management Technician team.  Coordinates with outside crews, vendors, and other departments or agencies.  May assume additional responsibilities if the Land Management Coordinator is unavailable. Project management including preparing project scopes of work, initiating requisitions and task orders. Knowledge and understanding of Florida ecosystems as to their components, functions, key characteristics and land management principles or aptitude to learn such principles.  Possesses the ability to identify or learn to identify upland and wetland biota.  Cleans, mows, edges, trims and generally maintains grounds, trails, and recreation areas.  Plants, prunes, and trims bushes, shrubs, and trees. Assists with general site maintenance such as emptying trash, cleaning, painting, repairing gates fences, and irrigation.  General knowledge of herbicides, their physical application, safety precautions, mixing, and rate of application.  Assists with wildlife and vegetation surveys, site security inspections, and routine maintenance inspections. Aids in maintaining data collected from surveys and inspections.  Produces documentation as needed.  Assists the Land Manager and Biologist in the development and implementation of management plans. Assist with the preparation of land management schedules including the organization of team support for land management activities and projects. Assist with grant requirements as necessary. Organizes and promotes environmental education activities and supports, leads and coordinates volunteer activities.  Assists in implementing elements of Comprehensive Plan as they relate to natural resources and environmental preservation/conservation. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.Ability to work rotating shifts, nights, and weekends. Performs other related duties as required. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• General knowledge of land management principles and methods related. 
•  Knowledge and understanding of Florida ecosystems as to their components, functions, key characteristics and land management principles or aptitude to learn such principles. 
• Knowledge of Florida ecosystems including their flora and fauna, non-living components and their biological and ecological functions.
• Able to use and maintain hand and power tools needed for evaluating and managing lands.
• Ability to manage and complete projects.
• Ability to learn Arc Pro and Avenza applications.
• Knowledge of budget and purchasing procedures.
• Ability to identify or learn to identify upland and wetland biota. 
• Ability to manage and complete intermediate level projects
• Knowledge of budget and purchasing procedures
• Knowledge of herbicides, their physical application, safety precautions, mixing, and rate of application.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations pertaining to wetland protection and listed species.
• Requires effective interaction and communication with the public necessary for carrying out educational outreach programs with the emphasis on natural resources. 
• Ability to organize and effectively communicate with volunteers and the general public effectively and tactfully in verbal and written form.
• Ability to operate a County vehicle both on and off the road including 4x4vechicles, ATV, UTV and tractor.
• Ability to read for comprehension.

Minimum Requirements:

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS:  Requires working outdoors in a wide variety of natural settings and conditions. Ability to walk, bend, squat and stoop frequently. Able to perform manual labor. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication. Ability to work rotating shifts, nights, and weekends. 

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:  Graduation from and accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Nature Resource Management  or a related field and two (2) years' field experience OR an Associate degree and four (4) years of field experience OR a High School Diploma and Six (6) years' of field experience. Computer skills, including word processing, data entry, scanning, GIS and other mapping software. strong writing skills with the ability to prepare reports. One (1) year experience in a supervisory position required.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:  Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Hold Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing.  Public Pesticide applicator license - Natural Areas and S-130/190 Basic Wildland Firefighter within twelve (12) months of hire. Basic prescribed fire certifications with the ability to obtain intermediate and advanced prescribed fire certifications. 

ADA STATEMENT:  A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE:  Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:  All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

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