Land Mgmt Tech 2
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Job Location:
Homestead, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 51854 - 54620
Posted on:
18-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This position reports to the Homestead Field Office located at 2195 NE 8th Street Homestead FL 33033.
The Land Management Unit within the Districts Land Resources Bureau oversees the planning and implementation of natural resources management functions on District conservation and project lands. The Land Management Technician 2 within Districts Everglades Land Management Region is a highly skilled technician level position responsible for implementing resource and public use land management functions on District lands located in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
This position is responsible for assisting with the implementation of all Regional land management functions including:
Employment Guidelines:
High School Diploma or GED and minimum of 4 years experience operating earthmoving equipment including farm tractors and practical experience in basic land management functions including invasive plant control vegetation management prescribed burning and natural lands property management including some lead work or supervisory experience. The salary range for this position is $51854.40 to $54620.80.
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Licenses:
Valid State of Florida Drivers License. Possession or ability to acquire a State of Florida Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) a State of Florida Pesticide Applicators License and a State of Florida Prescribed Burners Certification within 180 days of hire date.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment:
This position primarily works in the field with regular exposure to hot humid and smoky environments in remote wet and/or heavily vegetated areas. Incumbent may be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
Due to the Districts response role and in the total scope of emergency management this position may at times be required to provide support before during and after major storm events and emergency situations such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies depending on assigned emergency response role.
Veterans Preference:
Pursuant to Chapter 295 Florida Statutes candidates eligible for Veterans Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7 Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The South Florida Water Management District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process please contact the Human Resources Bureau at .
The Land Management Unit within the Districts Land Resources Bureau oversees the planning and implementation of natural resources management functions on District conservation and project lands. The Land Management Technician 2 within Districts Everglades Land Management Region is a highly skilled technician level position responsible for implementing resource and public use land management functions on District lands located in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
This position is responsible for assisting with the implementation of all Regional land management functions including:
- Operating myriad equipment to perform infrastructure maintenance and vegetation management activities such as mowing trails discing/tilling fire breaks shredding woody vegetation road repairs and clearing debris.
- Working with the Districts Public Use and Wildlife Unit to maintain recreational and public use facilities. Coordinating with District Law Enforcement and Security as necessary to monitor for inappropriate use or access to District lands.
- Assisting with the coordination and implementation of all Regional prescribed fire and assisting efforts throughout the District when needed.
- Handling mixing and applying herbicides for the management of nonnative/nuisance vegetation.
- Conducting routine maintenance of tools equipment and facilities.
- Monitoring contractors conducting vegetation management infrastructure maintenance and habitat restoration activities.
Employment Guidelines:
High School Diploma or GED and minimum of 4 years experience operating earthmoving equipment including farm tractors and practical experience in basic land management functions including invasive plant control vegetation management prescribed burning and natural lands property management including some lead work or supervisory experience. The salary range for this position is $51854.40 to $54620.80.
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Licenses:
Valid State of Florida Drivers License. Possession or ability to acquire a State of Florida Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) a State of Florida Pesticide Applicators License and a State of Florida Prescribed Burners Certification within 180 days of hire date.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment:
This position primarily works in the field with regular exposure to hot humid and smoky environments in remote wet and/or heavily vegetated areas. Incumbent may be required to lift up to 50 lbs.
Due to the Districts response role and in the total scope of emergency management this position may at times be required to provide support before during and after major storm events and emergency situations such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies depending on assigned emergency response role.
Veterans Preference:
Pursuant to Chapter 295 Florida Statutes candidates eligible for Veterans Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7 Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The South Florida Water Management District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process please contact the Human Resources Bureau at .
Key Skills
- GIS
- Legal Drafting
- Microstation
- Construction Experience
- Data Collection
- Math
- Land Surveying
- Drafting
- Autocad
- Carlson
- Geometry
- Oil & Gas Experience
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