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OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
The OPS Environmental Specialist I serves as the Resource Restoration Specialist for the St. Joseph State Buffer Preserve part of the Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection. The primary duties include addressing conservation, preservation and restoration of upland and wetland natural communities.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the terminology and principles of the physical or natural resources.
- Knowledge of the operation of field monitoring equipment.
- Work and communicate effectively with the staff, volunteers, public and representatives of other agencies in a tactful and courteous manner both verbally and in writing.
- Work independently and efficiently while conducting land management activities and being self-motivated on work initiatives; at times this may involve extended hours in the field in sometimes adverse weather conditions.
- Ability to work various hours and weekends to assist with prescribed fires and festivals, which will go over the eight-hour scheduled day.
- Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and resourceful and to maintain a positive outlook.
- Ability to lift and carry 50-pounds while walking over uneven terrain.
- Ability to successfully meet position-specific DRP Burn Standards for Prescribed Fire.
Minimum Qualifications:
At least one year of verifiable related experience in physical or natural resources. Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
Candidates for this position who have not already passed the light pack test must be able to pass the annual DEP requirements for prescribed fire. This includes the light pack test and fire refresher course per DEP burn standards. Candidates must be able to walk 1 mile in less than 16 minutes to be considered for this position. Candidates must be able to perform this task within 30 days of accepting the position.
Successful completion of annual pack test per DRP Burn Standard.
Valid Driver License is required.
Position of Special Trust Requirement:
This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
The Preserve has a small team of dedicated individuals who excel at a wide variety of resource management tasks, collaborating together while also working independently in remote areas. The successful applicant will demonstrate an ability to learn quickly, communicate effectively, and have a proven ability to be adaptable. Performs other duties as required and assigned. Responsible for, assist with and/or actively participates in the planning, coordinating, and implementing of activities such as resource management, maintenance, administration, protection and enhancing public appreciation.
- Experience collecting and recording resource management data for research projects including monitoring, surveys, site restoration projects, prescribed burning, hydrological restoration, management plans and other type activities.
- Experience with generation of professional ArcGIS maps.
- Experience using a wide variety of hand tools and heavy powered equipment such as tractor, chainsaws and UTV’s, and conducting preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
- Ability to identify opportunities and strategies to proactively communicate the Preserves mission and provide clear, concise, and consistent information to the public.
- Must have a High School Diploma
Pay:
The approved pay rate for this position is $17.00 per hour for 40 working hours per week.
Timber Cruisers
Georgia Woodlands and Southeastern Agri-Business are looking for candidates to fulfill several open timber cruising positions throughout the Southeastern United States. Whether you are looking for a part-time job, need industry experience, or are interested in a forestry services career, there may be an opportunity for you.
Management of timberland can vary from a small, family-owned property that needs consultation every two to five years to an industrial landowner with a large, comprehensive management regimen that requires daily attention. At Georgia Woodlands and Southeastern Agri-Business we can design a plan to fit our customer’s needs. Our team consists of resident foresters, forest technicians, real estate agents, and accountants with decades of experience. The following are just a sample of the services we offer.
- Forest Management Plans - Timber Inventory - Timber Sales
- Timberland Valuation - Land Appraisals - Timber Stand Improvement
- Regeneration - GIS Mapping Services - Hunting Lease Management
- Boundary Maintenance - Road Construction and Maintenance
Please direct questions or requests for more information to:
Shane McAdams
georgiawoodlands2@gmail.com
706.714.9936
Recreational Boating Surveyor
Job Title: Recreational Boating Surveyor for Seagrass conservation through actionable research: Management areas for prevention of scarring (SCAR MAPS)
Overview:
We seek reliable and engaging individuals to join our team as Recreational Boating Surveyors. Surveyors will intercept recreational boaters in pairs and administer a standardized questionnaire using electronic tablets (provided). This part-time role involves up to one shift per week, scheduled according to a sampling plan, with each shift lasting 4 hours plus estimated travel time. Compensation is $15 per hour, including travel time and mileage reimbursement.
Surveys will be conducted at selected boat launch sites in Citrus County, Florida, with an estimated travel time of up to 1 hour and 40 minutes one-way from Gainesville. Applicants must be able to travel independently in their own vehicle to these off-campus locations.
We will maintain a weekly sampling schedule for one year and assign surveyors to specific sites, days, and time slots in advance to support planning. However, flexibility is essential, as assignments may vary weekly.
Available shift times (excluding travel time) are 8 AM–12 PM, 11 AM–3 PM, or 2 PM–6 PM, any day from Monday to Sunday.
Key Responsibilities:
- Survey Administration: Work in pairs to intercept recreational boaters and conduct surveys using a predefined questionnaire.
- Data Collection & Entry: Accurately record survey responses and assist with data entry off campus.
- Participant Engagement: Interact with survey participants in a friendly, professional, and respectful manner.
- Data Integrity: Ensure all collected data is handled confidentially and maintained accurately
Job Details:
- Shift: Up to one day per week (flexible scheduling) with a 4-hour shift plus additional estimated travel time.
- Compensation: $15 per hour (includes estimated travel time), with additional mileage reimbursement at University of Florida rate of $0.455/mile.
- Contract Duration: Starting in May 2025 and continuing through April 2026. We will consider shorter appointments on a case-by-case basis.
Minimum Requirements:
Must be 18 years old or older.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Driver’s license
Comfortable with independent travel to survey sites in Citrus County (up to 1 hour and 40 minutes commute from Gainesville).
Ability to work at least 6 hours per week in an outdoor environment. Shifts will be canceled if conditions are dangerous, but surveyors will be working in a range of temperatures and weather conditions.
Ability to work from 8 AM–12 PM, 11 AM–3 PM, or 2 PM–6 PM from Monday to Sunday.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong listening skills and the ability to follow instructions effectively.
Strong communication skills
Basic computer literacy.
Health Assessment Required:
No
Contact information
Dr. Adams Ceballos, aceballos@ufl.edu
Forest and Farm Helper
We operate a family farm in northern Alachua County and seek one or two part-time employees. Most tasks involve ecological restoration of pine plantations and a pecan grove to longleaf pine savanna. The work requires walking, lifting, and use of hand and power tools. In addition to routine labor chores, the job provides an opportunity to learn about machine operation and maintenance, safe application of herbicides, wildflower seed handling, and prescribed burning. The employees would have to provide their own transportation to and from the farm, located 27 miles north of the UF campus. Pay is $14.00 per hour. No prior experience is required. If interested, please contact Dr. Jack Ewel at jackewel99@gmail.com.
Geomatics Student Assistant (OPS)
Position description:
This position is a part-time OPS position (onsite or remote) to assist with a project focused on using machine learning to detect invasive plants using drone imagery. This statewide position involves close collaboration with a research team and provides an excellent opportunity for the candidate to develop valuable skills in GIS, machine learning, and aquatic plant identification.
Responsibilities:
- Annotate aerial imagery in a GIS software
- Review already existing annotations
- Manage vector and raster data in a GIS software
- Train Machine learning algorithms
- Use the trained models to detect invasive plants
- Assess results accuracy and report writing
Minimum qualifications:
- Enrolled at the University of Florida
- Familiarity with GIS software (e.g. ArcGIS or QGIS)
- Capacity to compile data in written and digital forms
- Punctuality, attention to detail
- Availability to work until June 30th with potential extension for another year.
Preferred qualifications:
Passion for natural area conservation; experience in aquatic plant identification; experience with remote sensing, image analysis, Python or R, database management, statistics and mathematics
Advertised salary: $18/hr
Start date: As soon as position is filled
Expected end date: June, 30th 2025
Interested? Submit a brief cover letter, a CV or resume, and two references (with contact information) to Amr Abd-Elrahman (aamr@ufl.edu) by Friday, February 20th, 2025.
Student Research Technician-Ecohydrology
The University of Florida Ecohydrology Lab (https://ffgs.ifas.ufl.edu/Ecohydrology/) is seeking a student research technician to assist with multiple research projects in North Florida streams, forests, lakes, and wetlands during the Fall 2024 semester. The selected candidate should have an interest in hydrology and natural resources and will assist with field (e.g., data downloads from field sensors and water sample collection) and lab (e.g., sample processing, data entry, and sensor calibration) efforts. Interested candidates should have at minimum one full day of availability per week to help with fieldwork. Compensation will start at $15 an hour.
Forest and Farm Helper
We operate a family farm in northern Alachua County and seek one additional part-time employee. Tasks include forestry (pine plantation management), restoration (longleaf pine savanna), and agriculture (pecan grove). The work requires walking, lifting, and use of hand and power tools. In addition to routine labor chores, the job provides an opportunity to learn about machine operation and maintenance, safe application of herbicides, wildflower seed handling, and prescribed burning. The employee would have to provide their own transportation to and from the farm, located 27 miles north of the UF campus. Pay is $13.00 per hour. No prior experience is required. If interested, please contact Dr. Jack Ewel at jackewel99@gmail.com.
Part-Time (OPS) Student Assistant -- Programming
Dr. Henry Hochmair, Professor of Geomatics in the School of Forest, Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences, is seeking a graduate student for a part-time programming position to contribute to a funded project focused on simulating the tunneling behavior of subterranean termites. The project aims to develop a stochastic lattice-based gas model to simulate termite foraging patterns beneath the surface in search of food resources. The project is set to be completed by April 2025 and will involve programming in Python or R.
Project Overview:
Previous laboratory studies with planar foraging arenas have provided valuable insights into tunnel construction mechanics and the factors influencing tunnel geometry. Using this empirical data (e.g., branching angles), the model will simulate termite tunneling patterns from a colony introduction point, interacting with bait stations and determining the first interception time.
Key Responsibilities:
• Model Development: Implement a stochastic lattice-based gas model to simulate termite tunneling behavior.
• Temporal Visualization: Develop a dynamic visualization to display the tunneling process over time within the lattice environment.
• Model Validation: Conduct statistical comparisons between the simulated tunnel network characteristics and those observed in earlier laboratory studies, including analysis of arena timelapse videos.
Requirements:
• Proficiency in Python or R.
• Strong problem-solving skills and an interest in ecological modeling.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate on an interdisciplinary project.
Additional Details:
• Hours: Flexible, part-time with negotiable weekly hours.
• Compensation: Hourly pay rate is negotiable based on experience.
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Dr. Henry Hochmair
Professor of Geomatics
email: hhhochmair@ufl.edu