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Here is some information about some current job openings. Note, I did not include the attachments. I suggest the individual use the hot-link with each job for additional details.</div>
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<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal">Big Cypress National Preserve is currently recruiting for a GS-11 Visitor Operations Supervisor. <span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;">The incumbent will provide guidance and leadership to the Visitor Operations staff on
formal/informal and personal/non-personal interpretive opportunities. The incumbent will be responsible for the long-term planning and day-to-day operations of two visitor contact facilities, the Oasis Visitor Center and the Big Cypress Swamp Welcome Center. Each
facility is staffed by one GS-9 Park Ranger (Interpretation), two GS-6 Park Guides and two – three GS-5 Seasonal Park Rangers (Interpretation). </span>The position is also responsible for developing non-personal interpretive materials, managing web content,
coordinating the preserve's social media presence and assisting with NPS partner and Centennial coordination.</div>
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<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal" style="border:none;padding:0in;">The announcement is posted through 5/7/2015 and can be found at - <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/401771700"><span style="color:windowtext;">https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/401771700</span></a>
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<div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1430260824771_4505" class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal">Position: Resource Soil Scientist (Soil Scientist), GS-0470-11/12, Farmville, VA</div>
<div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1430260824771_4509" class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal">Open: Saturday, April 25</div>
<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal">Close: Saturday, May 2</div>
<div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1430260824771_4510" class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal">Announcement Number: NRCS-15-0765-MP-GV</div>
<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal">Area of Consideration: Status candidates, FSA employees, and individuals eligible under special hiring authorities</div>
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<div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1430260824771_4512" class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;" align="center"><b><u><span style="font-size:16.0pt;">DIVISION OF RECREATION AND PARKS</span></u></b></div>
<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;" align="center"><b><u><span style="font-size:16.0pt;">JOB VACANCY</span></u></b></div>
<div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1430260824771_4513" class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;" align="center"><b><u><span style="font-size:16.0pt;">OPEN COMPETITIVE</span></u></b></div>
<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;" align="center"><b><u><span style="font-size:16.0pt;color:red;">PENDING RECLASSIFICATION</span></u></b></div>
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<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">Class Title</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">:<b>
</b>Environmental Specialist I</span></div>
<div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1430260824771_4515" class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">Position Number</span></u></b><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1430260824771_4514" style="font-size:12.0pt;">: 37020581</span></div>
<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">Base Salary</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">: $2,582.39 monthly / $30,988.62 annually</span></div>
<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">Location</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">: Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park
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<div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1430260824771_4517" class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1430260824771_4516" style="font-size:12.0pt;"> 33104 NW 192<sup>nd</sup> Avenue</span></div>
<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;"> Okeechobee, FL 34972</span></div>
<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;"> Contact: Evan Hall, Park Manager; 863-462-5360 or</span></div>
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</span><a id="yui_3_16_0_1_1430260824771_4519" rel="nofollow" ymailto="mailto:evan.hall@dep.state.fl.us" target="_blank" href="mailto:evan.hall@dep.state.fl.us"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1430260824771_4518" style="font-size:12.0pt;">evan.hall@dep.state.fl.us</span></a></div>
<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">Advertising Method</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">: <u>X
</u>INTERNAL EMAIL <u>X </u>PEOPLE FIRST </span></div>
<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">Closing Date</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">: May 1, 2015</span></div>
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<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal" style="margin-left:2.5in;"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">POSITION DESCRIPTION</span></u></b></div>
<div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1430260824771_4522" class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1430260824771_4521" style="font-size:12.0pt;">An opportunity is anticipated for a self-motivated, hard-working team player, with strong resource management, skills to fill an Environmentalist Specialist I position at Kissimmee
Prairie Preserve State Park 25 miles northwest of Okeechobee, FL. This preserve protects the largest remaining stretch of Florida dry prairie, home to an array of endangered plants and animals. The park offers excellent seasonal birding opportunities and
is home to the endangered Florida grasshopper sparrow, as well as the Crested Caracara and Sand-Hill Crane. Housing may be available in a state owned 3 bedroom, 2 bath house on site.</span></div>
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<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">JOB DUTIES:</span></u></b></div>
<div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1430260824771_4525" class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1430260824771_4524" style="font-size:12.0pt;">Conducts biological research projects and analyze the biological communities and other physical features. Plan, recommend, monitor, and complete and submit necessary reports
on a timely basis on resource management projects, including but not limited to: prescribed burning, exotic species removal, plant community restoration, erosion control, pest species control and native wildlife management. Participate in the execution of
all facets of prescribed fire. Prepare and update at least every ten years relevant portions of the Unit Management Plan. Consult with park manager and planners on the effects of design and development of park resources. Consults with other professionals
regarding best management practices and their application. Recommend native plants for landscape projects. Conducts flora and fauna survey and coordinate biological monitoring. Utilizes state vehicles in performance of duties.</span></div>
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<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">Gather scientific and professional reports and other information through field observations and studies about natural history. Assembles this information into interpretive talks,
brochures, exhibit copy, tour spiels, campfire and group programs and TV and radio presentations. Provide assistance to staff and volunteers involved in interpretation activities in the form of slides, written material, and the design of interpretative facilities.
Provide quality photographs for exhibits, programs and publications.</span></div>
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<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">Investigates and reports on all pending development and other projects which may threaten the natural and cultural resources of the park such as highways, dams, drainage, pesticide
application and dredging. Attend public hearings on these projects to present the Division’s official statement. Participated in the resource management audit program</span></div>
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<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">Perform other related duties as required including but not limited to: checking in campers, sale of merchandise, assisting park visitors and campers, opening and closing the
park</span></div>
<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;"> </span></div>
<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">Conduct training sessions for park personnel, students, resource management specialists and laymen in the techniques of resource management and natural history topics.</span></div>
<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;"> </span></div>
<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">Maintain an office to include: correspondence files, slide files, reference library, monthly reports and miscellaneous correspondence, camera, vehicle and office equipment as
assigned.</span></div>
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<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Knowledge of:
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<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">Plant taxonomy; Florida’s pyric communities and management needs; prescribed fire applications and techniques; successfully meet position-specific DRP Burn Standards for Prescribed
Fire; research design and applications as they relate to ecosystem’s management. Skill in use of computers and ancillary devices. Ability to: conduct field research, data gathering and resource health assessment; communicate effectively both orally and in
writing; work well with others; develop and maintain files on research, monitoring, and other activities; make management recommendations and prepare pertinent portions of park management plan revisions; assemble and maintain species inventories to assess
the health of ecosystems and constituent changes; maintain a valid driver’s license; operate 4x4 vehicles and all-wheel drive equipment; work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays.</span></div>
<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">Other job-related requirements for this position:</span></u></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;"> Medical Monitoring – Hearing. Successful
completion of annual moderate pack test.</span></div>
<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal"><b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;background:yellow;">SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;background:yellow;">:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;background:yellow;">
Prior to being hired, applicant will be given a single opportunity to take and successfully complete a supervised moderate pack test at a date and location to be announced. Pack test requires applicant to complete a two mile walk while carrying 25 lbs in
less than 30 minutes.</span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">HOW TO APPLY</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">:</span></b></div>
<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">If submitting a paper application, you will need to have it faxed to People First at fax number 1-888-403-2110 by the closing date listed on the vacancy, they will then scan
your application into the applicant pool for that particular vacancy. </span></div>
<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">Clicking on the following link will take you directly to the People First job announcement listed above:
</span><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://jobs.myflorida.com/viewjob.html?optlink-view=view-796452&ERFormID=newjoblist&ERFormCode=any"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">https://jobs.myflorida.com/viewjob.html?optlink-view=view-796452&ERFormID=newjoblist&ERFormCode=any</span></a></div>
<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. </span></div>
<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority. Notification to the hiring authority
must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. </span></div>
<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace.</span></div>
<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, applicants eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. However, applicants
claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each application 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 closing date of the vacancy announcement. <b>
For information on the supporting documentation required, click </b></span><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue;">here</span></a><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">.
Applicants may also fax their supporting documentation to People First at 1-888-403-2110.</span></b></div>
<div class="yiv1803524164MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;">If you have any additional questions, please contact Tonya Griffith, 407.884.2000.</span></div>
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