OPS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN - 37970889

Requisition No: 861133 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN - 37970889

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37970889 

Salary: $15-$16.50/hr based on training and experience 

Posting Closing Date: 09/26/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator

OPS PINE (Prescribed Ignition of Natural Ecosystems) Crew Member

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Multiple positions may be filled with this advertisement

This position is located in Gainesville, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This position will travel throughout the District 2 area (occasionally statewide) participating in all aspects of the prescribed fire program and hurricane relief. The team’s focus will be to aid State Park burn crews in prescribed burning with equipment and personnel. Because Wildland fire is seasonal in nature, there will be times when the team will complete resource management projects in lieu of prescribed fire or wildfire suppression. In periods of extended dry conditions, suppression of wildfires and project work will be the focus. During Hurricane season the team will be assigned to the areas of impact for hurricane clean up.

The typical work shift will be four (4) ten-hour (10hr) workdays, Monday through Thursday, unless the crew is needed outside those days. Most days working on the fire line can exceed the 10hr standard shift. Since the primary duty of this team is assisting with wildland fire activities crew members must be flexible to work outside of the Monday -Thursday time frame. During wildfire season, the crew can/will be deployed as a member of a Type 6 engine strike team or taskforce, typically with 24-48 hours notice beforehand. While on deployment, workdays could extend to 16 hours with deployment lasting to 14 days.

Additional Duties and responsibilities may be assigned, i.e. Engine Lead, equipment operation, resource project lead, etc.

This position reports to the PINE Team Lead.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Prescribed fire operations and wildfire suppression techniques/tactics

Safety practices and procedures

Prescriptions and burn planning

SKILL IN:

Using various four-wheel drive vehicles including but not limited to ATVs/UTVs

Operating a variety of wildland firefighting equipment

Constructing fire lines using hand tools, chainsaws, farm tractors with various implements, and other heavy machinery

Solving/troubleshoot mechanical problems related to gasoline and diesel engines

ABILITY TO:

Organize and coordinate work assignments

Establish and maintain good working relationships with others

Work as a member of a team and independently

Work under multiple fire managers and the Incident Command System

Work in a variety of wildland fuels, locations and conditions

Lift/carry 40lbs

Work on the fire line YEAR-ROUND in Florida’s hot and humid environment

Exposure to smoke, biting/stinging insects, venomous reptiles/insects, poisonous plants, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Driver’s License

L180, S130/S190, I100

Successfully pass the moderate pack test

Pass the annual fire shelter review or RT130

Available for extensive travel, some on short notice.

Pay:

$15.00 - $16.50/hour based on training and experience

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

Hickory Ranch

9300 Co Rd 234

Micanopy, FL 32667

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes:

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*).
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan, for more information, please visit ).
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit .

*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.

Special Notes:

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

[email protected]

[email protected]

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommo dation.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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 Act.