OPS HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 37979236
State of FloridaAbout the role
Requisition No: 842789
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: OPS HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 37979236
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 37979236
Salary: $16.00 per hr
Posting Closing Date: 12/24/2024
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EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
OPS Job Vacancy
Open Competitive
Closing date: 12.24.2024
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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.
The Work You Will Do:
OPS HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR -37979236
Part Time – 30 hours a week.
Do you want to be part of a proven winning team that makes a difference? An exciting opportunity is anticipated for a self-motivated, hard-working individual, with strong mechanical maintenance experience and heavy equipment operation skills to fill an OPS Heavy Equipment Operator position for the Florida Park Service at Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve in Haines City, Florida. This position is also part of the Lake Kissimmee State Park Team as Catfish Creek is a satellite park.
Contact: Andrea Hennry, APM; 863.696.1112
The Difference You Will Make:
Florida state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by providing appropriate resource-based recreational opportunities, interpretation and education that help visitors connect to the Real Florida. SM
How You Will Grow:
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:
Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve
4335 Firetower Rd
Haines City, FL 33884
Located along the beautiful Lake Wales Ridge, Catfish Creek Preserve covers more than 8,000 acres of scrub, sandhill and flatwoods in addition to 65 acres of submerged land.
This Preserve is home to some of the oldest and tallest dry soils and one of the rarest natural communities in the state. The preserve offers 6 miles of hiking trails, 7 miles of equestrian trails, a covered pavilion, fishing and excellent wildlife viewing opportunities. The preserve is home to numerous rare plants, such as the scrub morning glory, scrub plum, pygmy fringe tree and cutthroat grass, and several protected animal species including the Florida scrub-jay, bald eagles, gopher tortoises and Florida scrub lizards.
Click on the link to preview this beautiful park: https://www.
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