Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) - Trail Assistant

Requisition No: 856825 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) - Trail Assistant

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37971420 

Salary:  $18.55 Per Hour 

Posting Closing Date: 07/30/2025 

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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:

This position serves as a trail assistant and is responsible for providing logistical and field support for the Florida Conservation Corps program participants.

The Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) currently consists of 6 staff and 65 AmeriCorps national service members who serve in 31 state parks and regional district offices. Members focus on invasive exotic plant management, recreational trail improvement and assessment, and volunteer recruitment and management. Additionally, FLCC members can deploy across Florida and other states in response to natural disasters. The trail assistant will assist in training and supporting disaster response deployment efforts.

The incumbent for this position plays a vital role in assuring the timely submittal of member paperwork, assisting members with program-related questions, and maintaining tools and equipment. Applicants should be advised that this position will require regular travel, approximately 1-2 weeks out of each month. While on travel, accommodations can range from hotels to Florida State Park lodging (cabins, trailers, tents etc.). Additional details shall be provided upon selection for an interview.

Link for more information about the program: https://www.floridastateparks.org/FLCC

 

The Difference You Will Make:

This role will plan and coordinate trail projects to improve accessibility and public use trails at Florida State Parks.

This role is within the Florida Conservation Corps AmeriCorps program within the Division of Recreation and Parks. This role is critical to applying AmeriCorps resources to the trail needs of state parks.

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:

FLCC Administration

4801 Camp Ranch Road

Gainesville, FL 32641

Gainesville is the county seat of Alachua County, Florida, and the largest city in North Central Florida. Gainesville serves as the cultural, educational, and commercial center for the north-central Florida region.  Gainesville's numerous parks, museums and lakes provide entertainment to thousands of visitors. Because of its beautiful landscape and urban "forest," Gainesville is one of the most attractive cities in Florida.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: OPS 

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*).  For more details consult with People First at 877-562-7287 or go to:  https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).  For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). (For more information, please click  Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;

For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

 

Pay:

$18.55 per hour

Your Specific Responsibilities:

LEADERSHIP – Lead groups of people with various experience levels. Be able to adapt and ove