Overview
Florida Conservation Corps/FLCC – AmeriCorps Non-native Plant Terminators/A.N.T Jobs in Stuart, Florida, USA at State of Florida
Position: Â Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) – AmeriCorps Non-native Plant Terminators (A.N.T.)
Requisition
No: 841106
Agency:
Environmental Protection
Working Title:
Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) – Ameri Corps Non-native Plant Terminators (A.N.T.)
Pay Plan:
Ameri Corps
Position Number:
Salary:
Monthly Living Stipend: $2,200.00
Posting Closing Date: 01/24/2025
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State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) – Ameri Corps Non-native Plant Terminators (A.N.T.)
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 mission of the Florida Conservation Corps is to develop natural and cultural resource leaders by connecting them to areas of critical need in conservation, preservation, interpretation and resource based recreation.
The Work You Will Do:
The Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) Ameri Corps program is a 27-year-old program administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Florida Park Service with members serving at state parks throughout Florida.
Members serving under FLCC Project A.N.T. (Ameri Corps Nonnative plant Terminators) serve as pairs in approximately 25 state parks, focused on habitat restoration through the management of invasive exotic plants.
Members help to reduce invasive exotic plant infestations through various land management techniques but also educate park visitors and surrounding communities through outreach and interpretation, as well as recruit volunteers to support their exotic plant management endeavors. FLCC Ameri Corps members for this position will report daily to onsite park management, and submit service data to FLCC staff based in Gainesville, FL
Members are required to serve 1,700 hours between February 2025 – December 31, 2025. This equates to approximately 35 – 40 hours per week. To find out more about Ameri Corps, National Service, and the program you can visit:
https://(Use the “Apply for this Job” box below). service.gov/programs/americorps/what-americorps
https:///FLCC
What you can expect from your service
* Natural Resource Skills
* Plant identification
* Chainsaw training and use
* Training and use of large equipment
* Tool maintenance (chainsaws, trail tools, herbicide application tools, hatchets, machetes, hand saw, vehicles, ATV, UTV)
* Safe use of herbicide application
* Participate in prescribed fire
* Create/maintain/improve public trails
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Professional development
* Introduction to federal and state policy and guidelines
* Experience entering data and retrieving reports for progress tracking
* Organize and/or participate in strike teams and service projects
* Network and build relationships with natural resource professionals
* Community Outreach
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Title: Florida Conservation Corps/FLCC – AmeriCorps Non-native Plant Terminators/A.N.T
Company: State of Florida
Location: Stuart, Florida, USA
Category: Non-Profit, Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
