Lake County Board of County Commissioners
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Field Technician
Job Details
Posting Number:
26-03-10-3738
Pay Grade: 20N (Salary: $24.69 - $38.64 per hour) USD
Agency / Dept. / Office: Parks and Water Resources
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Pay Grade: 20N (Salary: $24.69 - $38.64 per hour) USD
Agency / Dept. / Office: Parks and Water Resources
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job Summary:
Responsible for the inspection, operation, and light maintenance of the LCWA’s Clermont Chain of Lakes and Palatlakaha River water control structures to support effective water management, flood control, conservation, and environmental protection while under strict guidance and direction of the Water Resources Director. Must be proficient in documentation and compiling of data; collection, identification, interpretation, calculation, and long-term monitoring of surface water elevations, flow rates, rainfall, and various other data across Lake County’s waterbodies ensuring accurate documentation, regulatory compliance, and informed decision-making. Responsible for the custodial upkeep and management of records, report submission, and dissemination. Basic understanding of hydrology, the topographical profile, and waterways of Lake County is preferred.
Minimum Qualifications:
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field with three (3) years of related experience.
Requires certification through the Association of State Dam Safety Officials-Dam Safety Training, as well as Public Pesticide Applicator License in the following categories: Core (General Standards), Natural Area Weed Management, and Aquatics Pest Control within one year of hire. Ongoing maintenance of these certifications is required.
Requires a valid Florida driver’s license.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field with three (3) years of related experience.
Requires certification through the Association of State Dam Safety Officials-Dam Safety Training, as well as Public Pesticide Applicator License in the following categories: Core (General Standards), Natural Area Weed Management, and Aquatics Pest Control within one year of hire. Ongoing maintenance of these certifications is required.
Requires a valid Florida driver’s license.