Palm Bay, Florida, United States · On-site
$41k–$51k/yr
Invasive Plant Technician Bureau of Land Resources Job Summary: This is skilled work applying a variety of herbicides to control invasive aquatic and terrestrial vegetation. Job duties include: Measures, mixes, and safel…
Skills: Herbicide Application, Equipment Calibration, Boat Operation, ATV Operation, ArcGIS
Palm Bay, Florida, United States · Hybrid
$41k–$51k/yr
Land Management Technician Bureau of Land Resources Job Summary: Operates and maintains land management equipment under a wide variety of conditions to provide support within the Bureau of Land Management. Job duties inc…
Skills: Equipment Operation, Fire Management, Timber Marking, Timber Cruising, Reforestation
Palm Bay, Florida, United States · On-site
Job Title: Lead, Systems Administrator Job Code: 40558 Job Location: Palm Bay, FL Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off Job Description: We …
Skills: Windows Server Administration, Linux Administration, Network Management, Database Management, Vulnerability Management
Palm Bay, Florida, United States · On-site
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Optical Systems Engineering Job Code: 39551 Job Location: Palm Bay, FL Job Schedule: 9/80 Job Description: The Optical Systems Engineer will support the program team performing critical func…
Skills: Optical Communications, Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, Interface Management, Verification Planning
Palm Bay, Florida, United States · On-site
Overview Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace…
Skills: Security Patrol, Customer Service, Incident Response, Access Control, Emergency Response
Palm Bay, Florida, United States · On-site
Job Title: (DoW SkillBridge), Inventory Management Support - D Job Code: 37867 Job Location: Palm Bay, FL Job Schedule: 9/80 L3Harris’ DoW SkillBridge is connecting transitioning service members to career training opport…
Skills: Inventory Management, SAP WMS, SAP TMS, Dangerous Goods Handling, Government Shipping Regulations
Palm Bay, Florida, United States · On-site
Job Title: Specialist, Integration and Test Engineer Job Code: 40773 Job Location: Palm Bay, FL Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!) Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants Job Desc…
Skills: System Integration and Test, EGSE Development, Spacecraft Subsystems, Verification and Validation, RF Test and Measurement
Palm Bay, Florida, United States · On-site
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineer Job Code: 40786 Job Location: Palm Bay, FL Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!) Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants Job Descrip…
Skills: Structural Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, Femap, Nastran, Mechanical Engineering
Palm Bay, Florida, United States · On-site
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Mechanical Engineer Job Code: 40785 Job Location: Palm Bay, FL Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!) Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants Job Descrip…
Skills: Thermal Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Desktop, Finite Element Analysis, Spacecraft Sub-systems
Palm Bay, Florida, United States · On-site
Job Title: Specialist, Integration and Test Software Engineer Job Code: 40773 Job Location: Palm Bay, FL Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!) Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants…
Skills: System Integration and Test, LabVIEW, TestStand, EGSE Development, Test Automation
Palm Bay, Florida, United States · On-site
Job Title: Senior Associate, Procurement Job Code: 40680 Job Location: Palm Bay, FL Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off Job Description: …
Skills: Procurement, Supplier Evaluation, Negotiation, FAR/DFARS Compliance, Purchase Order Management
Palm Bay, Florida, United States · On-site
Job Title: Specialist, Integration & Test Engineer Job Code: 40783 Job Location: Palm Bay, FL Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off Job Desc…
Skills: Technical Training, Hardware Integration, System Testing, Curriculum Development, Troubleshooting
Palm Bay, Florida, United States · On-site
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Systems Administrator Job Code: 40555 Job Location: Palm Bay, FL Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off Job Des…
Skills: Windows Server Administration, Network Management, Vulnerability Management, System Hardening, PowerShell
Palm Bay, Florida, United States · On-site
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Industrial Security (CSSO) Job Code: 40654 Job Location: Palm Bay, FL Job Schedule: 9/80 Job Description: The CSSO’s responsibilities include management and execution of all facility securit…
Skills: Industrial Security, SCIF/SAPF Operations, Personnel Security, Physical Security, Information Security
Palm Bay, Florida, United States · On-site
Job Title: Senior Scientist, Electrical Engineering (Phased Array RF Design Engineer) Job Code: 40225 Job Location: Palm Bay, FL Job Description: The L3Harris Space Systems Sector is seeking an exceptional Phased Array R…
Skills: Phased Array Design, RF Hardware Design, RF Link Budget Analysis, S-parameters, ADS
Palm Bay, Florida, United States · On-site
Overview Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace…
Skills: Access Control, Security Patrols, Customer Service, Incident Response, Credential Verification
Palm Bay, Florida, United States · On-site
Job Title: Manager, Program Scheduler Job Code: 38272 Job Location: Palm Bay, FL Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off Job Description: Thi…
Skills: Program Scheduling, Earned Value Management, Integrated Master Schedule, Critical Path Analysis, Resource Loading
Palm Bay, Florida, United States · On-site
Job Title: Lead, Program Management Job Code: 37046 Job Location: Palm Bay, FL Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off Job Description: The Spe…
Skills: Program Management, Cost Account Management, Risk Management, Earned Value Management, Budget Administration
Palm Bay, Florida, United States · On-site
Job Title: Lead, Ocean Engineer Job Code: 38037 Job Location: Palm Bay, FL Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off Job Description: We are see…
Skills: Mechanical Design, Ocean Engineering, 3D Modeling, Creo, ASME Y14.5 GD&T
Palm Bay, Florida, United States · On-site
Job Title: Director, Capture Management Job Code: 40272 Job Location: Palm Bay, Florida Job Schedule: 1st shift M-F Job Description: Oversee a team of proposal/capture managers geographically dispersed. Manage all aspect…
Skills: Capture Management, Proposal Development, RFP Analysis, Strategic Messaging, Win Strategy Development
Palm Bay, Florida, United States • On-site
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Apply herbicides to control invasive aquatic and terrestrial vegetation using various delivery systems and vehicles. Perform land management tasks including prescribed burning, wildfire suppression, and mechanical removal of vegetation obstructions.
Requires a high school diploma and two years of natural resource management experience or related formal education. Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License and obtain a Restricted Use Pesticide License within six months of employment.
Invasive Plant Technician
Bureau of Land Resources
Job Summary: This is skilled work applying a variety of herbicides to control invasive aquatic and terrestrial vegetation.
Job duties include:
Ability to:
Read maps and aerial photos; make sound management decisions and recommendations; communicate well with a variety of people in all situations; make accurate measurements, calculations, and estimates; make accurate weather-related assessments; transport, set up, operate, and repair pesticide application equipment; launch, load, safely operate, and retrieve airboats, kicker boats and tractors; understand and follow instructions, work as a team leader, and interact effectively with co-workers; and respond to some public inquiries; make accurate entries into District's ArcGIS Database for Invasive Plants. Keep accurate activity records.
Skilled In:
Geospatial tools relating to data capture. Airboat, towboat, and motorboat operation; minor small engine, and pump repair. Operation of 4x4 vehicle, ATV/UTVs, chainsaws, farm tractor, basic fire equipment, and equipment trailering and transport.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment:
Endure harsh outdoor environments in uncomfortable/extreme temperatures, inclement weather, rough terrain, venomous animals, rain, and other potential hazards. Participate in prescribed fire and wildfire management activities; drive trucks, ATVs, tractors, (other equipment), trailering of equipment, operate or learn to operate airboats, participates with invasive plant management activities as needed.
Occasional overnight travel required.
Minimum Qualifications:
A high school diploma or G.E.D., two years of natural resource management experience; or formal education in a related field such as natural resource management, agriculture, or weed science may substitute for work experience.
Must have a valid Florida Driver's License and a valid State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Restricted Use Pesticide License with Aquatics and Natural Areas category certificates within six months of employment
SJRWMD has determined this to be a mandatory-testing position as described in Section 440.102, Florida Statutes. Any offer of employment for a mandatory-testing position and will be contingent upon successfully passing a drug screening paid by SJRWMD. The SJRWMD Drug Free Workplace Policy is available for review in the Careers section at www.sjrwmd.com.
Licenses:
Valid State of Florida Driver’s License.
State of Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Restricted Use Pesticide License with Aquatics and Natural Areas category certificates within six months of employment.
Additional Details:
Starting Salary Range: $40,872.00 - $51,084.80
Starting salary is based on qualifications and experience.
Benefits include Florida Retirement System, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave and holidays, professional development, wellness program, and eligible for public service student loan forgiveness program.
Your application will receive careful consideration, and if selected for an interview, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment. St. Johns River Water Management District participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States.
Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans’ Preference/Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace
Location: Palm Bay
Closing Date: July 27, 2026
The St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) is one of five Florida water management districts that is responsible for managing groundwater and surface water resources in Florida. SJRWMD covers an 18-county region in northeast and east-central Florida. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has general supervisory authority over the water management districts. The five water management districts were established in 1972 by Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, as independent special districts and were empowered by the electorate in 1976 to assess ad valorem taxes to fund the management of the state’s water resources, and related land resources, to benefit people and the environment. Each water management district is administered by a Governing Board composed of residents appointed by Florida’s Governor and confirmed by the Florida Senate. Core Missions • Water supply — To implement a regional strategy to provide sufficient water for users and the environment. • Water quality — To protect and improve water quality. • Natural systems — To protect and improve natural systems. • Flood protection — To prevent increases in flooding and operate and maintain SJRWMD’s regional flood control projects.
Offices: 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, FL 32177, US · 7775 Baymeadows Way, Suite 102, Jacksonville, Florida 32256, US · 601 Lake Destiny Rd S, Maitland, Florida 32751, US · 525 Community College Pkwy SE, Palm Bay, Florida 32909, US
Based on 18 listings with disclosed salaries, most government & public sector jobs in Palm Bay, FL pay between $64k–$231k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.
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