| Location | DELAND, FL |
Requisition No: 877601
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) - AmeriCorps Regional Outreach Awareness Recruiters (R.O.A.R)
Pay Plan: AmeriCorps
Position Number: 37971021
Salary: Monthly Living Stipend: $2,200.00
Posting Closing Date: 08/31/2026
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Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) - AmeriCorps Non-native Plant Terminators (A.N.T.)
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
This position is located in Deland, FL
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
The Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) AmeriCorps program is a 30-year-old program administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Florida Park Service with AmeriCorps Members serving at state parks throughout Florida.
AmeriCorps Members serving under FLCC Project A.N.T. (AmeriCorps Nonnative plant Terminators) serve as pairs in approximately 25 state parks, focused on habitat restoration through the management of invasive exotic plants.
AmeriCorps 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 members to support their exotic plant management endeavors. FLCC AmeriCorps Members for this position will report daily to onsite park management, and submit service data to FLCC staff based in Gainesville, FL
AmeriCorps Members are required to serve 1,700 hours between September 2026 - July 31, 2027. This equates to approximately 35 - 40 hours per week. To find out more about AmeriCorps, National Service, and the program
you can visit:
https://www.floridastateparks.org/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
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
Flyer and graphic design and development
Opportunity to recruit members and lead member projects
Table at community events
Interact and educate park visitors
Participate in disaster response recovery efforts
This position will directly impact the Florida State Parks by working toward improvement of natural communities, member recruitment, education, and trail enhancement.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Other Job-Related Requirements for this position:
Minimum Qualifications:
This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Pay:
Monthly Living Stipend: $2,200.00
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 advance Florida's position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state's economy. 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.
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.
Where You Will Work:
Evidence of Native American habitation over thousands of years can be witnessed as visitors hike through the park. Walk through the impressive visitor center to learn more about the many inhabitants and uses of Hontoon Island over the years. The island is accessible only by private boat or park ferry. Paddling, fishing, hiking, biking and camping are popular activities. Canoe, kayak and bicycle rentals are available from the island store. Picnic areas include tables, grills and a playground. Overnight boat slip rentals are available. The parks ferry operates daily from 8 a.m. to one hour before sunset. Hontoon Island is located six miles west of DeLand off State Road 44.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Special Notes: DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:
HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us
HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.