Land Use Jobs in New Port Richey, FL (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $20.66 - $28.93 Hourly
Location : New Port Richey, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 14232-0826
Department: Parks, Recreation, & Natrl Resources
Division: ELAMP
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: $20.66 - $28.93
Pay Grade: N34 (Non-exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.
General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A LAND MANAGEMENT TECHNICIAN
The role of Land Management Technician provides entry to intermediate level work for the Natural Resources Division--within the Parks Recreation & Natural Resources department, in the field of natural resources management including land management activities and maintenance, biological/ecological assessments, wildlife monitoring, volunteer coordination, educational program development and public outreach.
Essential Job Functions
Position which conducts routine land management duties assisting the Land Manager on a regularly scheduled basis on lands managed under the Environmental Lands Acquisition and Management Program within the Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Conservation Division. Primary work includes semi-skilled labor and tasks using hand and power tools, light and heavy-duty maintenance equipment, prescribed burning activities, and application of mechanical and chemical invasive plant treatments. Assist with management of projects assigned by the Land Management Coordinator. Cleans, mows, edges, trims and generally maintains grounds, trails, and recreation areas. Plants, prunes, and trims bushes, shrubs, and trees. Assists with general site maintenance such as emptying trash, cleaning, painting, repairing gates, fences, and irrigation. Assists with wildlife and vegetation surveys, site security inspections, and routine maintenance inspections. Assist with prescribe fire operations and other resource management activities. Aids in maintaining data collected from surveys, inspections, and produces documentation as needed. Assist with grant requirements as necessary. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Requires ability to work a rotating schedule including nights and weekends. Performs related work as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• General knowledge of land management principles and methods related.
• Know, identify, or learn to identify Florida ecosystem's including their flora and fauna, non-living components and their biological and ecological functions.
• Able to use and maintain hand and power tools needed for maintenance and managing lands.
• Ability to learn project management best practices.
• Ability to learn budget management and purchasing procedures.
• General knowledge of herbicides, their physical application, safety precautions, mixing, and rate of application.
• General knowledge of federal, state and local regulations pertaining to wetland protection and listed species.
• Requires effective interaction and communication with the public necessary for carrying out educational outreach programs with the emphasis on natural resources.
• Ability to organize and effectively communicate with volunteers and the public effectively and tactfully in verbal and written form.
• Requires strong writing skills with the ability to prepare reports.
• Basic computer skills, including word processing, data entry, scanning and mapping software.
• Ability to operate a County vehicle both on and off the road including 4x4 vehicles, ATVs, tractors and other land management equipment.
• Ability to read for comprehension.
• Knowledge and understanding of Florida ecosystems as to their components, functions, key characteristics and land management principles or aptitude to learn such principles.
• Ability to identify or learn to identify upland and wetland biota.

Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Requires working outdoors in a wide variety of natural settings and conditions. Ability to walk, bend, squat and stoop frequently. Able to perform manual labor. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication. Ability to work rotating shifts, nights, and weekends.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from and accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Nature Resource Management or a related field and one (1) year of field experience ORan Associate degree and two (2) years of field experience OR a High School Diplomaor possession of an acceptable equivalency diplomaand four (4) years' of field experience.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Ability to obtain Pesticide Applicator Certification and Licensing and Basic Prescribed Burn Certifications within one (1) year from date of hire.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021
Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
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I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

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Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

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Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

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Which best describes the years of experience you have of field experience?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

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Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

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I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

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• Declined

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Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

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Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

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• No

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Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
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If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.
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