Requisition No: 867362
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: Florida Conservation Corps AmeriCorps A.N.T. Member
Pay Plan: AmeriCorps
Position Number: 37971008
Salary: $2,200.00 Monthly Stipend
Posting Closing Date: 01/26/2026
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Florida Conservation Corps AmeriCorps A.N.T. Member
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
This position is located in Sarasota, FL
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
The Florida Conservation Corps (FLCC) AmeriCorps 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 help to reduce non-native invasive 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 non-native invasive 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.
Members are required to serve 900 hours between February 2nd – July 31st, 2025. This equates to approximately 35 – 40 hours per week. To find out more about AmeriCorps, National Service, and the program you can visit:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of
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Minimum Qualifications:
Position of Special Trust Requirement:
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Pay:
$2,200.00 Monthly Stipend
Our Organization and Mission:
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:
Situated in Sarasota County, Myakka River State Park is one of Florida’s largest and oldest parks, encompassing over 37,000 acres of diverse habitats including prairies, wetlands, and pinelands. Known for its scenic river, expansive trails, and wildlife viewing opportunities, the park offers activities such as hiking, biking, paddling, and camping. As a workplace, it provides a dynamic environment focused on resource protection, visitor services, and outdoor recreation, with staff supporting habitat management, trail maintenance, and public engagement.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida AmeriCorps Program is more than a paycheck. Benefits
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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.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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.
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