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FULL-TIME POSITION

• Herbicide Spray Technician - $24,763 FT - Skilled work in the operation of moderately complex spraying equipment for herbicide and pesticide spraying in the County. Must have a minimum of two years herbicide spray equipment operation/application (or equivalent combination of related education, training and/or experience). HS/equivalency required. Licenses (required), Restricted Use Applicator License (commercial or public), Aquatic Weed Control and Right-of-Way Control License (Dept. of Agriculture). Valid Florida Driver’s License with safe driving record.

 • Lifeguard II - $10.58 (Season-PT) - Responsible for the safety of the patrons at Sports Complex Pool. Current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, First Aid, American Red Cross or American Heart infant, child and adult CPR. Previous lifeguard experience is required.
 
• Lifeguard I - $8.59  hr. (Seasonal-PT) - Responsible for the safety of the patrons at Sports Complex Pool. Current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, First Aid, American Red Cross or American Heart infant, child and adult CPR.
 
• Swim Team Coach - $8.59 hrly. - Responsible for the summer age group Shockwaves swim team, a summer position normally beginning in mid May and ending the first week of August (approximately 13 weeks).  Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification and certification in First Aid and adult, child and infant CPR required.

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Although resumes are accepted, an Okeechobee County employment application must be completed and submitted to:
Okeechobee County Courthouse
304 North West 2rd Street, Room #104
Okeechobee, Florida   34972
Office: 863.763.9312

      A pre-employment background check will be conducted.  Okeechobee County is an EOE/Drug Free Workplace. All clerical positions require a TABE test with a minimum score of 10.8. TABE tests can be taken at: Indian River State College (I.R.S.C.), 2229 NW 9th Avenue, Okeechobee, FL.