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Workforce  Connection  Recruiting
Pet Patrol
Qualified People in Citrus and Levy
Counties For Oil Spill Responders a
BP has established a Qualified Community Responder (QCR) Program to build
team of responders to help with beach clean-up efforts of Florida’s Gulf Coast. As a precau-
tionary planning measure, Workforce Connection is partnering with a BP subcontractor to
recruit 80 QCRs in Levy and Citrus Counties.
This employment opportunity is related to beach cleanup only and will not in-
volve shoreline cleanup, wildlife rescue, volunteer positions and the vessels of opportunity
program. This is the first phase of workforce preparedness, other contractor positions and
workforce opportunities may be posted at a later date.
Individuals selected and trained will become a workforce-in-waiting in the event
cleanup efforts are needed on the Levy and Citrus County. Unlike volunteers, QCRs are
specifically trained by BP to work safely in oil-contaminated areas. Depending on the level
of training they receive, QCRs can be expected to carry materials and supplies, rake and
shovel debris, remove trash, wash oil covered items and with additional training, operate
bobcats and power washers. Participants need to be available on a 24/7 standby basis.
Three levels of workers are being recruited: Laborers, semi-skilled workers and
“ My name is Lola and I am a 5 yo s.f.
supervisors ($18 – $30 per hour). The applicants must be Levy or Citrus County residents
‘deer type’ Chihuahua type. I am a classy,
with proof of residency and enrolled in EmployFlorida.com. Applicants are administered an
all white with a beautiful dark colored head
“This Sun Conure is ‘like’ those pictured.
alcohol and drug screen, as well as a background check.
and a spot on one side. I am a little shy at
He comes with his cage and toys. He is
All training is conducted by BP contractors. The training ranges from 4 to 40 hours
first, then very friendly, likes to cuddle,
adoptable due to family and work complica-
in length. For this phase, Workforce Connection is accepting applications between now and
and am an active little girl that likes to play
tions. His owners have made him available
July 2, 2010. Final screening and training of selected candidates begins on July 7, 2010. For
fetch. I have been specially trained to pa-
to someone with bird knowledge and expe-
more information or to complete an employment application, please contact us to schedule
pers, so my past elderly owner did not have
rience, or to someone whom has done the
an appointment, call 1-800-434-5627 ext. 5556.
to walk me outside. However, I am house-
reading about bird psychology, has a con-
Citrus commission approves trial program for
broken and do potty outdoors on leash. My
cept of how to prevent problems and con-
adoption donation is $150 because our vet
tribute to raising a balance bird, particularly
walking dogs on trails in two county parks
fees have increased. A Humane Society of
Sun Conures. His adoption donation fee is
Central Florida Pet Rescue, Inc. does home
a fair one, for him with his cage and toys.
The Citrus County Commission has approved a trial program to allow residents to
visits prior to adoptions, therefore, we only
Home a lot? Willing and able to devote the
walk dogs on trails in two county parks.
adopt to the Citrus County and adjoining
time to him as a family member, where he
The 90-day trial program will let dogs be walked on leashes in the Central Ridge
county areas. If you are within these, please,
will be allowed to be with you and out of
District Park and the Floral City Park daily from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30
phone my AHSCFPRInc, foster mom Don-
his cage much of the time? Please, phone
p.m. daily. Numerous citizens’ requests prompted county staff to propose the trial at the
na, 352.527.9050, leave name & number.
352.527.9050, and leave your name and no.
county commission’s regular meeting on June 22.
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“We are happy to offer this to our citizens,” said Rafael Del Valle, Parks and Rec-
reation Bureau Manager. “These are popular parks with paved walking trails,” he said. The
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program’s rules stipulate that dogs must be leashed at all times and remain on walking trails.
Additionally, the rules require that owners clean up after their pets and all dogs
walked in the parks must be spayed or neutered and properly licensed.
Dogs are prohibited from fields, playgrounds, courts, restrooms and picnic facili-
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