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With an unemployment rate at 11.7 percent, Florida's economy experienced a double whammy when the Deepwater Horizon gulf disaster hit its shores. As tens of thousands of barrels of oil poured out of the broken underwater well in the Gulf of Mexico, oil made its way slowly to beaches in Alabama, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida's west coast. The loss of tourism hit west Florida hard, but the silver lining – the creation of oil spill jobs – may ease some of the burden for individual workers looking for gulf employment opportunities. Learn how the state of Florida offers gulf cleanup jobs listings and where to apply.
Florida Oil Spill Jobs
Job seekers need to be careful when searching for oil spill cleanup jobs, as scams are emerging, taking advantage of unemployed workers simply searching for a chance to make a good hourly rate and to help with oil recovery efforts. One of the latest scams involves websites that claim to have special databases of secret job opportunities, and which charge a fee for those seeking positions to gain access to listings.
There is no reason to pay a fee for any information on gulf oil spill opportunities. All jobs are readily available on free websites, including Florida government websites. Continue reading to learn exactly where to look, and avoid the paid services that provide the exact same free oil spill job opportunities information found easily on the Internet.
Oil Spill Cleanup Jobs
Before searching, keep in mind that many oil spill cleanup jobs involve specific certifications, requiring specialization for job titles such as:
- Class A CDL driver with X endorsement
- Hazwoper certified inspector
- Level III foreman
- Heavy equipment operator
- Civil construction supervisor
- Risk Engineer/Hazmat tech
- Experienced dozer operator
At the same time, other oil cleanup jobs can be found that don't require specialized knowledge, such as:
- Oil spill security guard
- Crew leader
- Oil spill beach clean up
- Laborer
- Communications specialists
Most jobs start at a minimum of $10 per hour, with many involving more advanced training and hourly rates of $32 and more. Some BP oil spill job openings include paid hotel rooms and food, or a per diem pay to cover food and lodging. When applying for oil spill jobs in the gulf, be sure to ask about the total compensation package, especially if relocation to Florida is needed.
Gulf Cleanup Employment
The state of Florida created a database of gulf oil cleanup jobs called Florida Gulf Recovery Jobs. Unemployed workers searching for BP oil spill job opportunities should start here.
To find listings, take these steps:
- Click on "Search for Jobs".
- Click on the job title for one of the gulf oil spill clean up jobs that appears.
- Review the job requirements, pay rate, any reimbursements, etc.
- Click on "Apply for this Job" and follow the instructions.
A few issues to consider when looking for Florida gulf cleanup employment:
- Each job listing is not for one opening, but may be for 200 or more employees. If a search shows 35 jobs, do not think that only 35 people need to be hired. Each job listing could involve tens, or hundreds, of people being hired for gulf oil spill clean up jobs.
- Review job requirements carefully. If workers do not meet all the qualifications, it's not worth the time to apply for that oil spill employment opportunity.
- Apply for as many gulf oil spill employment opportunities as possible. This is not a time to hesitate or to be conservative. Go for it.
- Some oil spill employment includes paid training that can open up new career opportunities.
The Deepwater Horizon disaster created an ongoing, multi-year gulf cleanup employment situation that will provide long-term oil jobs for tens of thousands of workers. Using the information on this article to find a job can help families and singles to experience financial stability.
While the state of Florida's oil recovery job site is the most comprehensive for Florida oil spill jobs, workers should research all opportunities in print, online, and a job fairs, and look for new information about these positions at all times. The long-term benefit from working for oil spill recovery can be both financially and personally rewarding.
To learn more about finding oil spill jobs and BP oil spill issues, please read the following articles:
Alabama Oil Spill Cleanup Jobs - learn how to use Alabama Joblink to find environmental cleanup opportunities.
Louisiana Oil Spill Jobs - Gulf Cleanup Employment Opportunities – looking for a Louisiana oil spill job? Learn where to find the latest information on openings.
Oil Jobs - Help Wanted for Deepwater Horizon Gulf Disaster – find more options, including private companies hiring for oil recovery jobs.
Help Wanted for Gulf Oil Spill Jobs and Deepwater Horizon Cleanup – more options and a listing of oil-related jobs that are in demand for gulf cleanup employment.
How to File a BP Claim – readers who have experienced job loss, destruction of small business income, property damage or medical issues related to the BP oil spill can learn how to file a claim against BP here.
References:
Adams, Susan. "Oil workers among top-paid blue-collar jobs," MSNBC.com, June 18, 2010.
"BP to create $20B fund; Fla. claims hit $11M," Jacksonville Business Journal, June 16, 2010.
"Fla. sets up job website for oil spill job seekers," Miami Herald, June 17, 2010.
Neuman, Scott. "Extent of BP's Liability for Gulf Spill Still Murky," NPR, June 9, 2010.
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