OPS Fish & Wildlife Technician - 77901338 and 77000095

Requisition No: 867838

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Position Number:

Pay Plan: Seasonal

Pay: $15 per hour

Posting Closing Date: 01/26/2026

OPS Fish & Wildlife Technician – Seasonal OPS Positions

DeLeon Springs, FL – 5450 US Highway 17, 32130

FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute – Freshwater Fisheries Research (FWRI)

We are hiring multiple seasonal, part‑time positions (~20 hours/week) responsible for conducting a 20‑week roving creel on Lakes George and/or Monroe in Volusia County. The position will run from January 2026 to May 2026 (till 5/31/2026). Incumbent will be expected to:

• Interview anglers on Lake George and/or Lake Monroe by asking specific questions about their catch and harvest of freshwater fish species.
• Accurately record detailed survey data while operating a boat independently and safely.
• Operate FWC equipment (e.g., trucks, trailers, and motorboats) for FWC business only and in a safe and law‑abiding manner.
• Conduct surveys in all‑weather conditions, using appropriate protective and safety gear.
• Assist biologists with field sampling and laboratory work on occasional occasions.
• Work weekdays and weekend days and perform other duties as assigned.

• A high‑school diploma and two years of post‑high‑school experience in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or related agriculture or construction.
• Vocational training or an associate’s degree in a related field from an accredited school or college may substitute on a year‑for‑year basis for the required experience.

• Experience operating boats and trailering.
• Coursework in fisheries, wildlife, environmental, ecological or related field.
• Experience sampling freshwater fish and/or aquatic ecosystems.

• Employment contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate.
• Not eligible for telework.
• Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the application or resume, and information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

• Knowledge of common freshwater fishes.
• Skill in boat/outboard motor operation, and trailer towing with a ½ ton truck.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and supervisors.
• Knowledge of sampling techniques for fish, aquatic habitat, and/or water quality.
• Ability to understand and follow technical instructions relating to sampling and evaluation of fish populations and aquatic habitats.

• Eligible OPS positions may enjoy top‑tier benefits including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out‑of‑pocket contributions.
• Health premiums: $25.00‑Single / $90.00‑Family Biweekly.
• Low‑cost life insurance: $25,000.
• OPS FICA Alternative Retirement Plan.
• On‑the‑job training.
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
• For a more complete list of benefits, visit

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.