OPS F&W Technician

Overview

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is an equal opportunity employer. Our mission is managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. The organization aims to make quality decisions that are dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative, and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment.

FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

$18 per hour

St. Petersburg, FL

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

• Experience working outdoors.
• Experience working in fisheries or with fisheries data.
• Experience with data collection or data entry.
• Experience with interacting with the public in an official capacity.

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate. This position will be expected to work on weekends and some holidays. Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume. Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment. Employee needs to be able to work outside in adverse weather conditions, including extreme heat and humidity.

FWC’s Fisheries Dependent Monitoring is seeking three OPS Fish & Wildlife Technicians to assist with the execution of a monitoring effort to estimate the number of reef fish trips taken by anglers. The individuals will be responsible for conducting boat counts near inlets and interviewing anglers returning to boat ramps about their trips. Essential duties include conducting interviews, careful data collection, data entry, and quality control checks on their data.

Individuals will need to complete duties at scheduled times with little to no supervision. The position will require travel to dockside locations in the individual’s personal vehicle, reimbursable at the applicable mileage rate. The position will require long hours, including weekends and holidays, outdoors and sometimes under adverse conditions.

The qualified applicant would be home-based in the Northeast region of Florida with travel throughout Nassau, Duval, St. John’s, and Flagler Counties.

Knowledge of offshore recreational fishing methods and behavior, data collection, and data entry. Experience with communication with the public; working effectively as part of a team and independently under minimum supervision; logical thinking and problem-solving; effective verbal and written communication; ability to work long hours and holidays; maintaining frequent contact with staff and supervisors; and operating a personal computer and various word processing and data software.

• Eligible OPS positions and qualifying applicants may enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage with low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions.
• Biweekly Health Insurance Premiums: $7.50 or $25.00 for Single / $32.15 or $90.00 for Family
• Low Cost $25,000 Life Insurance
• OPS FICA Alternative Retirement Plan
• On the Job Trainings
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

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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 . 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.

Multiple locations in Florida, including Jacksonville, Fernandina Beach, Saint Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach, Amelia Island, and surrounding areas. Specific postings may vary by position.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at  Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.