Fish & Wildlife Technician

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Requisition No: 869185

Agency:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title:

FISH & WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN -

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Position Number:

Position Title:

Fish and Wildlife Technician

FTE Biweekly Rate of Pay: $1,346.15 + benefits

Supervisor:
Trinity Kim

Supervisor contact information for inquiries: ,

Broadband Code:
19-4021-01

Class Code:
5031

Region:
Northwest

County:
Santa Rosa

Working hours:

7:00 am – 4:00 pm (CST), Monday-Friday. Duties may require some early morning, night, or weekend duty and occasional overnight travel.

List of any subordinates supervised:
None

Residency Requirement:
Must reside within a 25-miles radius of Escribano Point WMA

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Our Mission:
Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment.

The Division of Habitat & Species Conservation is comprised of six Sections and two offices. This position works within the Wildlife and Habitat Management Section (WHM) of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Habitat and Species Conservation.

A high school diploma and 1 year of post‑high school experience in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or related agriculture or construction is 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.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Must possess and maintain a valid minimum Class E State of Florida driver’s license. Must be able to operate ATVs, tractors, heavy equipment, and tools. Must obtain a State of Florida Class A Commercial Driver’s License within 270 days of appointment and maintain license thereafter. Occasional overnight travel is required.

• Experience in farm tractor, skid steer, or other heavy equipment operations.
• Successfully completed basic wildland firefighter training - S-130/190, I-180.
• Has at least 2 years of direct, applied experience in management of Florida natural communities.
• Possesses and maintains a Class A CDL License

• Knowledge and experience with the application of prescribed fire.
• Knowledge and experience with chemical and mechanical control of invasive exotic vegetation.
• Knowledge and experience in electrical, plumbing, welding, painting and carpentry.
• Ability to operate, maintain, diagnose, and repair heavy equipment, tractors, farm implements, ATVs, and outboard motors.
• Ability to work independently and in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work assignments and multi‑task.
• Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal customers.
• Familiar with outdoor recreational activities.
• Basic use of personal computers.
• Ability to frequently push, pull and/or carry more than 50 pounds.

The FWC’s Northwest Region Wildlife and Habitat Management Section is seeking a motivated Fish and Wildlife Technician to assist the Lead Area Biologist in implementing management activities to manage wildlife populations, improve wildlife habitat, and provide public recreational opportunities on Escribano Point Wildlife Management Area (WMA) located in Santa…