OPS Ocala Outdoor Camp Assistant Director

Requisition No: 867965

Agency:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Pay Plan:
Temp

Position Number:

Salary: $1,801.80 Biweekly, (Flat Rate $920.00; for 8 weeks) $46,999.60 Annually

FWC Office of Hunting and Game Management / Hunter Safety and Public Shooting Ranges

Position number

Rate of pay: $1,801.80 Biweekly, (Flat Rate $920.00; for 8 weeks) $46,999.60 Annually

Location: 7325 NE 170th Ave Silver Springs Florida

Employment is contingent upon completion of a successful background check.

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.

• Six years of professional experience in natural science or education, two of which must have been in fish and wildlife conservation field work or conservation program implementation.
• Substitution of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience of fish and wildlife conservation field work or conservation education program implementation, OR
• Substitution of a masters degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience of fish and wildlife conservation field work or conservation education program implementation.

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.

Possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License. Occasional statewide travel for meetings and events required (1-25%).

May require work time outside of regularly scheduled hours, over 40 hours per week, including evenings and weekends. Working over 40 hours requires advance approval from supervisor.

During the months of June and July candidates will be transferred to Flat rate pay ($920.00 a week for 8 weeks) candidates will be a requirement to stay onsite while staff training occurs and if campers are on site. Upon Selection candidate shall complete boater safety course, hunter safety course, lifeguard, American Canoe Association certification, basic first aid and CPR.

Work may be cross-functional meaning duties may cross division/office lines. This position may function across FWC’s organizational structure by providing their skills and expertise wherever needed through work on teams or as directed.

Assist with the design and implementation of OCC site‑specific conservation education programs, displays, and resources relevant to FWC’s Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network’s (FYCCN) Four Pillars:
Safe Boating, Wildlife Exploration, Shooting Sports, and Ethical Angling.

Design, conduct, and supervise others in educational programming, including but not limited to summer camp operations, hunter safety and shooting sports events, fishing clinics, field trips, partner events, outreach, and public visitor engagement.

Assist OCC Director in staff training, supervision, skills development, and delivery of feedback.

Assist with integration of FWC educational curriculum, family activities, and conservation programs into OCC offerings.

Conduct workshops and provide trainings for FYCCN partners and volunteers; including but not limited to summer camp operations, hunter safety and shooting sports, Project Wild, and kayak skills workshops.

Assist with outreach and recruitment strategies for summer camp.

Promote OCC facility and programs to the public, specialty groups, and partners to gain support.

Ensure camps and educational field experiences comply and…