Fisheries & Wildlife Technician Job at State of Florida, Tampa, FL

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  • State of Florida
  • Tampa, FL

Job Description

Requisition No: 839825 Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Working Title: Fisheries & Wildlife Technician - 77001157 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 77001157 Salary: $1,346.15 biweekly + benefits Posting Closing Date: 06/20/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool

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Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. FWC Mission Statement: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. Title : Fish & Wildlife Technician Position number : 77001157 Position address and telephone number : 100 CR 832 Felda, FL 33930 Phone: (863) 612-0775 Supervisor and Position number : Vacant Starting pay rate : $1,346.15 bi-weekly ($35,000 annually) + benefits. Description of duties : The Division of Habitat and Species Conservation is comprised of six sections and two offices. This position is in the Wildlife and Habitat Management Section. The FWC's South Region is seeking a highly motivated candidate to join a team of biologists and technicians on the Okaloacoochee (OK) Slough Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Hendry County, FL. This position serves as a full-time, field-oriented Fish & Wildlife Technician on a team to restore and enhance habitats for the benefit of a variety of wildlife and for the enjoyment of Florida residents and visitors. This position is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of various equipment including trucks, ATVs, UTVs, swamp buggies, tractors and their implements, front end loaders, trailers, mowers, chainsaws, and weed eaters in accordance with manufacturer and industry recommendations. The incumbent must be able to troubleshoot equipment failure issues and follow manufacturer's recommendations for periodic preventative maintenance and fabricate and repair equipment including minor motor repairs and small engine repairs utilizing welders, cutting torches, and other various hand/air tools. Additionally, this position is responsible for infrastructure construction, maintenance, and repair, including barbed wire fences, buildings, gates, roads, and signs, and performing custodial functions. The incumbent will assist biologists with various land management activities including prescribed burning, installing firebreaks, and mowing, chemical and mechanical control of invasive and exotic plants. The incumbent will prepare and submit accurate documents such as timesheets and equipment use reports. The incumbent will assist with the operation of hunter check stations on the WMA to collect biological data of hunter harvested game. The incumbent will interact with partner agencies and the public to provide information concerning wildlife and area management, rules, and regulations. The incumbent will attend regional and divisional meetings and various trainings and assist on other management areas as needed. Applicants with a valid Class A CDL and S-130/S-190 wildland fire certifications preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Able to operate, maintain, and repair heavy equipment and associated implements. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to plan and organize work assignments. Familiar with outdoor recreational activities. Skilled in construction activities including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and welding. Knowledge of wildlife and land management practices, such as prescribed burning and herbicide use for vegetation control. Ability to identify areas of need and improvement in the work environment and come up with creative and effective solutions. Ability to navigate using GPS units in the field. Basic use of personal computers (including Microsoft Office). Ability to work outdoors under harsh conditions (e.g., heat, rain, biting insects, rough terrain). Ability to frequently push, pull and/or carry more than 50 pounds. Strong work ethic in support of goals and objectives in managing the area, including good communication skills with team members, staff, and diverse public users. Broadband code : 19-4021-01 Class code : 5031 Region : South County : Hendry Working hours : 8-5 M-F, early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required. List of any subordinates supervised : None. Residency requirement : Incumbent must reside within a 25-mile radius of the OK Slough/Spirit-of-the-Wild WMA Field Office. Level of education : High School Diploma or GED. Additional requirements : 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. 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. VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location: State of Florida

Job Tags

Full time, Outdoor, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Early shift,

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