Deadline: Mon, 06/24/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Florida Location Detail: Lake Placid, Florida Job Description: Description of duties: THIS IS AN OPS POSITION. IT IS NOT CAREER SERVICE. An exciting opportunity is available for a Fish and Wildlife Technician to assist with chemical and mechanical control of desirable and non-desirable vegetation on the Lake Wales Ridge Wildlife and Environmental Area. This position will also assist biologists with wildlife management activities for game and non-game species to include surveys, check station management, accurate technical biological data collection, and prescribed fire. The position will also be expected to prepare and submit accurate daily, weekly, and bi-weekly reports for herbicide application, timesheets, and accomplishments. Finally, this position interacts professionally with the public and partners providing accurate information concerning wildlife, area conditions, rules, and regulations. Qualifications: KSAs: Applicants should have prior experience treating invasive non-native plant species, and those with a Florida Natural Areas Pesticide License may be given preference. Identification of non-native invasive plant species common to southwest Florida, or the ability to learn, is a must. Applicants should have strong organizational and communication skills, GIS proficiency and will be expected to work cooperatively with other members of a team. Applicant will be expected to professionally represent the agency to members of the public. Work will be conducted in rugged field conditions, and applicant must be able to lift 50 pounds. A valid driver’s license and ability to trailer and operate 4WD vehicles, including ATVs, UTVs and 4x4 trucks with trailers, is required. Applicant must be self-sufficient and capable of troubleshooting maintenance issues that come up in the field. Applicant must have the ability to operate outdoors under inclement weather conditions, the ability to work productively alone with remote supervision or as member of a team. Applicant will be expected to have the flexibility to occasionally work long hours and variable schedules, such as nights, weekends, or holidays. Applicant is also expected to occasionally travel for training or other purposes. Miscellaneous: Additional requirements: Employee allowed to work a maximum of 1,920 hours per year. Starting pay rate: $18.23/hr. Region: Southwest Title: Fish/Wildlife Technician County: Highlands City: Lake Placid Working hours: Monday through Friday 8am – 5pm (maximum allowable hours per year: 1,920) List of any subordinates supervised: N/A Residency requirement: Required to reside within 25 miles of the Lake Wales Ridge Wildlife and Environmental Area Field Office. Level of Education: High school diploma or equivalent Additional Requirements: Must possess or obtain a valid Florida Driver’s License. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Occasional overnight travel is required. Salary: $18.23/hour Benefits: Benefits include health/life/supplemental insurance and participation in a FICA alternative retirement plan. Position does not include paid time off (i.e. annual or sick leave, paid state holidays). How to Apply: https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/LAKE-WALES-OPS-Fish-&-Wildlife-tech-77901618-FL-33853/1159542600/
