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OPS Fish & Wildlife Technician

Deadline:
Employer:
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

Job Field:
Wildlife
Job Type:
Full Time
Location:
Florida
Location Detail:
Hosford, Florida
Job Description:

The FWC’s Northwest Region Wildlife and Habitat Management Section is seeking a highly motivated OPS Fish & Wildlife Technician to assist the Lead Area Biologist to plan, develop, and implement management activities to manage wildlife populations, improve wildlife habitat and provide public recreational opportunities on the newly acquired Telogia Creek WMA in Liberty County. This new position will be stationed within the East District of the Northwest Region and is an exciting opportunity to positively impact wildlife conservation and habitat management.

 

The incumbent operates and maintains heavy equipment used to complete management projects on the area. Equipment responsibilities include maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of equipment including bulldozer, front-end loader, dump truck, farm tractors, mowers, trucks, trailers, ATVs, outboard motors, chainsaws, and construction equipment. Assists with area improvement such as construction and maintenance of informational signs, kiosks, check station, roads, parking areas, trails, fences, gates, water control structures, equipment storage facilities, and offices. Maintenance activities require experience and skills in electrical, carpentry, plumbing, welding, and painting. Conducts wildlife habitat management activities which include the use of specialized mechanical equipment for clearing and chopping dense vegetation, prescribed fire, groundcover restoration, field preparation and planting of wildlife forage plants, and chemical or mechanical control of invasive plants. Assists with wildlife surveys for game, nongame, and imperiled species. Monitors vegetation response to habitat manipulations. Assists with management of public hunts, monitoring public use through traffic counters, and collecting biological data from hunter harvested animals including Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) specimens from deer. Assists other wildlife management areas as directed and provides technical assistance to individuals, organizations, and other government agencies regarding wildlife and habitat management, including nuisance bear abatement. Participates in regional and divisional coordination meetings or training programs. Completes other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

 

Ability to operate, maintain, diagnose, and repair heavy equipment, tractors, farm implements, ATVs, and outboard motors.

Knowledge and experience in electrical, carpentry, plumbing, welding, and painting.

Knowledge and experience with the application of prescribed fire.

Knowledge and experience with chemical or mechanical control of native and invasive exotic vegetation.

Knowledge of GPS (Global Positioning Systems).

Knowledge and experience in conducting wildlife surveys with an emphasis on nongame species.

Ability to work independently and in a variety of weather conditions.

Ability to plan and prioritize work assignments and multi-task.

Ability to deal effectively with customers.

Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal customers.

 

Level of Education: High School Diploma, GED, or greater

 

License Requirements: A valid driver’s license. Must possess or obtain a Class A Florida Commercial Driver’s License within the first 270 days of employment and must maintain license annually.

 

Additional Requirements: Position is subject to random drug screening; Employee will be allowed to work a maximum of 1,920 hours per fiscal year (to be prorated based upon hiring date).

Miscellaneous:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Salary:
$18.25 / hour

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