Fish & Wildlife Technician - 77000671

FISH & WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN -

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Requisition No: 878509 Agency:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title:

FISH & WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN -  Pay Plan:
Career Service Position Number:  Salary: $1,346.15 biweekly + benefits Posting Closing Date: 07/19/2026 Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Position number:

Position title:

Fish & Wildlife Technician Salary: $ 1,346.15 bi-weekly + benefits Supervisor:
Jeannette Parker for inquiries  or  Broadband code: 19-4021-01 Class code: 5031

Position location:

20105 CR 833, Clewiston, FL 33440 Region:
South County:
Hendry

Working hours:

8-5 M-F, evening and weekends as required. Residency requirement:
Incumbent is required to reside in on-site provided housing (3-bedroom, 1-bath house).

Our Organization:
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 Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Division of Habitat and Species Conservation is comprised of six sections and two offices. This position is in the Wildlife and Habitat Management Section.

A High School Diploma or GED or higher degree. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. 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.

Applicants with a valid Class A CDL and S-130/S-190 wildland fire certifications preferred. Answers to qualifying questions must be validated in application, resume, and cover letter.

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.

The FWC's South Region is seeking a highly motivated candidate to join a team of biologists and technicians on the Dinner Island Ranch 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 will work as part of a team to accomplish projects across the original Dinner Island Ranch property (21,714 acres) and the newly acquired Caracara Unit (17,251 acres). This position is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of various equipment including trucks,…