OPS- Fish & Wildlife Technician

Requisition No: 884268
Agency:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title:

OPS
- Fish & Wildlife Technician
- Pay Plan:
Seasonal
Position Number:
Salary: $15.00 per hour
Posting Closing Date: 10/07/2026

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FWC Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management
Location:
Marion/Putnam County, Rodman Reservoir
OPS Fish and Wildlife Technician
$15.00/HR
Supervisor:
Thomas Baker – Fisheries Biologist III
3377 E US Hwy 90
Lake City FL, 32055
Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management
OPS Fish and Wildlife Technician – Position Number
Marion/Putman County, FL

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.

A high school diploma and two years of post-high school experience in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or related agriculture or construction is required. Vocational training or an Associate’s degree in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or related agriculture or construction from an accredited school or college may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

• Experience operating motorboats and trailering.
• Coursework in fisheries, wildlife, ecological, or related field.

• Must be 18 years old.
• Must have valid State of Florida driver’s license.
• High school diploma, or equivalent, is required.
• Must have knowledge of common freshwater fishes
• Must be proficient in safely and independently operating boat/outboard motor, launching/retrieving, maneuvering, and holding position close to other boats, trailer towing and backing down boat ramp.
• Any person employed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission must possess a valid boaters safety education identification card prior to operating any agency vessel. The selected employee must already possess a boater safety card or be willing and able to obtain one prior to the first day of fieldwork.

• Interviews anglers on Rodman Reservoir by asking specific questions about their catch and harvest of freshwater fish species.
• This position is responsible for accurately recording detailed survey data while operating a boat independently and safely.
• Incumbent will be responsible for operating FWC equipment (ex. trucks, trailers, and motorboats) for FWC business only and in a safe and law-abiding manner.
• Surveys will be conducted in all weather types including hot, cold, windy, and/or rainy conditions if conditions are not dangerous.

Availability:
Shifts are scheduled via random selection, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Work begins in early December and runs until the end of May. Each survey is 3 hours long before daylight savings time and 4 hours long after. Earliest shift is 7:30-10:30, latest shift is 16:00-20:00 (4:00-8:00pm). Average of 3 shifts per week but can be 1 shift one week and 5 shifts the following week.

The entire schedule will be known at the beginning of employment.

Job duration:
December 2026 - May 2027

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