OPS Fish & Wildife Tech - 77902283

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Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Pay Rate: $18.23 an hour; 1920 hours a fiscal year

Working Hours:

7:00 AM to 4:00 PM (CT), Monday through Friday. Duties may require some early morning, night or weekend duty and occasional overnight travel.

Residency Requirement:
Must reside within a 25-mile radius of Apalachee Wildlife Management Area.

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 decision by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment.

The Division of Habitat & Species conservation is comprised of six Sections and two offices. This position works withing the Wildlife and Habitat Management Section of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Habitat and Species Conservation.

A high school diploma/GED and 1 year 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.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Must possess and maintain at minimum a valid 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 withing 270 days of appointment and maintain license thereafter. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and walk or stand for extended time periods, must be able to work at night (occasionally) or in inclement weather.

Occasional overnight travel is required.

• Possesses and maintains a Class A CDL License
• Has successfully completed Florida certified prescribed burn manager training or basic fire management training
• Has at least two years of direct, applied experience in management of Florida natural communities

• Knowledge and experience with the application of prescribed fire
• Knowledge and experience with chemical and mechanical control of invasive exotic vegetation
• Ability to operate, maintain, diagnose, and repair heavy equipment, tractors, farm implements, ATVs, and outboard motors
• Ability to work independently and in a variety of weather conditions
• Ability to plan and prioritize work assignments and multi-task
• Ability to communicate effectible with external and internal customers
• Familiar with outdoor recreational activities
• Basic use of personal computers
• Ability to frequently push, pull and/or carry more than 50 pounds

The FWC’s Northwest Region is seeking a highly motivated candidate to join a team consisting of one biologist and one other technician on Apalachee Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Jackson County, FL. This position serves as a Fish and Wildlife Technician on a highly productive team of land managers to restore and enhance habitats for the benefit of a variety of species and for the enjoyment of Florida residents and visitors.

The successful candidate will be a key team member responsible for all aspects of management of the WMA including applications of prescribed fire as well as…