FISH/WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN

Requisition No: 818715 Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Working Title: FISH/WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN - 77073171 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 77073171 Salary: $1,346.
15 biweekly + benefits Posting Closing Date: 01/04/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Working Title: FISH/WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN Position Number: 77073171 Salary: $1,346.
15 biweekly ($35,000 annual) Address: Half Moon Wildlife Management Area, 8864 CR 247, Lake Panasoffkee FL 33538 Supervisor: Charlie Strazzullo 352-330-1370 Description of duties: An exciting opportunity exists for a Fish and Wildlife Technician to join a team of employees assisting with management at Half Moon Wildlife Management Area (WMA), Richloam WMA, and other WMAs in the Citrus and Sumter County area.
FWC’s North Central Region is seeking a motivated applicant that is willing and able to work outdoors in a variety of conditions throughout the year in fulfillment of their job responsibilities.
Responsibilities include assisting with the application of wildlife habitat management activities such as prescribed burning, mowing, chopping, clearing, planting and chemical control of vegetation.
The employee will be a key member of the WMA prescribed fire team.
The employee will also be responsible for managing check stations, including hiring, managing, and scheduling seasonal check station operators.
Additional duties include operating, maintaining, and repairing equipment and vehicles including trucks, tractors, ATVs, boats, and heavy equipment in accordance with manufacturer and industry recommendations.
Incumbent also must possess the ability to troubleshoot the repairs of vehicles, motors, and heavy equipment.
This position also assists biologists with surveying and monitoring of threatened and locally important species, resource inventories, and public hunt management.
Assists in the planning, development, and maintenance of projects facilitating public use including parking area maintenance, road construction, culvert installation, trash pickup, building maintenance, and fence, gate and sign construction and maintenance.
Interacts professionally with the public and partners, providing accurate information concerning wildlife, area conditions, rules, and regulations.
This position requires occasional travel to assist with work projects in other parts of the region or for attendance at training sessions and meetings.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to transport, operate, maintain, and repair heavy equipment and associated implements Ability to serve as a prescribed burn team crew member and safely apply fire to vegetative communities Ability to maintain and repair roads, fencing, equipment, and buildings Ability to work independently Ability to plan and organize work assignments Familiar with outdoor recreational activities and can communicate effectively with WMA users Ability to assist with operation of check stations to check game harvested on areas Ability to supervise seasonal employees at check stations Skilled in construction activities including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and welding Knowledge of wildlife and land management principles and practices Basic use of personal computers Ability to assist with wildlife surveys Ability to operate outdoors under inclement weather conditions Ability to push, pull and/or carry more than 40 pounds Ability to work productively alone with remote supervision or as member of a team, and the flexibility to occasionally work long hours and variable schedules, such as nights, weekends, or holidays.
Broadband code - 19-4021-01 Class code – 5031 Region – North Central Title – Fisheries and Wildlife Technician County – Sumter Working hours – Mon.
- Fri.
8am-5pm, occasional nights and weekends List of any subordinates supervised – OPS Seasonal Check Station Operators Residency requirement – Must live within a 25-mile radius of Half Moon WMA.
Additional requirements: Must possess or obtain valid Class A Florida Commercial Driver’s License within first 270 days of employment.
Position subject to random drug screening.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Occasional overnight travel is required.
This position teleworks 100% and employee’s home will be their office.
Level of Education- HS diploma or equivalent required, A.
S.
preferred.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).
Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace.
All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.
0455, F.
S.
, Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.
Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.
Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.
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All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.