OPS Youth Camp Helper - 77902349

Requisition No: 846944 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS Youth Camp Helper - 77902349

 Pay Plan: Seasonal

Position Number: 77902349 

Salary:  $17.00/hour 

Posting Closing Date: 03/31/2025 

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OED/ Florida Youth Conservation Center Network

OPS Summer Camp Helper

$17.00/hour

Not eligible for benefits

6650 Dickman Rd

Apollo Beach, FL

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

OED/ Youth Conservation Center Network

OPS Summer Camp Helper – 77902349

Apollo Beach, FL

** Suncoast Youth Conservation Center **

Anticipated dates of employment May 05, 2025 – August 07, 2025

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. Visit our website for more information: MyFWC.com

Requirements:
Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. 
  

Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume.  Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

Work at the FWC is cross-functional, meaning duties may cross division/office lines. The Commission expects employees to function across FWC's organizational structure by providing their skills and expertise wherever needed through work on teams or as directed.

Overview:

This is a 40 hour a week, Monday through Friday seasonal employment position based out of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Suncoast Youth Conservation Center in Apollo Beach. This position will work alongside teammates to provide a safe and educational summer camp experience for youth in grades 3-11.

Expectations include leading youth in activities such as paddle sports (kayaking, paddleboarding, etc.), archery, ethical angling, crafts, exploration activities, etc.

The position is responsible for leading programs, chaperoning off-site field trips, monitoring camper safety, set up/breakdown for programs, lifeguarding, and providing a positive guest experience to campers.

Most camp activities take place outdoors in the heat/elements during summer. 

***This advertisement is being used to fill multiple positions.

Experience:

• Experience working with youth and/or leading educational programs is preferred.
• Person must be at least 20 years of age at the time of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be comfortable with working in adverse weather conditions such as heat and rain.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Additional Requirements:

• The Commission expects its employees to be courteous and respectful while assisting Commission customers and stakeholders, ensuring each encounter is as positive as possible. Employees should promptly resolve questions or problems relating to the Commission, its programs and/or fish and wildlife resources. Employees should seek to gain public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida’s citizens in a positive and proactive manner and by listening to what the customer wants and striving to meet their needs. When appropriate, employees will explain the reasons for agency actions or decisions while communicating a consistent FWC point-of-view.
• Responsible for following the provisions and requirements in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, related to the Comptroller’s rules and FWC’s invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.
• Work at FWC is cross-functional meaning duties may cross division/office lines. The Commission expects employees to function across FWC’s organizational structure by providing their skills and expertise wherever needed through work on teams or as directed.

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.