OPS EDUCATION SPECIALIST - FWC - 77909279

Requisition No: 846904 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS EDUCATION SPECIALIST - FWC - 77909279

 Pay Plan: Seasonal

Position Number: 77909279 

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

3760 Tenoroc Mine Rd

Lakeland, FL

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

OED/ Youth Conservation Center Network

OPS Summer Camp Helper – 77909279

Lakeland, Florida

** Tenoroc Youth Conservation Center **

Anticipated dates of employment May 19, 2025 – July 30, 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 weekday full-time seasonal employment position based out of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Tenoroc Youth Conservation Center in Lakeland.

The successful candidates will join our team May 19 - July 30.

This position will assist in delivery of summer camp programming which will embody the four pillars of the Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network (FYCCN): Shooting Sports, Ethical Angling, Boating, and Wildlife Discovery. FYCCN works to get kids outdoors and create the next generation that cares. TYCC will host 6 weeks of summer camp in 2025. Three (3) different camps will be offered including: Precision Sports Camp with a focus on the shooting sports of archery and various firearms marksmanship, Hooks and Hulls Camp focused on ethical angling and boating skills, and Outdoor Adventure Camp which includes all four pillars including archery, ethical angling, kayaking, and wildlife discovery activities.

This position will work alongside teammates to provide a safe and educational summer camp experience for youth in grades 3-9.

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

Experience:

• Experience working with youth and experience with pillar activities is preferred.
• High School Diploma, preference for applicants having completed or seeking a higher education degree.

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.

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.