FISH & WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN - 77000223

Requisition No: 869185 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: FISH & WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN - 77000223

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77000223 

Salary:  $1,346.15 biweekly + benefits 

Posting Closing Date: 02/19/2026 

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Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Position Number: 77000223

Position Title: Fish and Wildlife Technician

FTE Biweekly Rate of Pay: $1,346.15 + benefits

Supervisor: Trinity Kim

Supervisor contact information for inquiries: 850-896-3027, Nathan.Bunting@MyFWC.com

Broadband Code: 19-4021-01

Class Code: 5031

Position location: Escribano Point Wildlife Management Area

Region: Northwest

County: Santa Rosa

Working hours: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm (CST), Monday-Friday. Duties may require some early morning, night, or weekend duty and occasional overnight travel.

List of any subordinates supervised: None

Residency Requirement: Must reside within a 25-miles radius of Escribano Point WMA

Agency information:

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.

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

Minimum qualifications: A high school diploma and 1year 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.

Additional requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Must possess and maintain a valid minimum 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 within 270 days of appointment and maintain license thereafter. Occasional overnight travel is required.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in farm tractor, skid steer, or other heavy equipment operations.
• Successfully completed basic wildland firefighter training - S-130/190, I-180.
• Has at least 2 years of direct, applied experience in management of Florida natural communities
• Possesses and maintains a Class A CDL License

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience with the application of prescribed fire
• Knowledge and experience with chemical and mechanical control of invasive exotic vegetation
• Knowledge and experience in electrical, plumbing, welding, painting and carpentry
• 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 effectively 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

Answers to qualifying questions must be validated in application, resume and cover letter.

Description of Duties:

The FWC’s Northwest Region Wildlife and Habitat Management Section is seeking a motivated Fish and Wildlife Technician to assist the Lead Area Biologist in implementing management activities to manage wildlife populations, improve wildlife habitat, and provide public recreational opportunities on Escribano Point Wildlife Management Area (WMA) located in Santa Rosa County. This position is part of a highly productive team of biologists and cooperators that 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 mechanical and chemical vegetation control to manage habitats utilized by imperiled and locally important species such as the reticulated flatwoods salamander. This position assists in the construction and maintenance of public use infrastructure including roads, parking areas, kiosks, picnic facilities, trails, boat ramps, water control structures, fences, gates, and equipment maintenance/storage compound as needed. Other duties include assisting with the management of public recreational use programs and with wildlife disease surveillance. The incumbent will operate, maintain and repair area equipment and vehicles including trucks, tractors, ATVs/UTVs, heavy equipment and various implements (disc harrows, mowers, sprayers, etc.) and transport heavy equipment as needed. This position assists other wildlife management areas as directed and provides technical assistance to individuals, organizations, and other government agencies regarding wildlife and habitat management. The successful candidate will attend regional and divisional meetings as well as various training courses as needed.

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.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.