OPS Fish & Wildlife Technician - 77902381

Requisition No: 842765 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS Fish & Wildlife Technician - 77902381

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 77902381 

Salary:  $18.23 an hour 

Posting Closing Date: 01/06/2025 

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Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

FWC Mission Statement:  Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Position Number: 77902381

Position Title: OPS Fish and Wildlife Technician

OPS-Amount of Hours Worked Per Fiscal Year: 1920

OPS Hourly Rate of Pay: $18.23

Supervisor: Tom Matthews

Broadband Code: 19-4021-01

Physical Address & Telephone Number: Joe Budd WMA, Fisheating Creek WMA, Moore Haven Florida

Region: South

County: Glades

Working hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

List of any subordinates supervised: None

Residency Requirement: None

Description of Duties:

This is the position of OPS Fish and Wildlife Technician (Public Access Technician) in the Public Access Services Office (PASO) of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The position is responsible for the maintenance, repair, monitoring, and implementation of public access opportunities on FWC-managed areas. This is an opportunity to directly influence and improve outdoor recreation on FWC-managed lands while working outdoors and learning about FWC’s mission and goals and Florida’s fish, wildlife, and habitats. This position will based at Fisheating Creek WMA in Moore Haven, FL and will work at a number of FWC-managed areas within the South Region.

The Public Access Technician assists the PASO Planning Team and FWC area staff in maintaining and improving outdoor recreation on areas managed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Duties include but are not limited to: 1) Monitoring, assessing, cleaning, maintaining, and repairing public access infrastructure such as signs, trails, kiosks, boardwalks, wildlife observation platforms, and other structures, 2) conducting general handyman work, 3) developing relationships with local recreation groups including, hiking, biking, horseback riding, paddling, fishing, and hunting, 4) proposing new public access opportunities for potential implementation, and 5) providing assistance to FWC-managed area staff on various projects.

Works with staff, technicians, volunteers, and contractors to implement Public Access and Recreation components of Management Plans. Duties include, but are not limited to 1) clearing, marking, and maintaining recreational trails, 2) monitoring recreational use and its impacts, and 3) constructing amenities such as camping platforms and benches.

Conducts monitoring of trails and facilities on FWC’s managed areas to ensure they meet agency and state requirements. Maintains and repairs trails, structures (such as kiosks, picnic shelters, and boardwalks), and use areas (such as picnic areas and trailheads).

Participates in outreach programs. These may include activities such as interacting with users on the areas and attending user group meetings and events.

There may opportunities for training and participation in prescribed fire activities but prescribed fire experience is not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to perform a variety of skilled trade functions and perform physical labor using assorted hand, power and gasoline tools; maintain all equipment in safe, useable condition. Ability to operate ATVs, 4x4 vehicles, paddlecraft, and small powerboats. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; work independently with minimal supervision; establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals of varying backgrounds; able to lift up to 50 pounds; work in remote areas under inclement weather conditions. Ability to accurately read and interpret maps and charts; accurately use a compass and GPS.

Minimum Qualifications:

Employment Contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license.

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.