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Requisition No: 817428
Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Working Title: OPS- Fish & Wildlife Technician - 77905073
Pay Plan: Seasonal
Position Number: 77905073
Salary: $15/hr
Posting Closing Date: 12/17/2023
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OCCUPATION PROFILE
TITLE: Fish and Wildlife Technician
SECTION: Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management
LOCATION: Cross Creek, Florida
HOURLY RATE OF PAY: $15.00/hour
CONTACT: Steve Beck
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
North Central Region
7386 NW 71st St
Gainesville, FL 32055
SUPERVISOR: Steve Beck – Fisheries Biologist IV
DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES:
- Interviews anglers on Orange Lake (Alachua County) by asking specific questions about their catch and harvest of freshwater fish species.
- This position is responsible for accurately recording detailed survey data while operating a boat independently and safely.
- Incumbent will be responsible for operating FWC equipment (ex. trucks, trailers and motor boats) for FWC business only and in a safe and law-abiding manner.
- Surveys will be conducted in all weather types including hot, cold, windy, and/or rainy conditions as long as conditions are not dangerous.
SCHEDULE:
Availability: Shifts are scheduled via random selection, including weekdays and weekends, average of 3 shifts per week (can range from 1-5 shifts per week). Earliest shift is 7:30-10:30, latest shift is 16:00-20:00. Schedule will be finalized at the start of employment.
Job duration: February - June 2024 (16 weeks)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be 18 years old.
- Must have valid State of Florida driver’s license.
- High school diploma, or equivalent, is required.
- Must have knowledge of common freshwater fishes.
- Must be able to operate boats, motors and trailers.
- Must be proficient in safely and independently operating boat/outboard motor, launching/retrieving, maneuvering and holding position close to other boats, trailer towing and backing down boat ramp.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively communicate with the public.
- Ability to work in inclement weather.
- Anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 must have passed an approved boater safety course and be able to present a boating safety education identification card issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
FWC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/Veteran’s Preference Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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.
The State Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. If a conditional offer of employment is made, you will be required to provide identification and proof of citizenship and or authorization to work in the United States for the hiring authority to which applications is made. E-Verify will be used to confirm work authorization.
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.