Fish & Wildlife Technician - 77001124

State of Florida•Saint Cloud, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Northeast Region seeks a Fish and Wildlife Technician to join a team of biologists and technicians at Triple N Ranch and Herky Huffman / Bull Creek Wildlife Management Areas in Osceola County, Florida. The position supports habitat restoration and enhancement for wildlife and public enjoyment. Work includes prescribed fire on approximately 12,000 acres annually, as well as chemical and mechanical treatment of native and invasive vegetation. Habitat work focuses on species including red-cockaded woodpecker, northern bobwhite, white-tailed deer, and wild turkey. The technician also assists with hunter check stations and biological data collection, infrastructure construction and maintenance, and operation, maintenance, and repair of area vehicles, equipment, and implements. The role involves interaction with partner agencies and the public, occasional meetings and training, and occasional overnight travel. The employee must live within 25 miles of the entrance to Triple N Ranch or Herky Huffman / Bull Creek WMA, and must obtain a Florida Class A Commercial Driver’s License within 270 days of appointment and maintain it thereafter. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a background check.

Requirements

High school diploma and one year of post-high-school experience in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological, or related agriculture or construction work. Vocational training or an associate’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited school or college may substitute year for year for the required experience.
Ability to operate, maintain, and repair heavy equipment and associated implements.
Ability to work independently and to plan and organize work assignments.
Familiarity with outdoor recreational activities.
Construction skills, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and welding.
Knowledge of wildlife and land management practices, including prescribed burning and herbicide use for vegetation control.
Basic personal computer skills.
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
Ability to frequently push, pull, and/or carry more than 50 pounds.
Ability 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 it thereafter.
Must live within a 25-mile radius of the entrance to Triple N Ranch or Herky Huffman / Bull Creek WMA.
Successful completion of a background check is required.

Responsibilities

Restore and enhance wildlife habitats, including applying prescribed fire on approximately 12,000 acres annually and treating native and invasive vegetation chemically and mechanically.
Support habitat management for imperiled and locally important species, including red-cockaded woodpecker, northern bobwhite, white-tailed deer, and wild turkey.
Assist with operation of hunter check stations and collect biological data from hunter-harvested game.
Construct, maintain, and repair infrastructure, including roads, trails, culverts, fences, gates, signs, and buildings.
Operate, maintain, and repair trucks, tractors, ATVs, heavy equipment, and implements such as disc harrows, mowers, and sprayers.
Troubleshoot and repair small engines, implements, and heavy equipment.
Provide information to partner agencies and the public about wildlife, area management, rules, and regulations.
Haul and transport equipment and materials for land management activities using a Class A commercial driver’s license.
Attend regional and divisional meetings and training as needed.