OPS- Fish & Wildlife Technician - 77905096

State of Florida•Gainesville, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a part-time temporary position conducting a creel survey (interview anglers) on the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes in Citrus County. This position will primarily assist with field work and data entry. Time required will not exceed 40 hours per week and will average 20-25 hours per week. Creel survey shifts will occur from January to June, including weekdays and weekends, with an average of 3 shifts per week (can range from 1-5 shifts per week). The creel survey shift dates/times will be randomly selected and determined prior to the start of the survey. Shifts are 4.5 hours in length, with the earliest starting time of 8am and the latest end time of 5pm.

Requirements

Must be 18 years old.
Must have valid State of Florida driver’s license.
High school diploma, or equivalent, is required.
Two years of post-high school education in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological, or agricultural programs are required.
Must have passed, or pass upon hiring, an approved boater safety course.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating motorboats and trailering.
Coursework in fisheries, wildlife, ecological, or related field.
Experience sampling freshwater fish and data entry.

Responsibilities

Conducting on-the-water angler surveys on the Tsala Apopka chain of lakes in Citrus County.
Collect angler effort, catch, and harvest data via verbal angler interviews for freshwater fish species.
Conduct surveys in all-weather types including hot, cold, windy, and/or rainy conditions as long as conditions are not dangerous.
Count and interview every angler encountered in a polite and professional manner, following a predefined interview protocol.
Operating FWC equipment (ex. trucks, trailers, and motorboats) for FWC business only and in a safe and law-abiding manner.