Fish & Wildlife Technician - 77001124

State of Florida•ST. CLOUD, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Northeast Region is hiring a Fish and Wildlife Technician to work with biologists and technicians at the Triple N Ranch and Herky Huffman / Bull Creek Wildlife Management Areas in Osceola County, Florida. The position is part of the Wildlife and Habitat Management Section, within the Division of Habitat and Species Conservation. The technician will help restore and enhance habitats for wildlife and public enjoyment, including applying prescribed fire across approximately 12,000 acres annually and conducting chemical and mechanical treatments of native and invasive vegetation. Habitat management supports species such as red-cockaded woodpecker, northern bobwhite, white-tailed deer, and wild turkey. The role also involves assisting with hunter check stations and collecting biological data from hunter-harvested game; constructing, maintaining, and repairing infrastructure; and operating, maintaining, and repairing area vehicles, equipment, and implements. The technician will interact with partner agencies and the public about wildlife, area management, rules, and regulations, and will attend occasional regional or divisional meetings and trainings. A State of Florida Class A Commercial Driver’s License must be obtained within 270 days of appointment and maintained thereafter. Occasional overnight travel is required. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. The position is based at 5285 North Kenansville Road, St. Cloud, Florida, and requires residency within 25 miles of the entrance to Triple N Ranch or Herky Huffman / Bull Creek WMA. Salary is $1,346.15 biweekly, plus benefits.

Requirements

High school diploma and one year of post-high-school experience in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological, or related agriculture or construction work; qualifying vocational training or an associate’s degree may substitute year for year for the required experience.
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 it thereafter.
Must live within a 25-mile radius of the entrance to Triple N Ranch or Herky Huffman / Bull Creek WMA.
Ability to operate, maintain, and repair heavy equipment and associated implements.
Ability to work independently and plan and organize work assignments.
Familiarity with outdoor recreational activities.
Skills in construction activities, 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 under inclement weather conditions.
Ability to frequently push, pull, and/or carry more than 50 pounds.
Successful completion of a background check is required for employment.
Occasional overnight travel is required.

Responsibilities

Assist with land management at Triple N Ranch and Herky Huffman / Bull Creek Wildlife Management Areas, including habitat restoration and enhancement.
Apply prescribed fire across approximately 12,000 acres annually and conduct chemical and mechanical treatments of native and invasive vegetation.
Support habitat management for species including red-cockaded woodpecker, northern bobwhite, white-tailed deer, and wild turkey.
Assist with hunter check stations and collect biological data on hunter-harvested game.
Construct, maintain, and repair 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.
Interact with partner agencies and the public to provide information 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 trainings as needed.