OPS- Fish & Wildlife Terchnician - 77904092
About The Position
The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy. Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment.
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 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.
- Any person employed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission must possess a valid boaters safety education identification card prior to operating any agency vessel. The selected employee must already possess a boater safety card or be willing and able to obtain one prior to the first day of fieldwork.
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating motorboats and trailering.
- Coursework in fisheries, wildlife, ecological, or related field.
Responsibilities
- Interviews anglers on Rodman Reservoir by asking specific questions about their catch and harvest of freshwater fish species.
- Accurately recording detailed survey data while operating a boat independently and safely.
- Operating FWC equipment (ex. trucks, trailers, and motorboats) 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 if conditions are not dangerous.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions.
- Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly
- Low Cost $25,000 Life Insurance
- OPS FICA Alternative Retirement Plan
- On the Job Trainings
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
