OPS F&W Technician - 77907436

State of Florida•Jacksonville Beach, FL

11d•$18

About The Position

FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute OPS Fish & Wildlife Technician I– OPS Position 77907436 $18 per hour 100 Eighth Ave SE St. Petersburg, FL Fish and Wildlife Research Institute OPS Fish & Wildlife Technician – OPS 77907436 St. Petersburg, Florida - $18 per hour Our organization: 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. Position Overview and Responsibilities:... FWC’s Fisheries Dependent Monitoring is seeking three OPS Fish & Wildlife Technicians to assist with the execution of a monitoring effort to estimate the number of reef fish trips taken by anglers. The individuals will be responsible for conducting boat counts near inlets and interviewing anglers coming back to boat ramps around their trips. Essential duties include conducting interviews, careful data collection, data entry, and quality control checks on their data. Individuals will need to be able to complete their duties at scheduled times with little to no supervision. The position will require travel to dockside locations in the individual’s personal vehicle, reimbursable at the applicable mileage rate. This position will require the candidate to work long hours, as well as on weekends and holidays outdoors and sometimes under adverse conditions. The qualified applicant would be home-based in the Northeast region of Florida with travel throughout Nassau, Duval, St. John’s, and Flagler Counties.

Requirements

A high school diploma and two years of post-high school experience in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or related agriculture or construction is required.
Vocational training or an Associate’s degree in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or related agriculture or construction from an accredited school or college may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate.
This position will be expected to work on weekends and some holidays.
Employee needs to be able to work outside in adverse weather conditions, including extreme heat and humidity.
Knowledge of offshore recreational fishing methods and behavior, data collection, and data entry.
Experience with the following: communication with the public; working effectively as part of a team and independently under minimum supervision; thinking logically and apply problem-solving techniques; effectively communicating verbally and in writing; working unusual or long hours, holidays, maintaining frequent contact with other staff and supervisors; and operating a personal computer and various word processing and data software.

Nice To Haves

Experience working outdoors.
Experience working in fisheries or with fisheries data.
Experience with data collection or data entry.
Experience with interacting with the public in an official capacity.

Responsibilities

conducting boat counts near inlets
interviewing anglers coming back to boat ramps around their trips
conducting interviews
careful data collection
data entry
quality control checks on their data

Benefits

Eligible OPS positions and qualifying applicants may enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions.
Biweekly Health Insurance Premiums: $7.50 or $25.00 for Single / $32.15 or $90.00 for Family
Low Cost $25,000 Life Insurance
OPS FICA Alternative Retirement Plan
On the Job Trainings
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

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