OPS Senior F & W Tech - 77902459

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is hiring a Senior Fisheries and Wildlife Technician in its Division of Habitat and Species Conservation. The position focuses on management and control of two federally listed noxious weeds, Giant salvinia (Salvinia molesta) and Azolla pinnata, primarily in Escambia, Bay, Gadsden, and Leon Counties. Work includes integrated pest management activities such as surveying, mapping, and chemical control. The employee will also help plan, develop, and maintain other projects, including surveying, mapping, and treating early detection and rapid response (EDRR) species elsewhere in Florida.

The technician will operate, maintain, and repair equipment and vehicles, and prepare accurate recurring reports covering timesheets, purchasing, and accomplishments. The employee will interact professionally with the public and partners, provide information about invasive plants and infested areas, and attend regional and divisional meetings and training. The position requires obtaining an FDACS Pesticide Applicator certificate and license. It is primarily field-based, located in Tallahassee, and includes statewide EDRR coverage with overnight travel required no more than 25% of the time. The position is contingent on successful completion of a background check and requires Florida residency and a valid Florida driver's license.

Requirements

• High school diploma and two years of post-high-school experience in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological, or related agriculture or construction work.
• 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 year for year for the required experience.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Florida residency.
• Ability to meet the field-work environment and physical demands described in the posting.
• Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment, record data accurately, and meet deadlines.
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with herbicide applications.
• Experience driving outboard boats and airboats.
• Experience trailering boats and other equipment.
• Ability to identify native and non-native plants in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Conduct integrated pest management activities, including surveying, mapping, and chemical control of Giant salvinia and Azolla pinnata.
• Assist with planning, developing, and maintaining other projects, including surveying, mapping, and treating EDRR species throughout Florida.
• Operate, maintain, and repair equipment and vehicles in accordance with manufacturer and industry recommendations.
• Prepare and submit accurate weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for timesheets, purchasing, and accomplishments.
• Interact professionally with the public and partners and provide accurate information about invasive plant species and infested-area conditions.
• Attend regional and divisional meetings and training programs.
• Obtain an FDACS Pesticide Applicator certificate and license.

Benefits

• Mandatory State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan.
• Mandatory workers’ compensation.
• Mandatory reemployment assistance (unemployment compensation).
• Potential eligibility for participation in state group insurance.
• Voluntary deferred compensation.
• Voluntary Employee Assistance Program.
• OPS employees are not eligible for paid leave, paid holidays, Florida Retirement System participation, or reinstatement or retention rights.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED