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MyFlorida OPS Fish & Wildlife Technician - 77902239 in CLERMONT, Florida
OPS Fish & Wildlife Technician - 77902239
Date: Jun 24, 2024
Location:
CLERMONT, FL, US, 34714 CLERMONT, FL, US, 34715 CLERMONT, FL, US, 34711
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Requisition No: 831266
Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Working Title: OPS Fish & Wildlife Technician - 77902239
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 77902239
Salary: $18.23 an hour
Posting Closing Date: 07/15/2024
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Position number: 77902239
Address and telephone number : Hilochee Wildlife Management Area, 12932 CR 474, Clermont, FL 34714
Phone: 352-227-5134
Supervisor : Mark Jenkins
Description of duties : THIS IS AN OPS POSITION. IT IS NOT CAREER SERVICE.
An exciting opportunity exists for a Fish and Wildlife Technician to join a team of employees within the Wildlife and Habitat Management Section in managing Hilochee WMA in Lake and Polk counties. FWC’s Southwest Region is seeking a motivated applicant that is willing and able to work outdoors in a variety of conditions throughout the year in fulfillment of their job responsibilities. Responsibilities include the restoration and maintenance of wildlife habitat by applying prescribed fire, mechanical treatments, and non-native invasive plant control throughout the area. The employee will also be a key member of the WMA burn team. Additional duties include operating, maintaining and repairing area equipment and vehicles including trucks, tractors, ATVs, and heavy equipment in accordance with manufacturer and industry recommendations. Incumbent also must possess the ability to troubleshoot the repairs of pumps, motors and heavy equipment.
This position also assists biologists with surveying and monitoring of threatened and locally important species, resource inventories, and public hunt management. Assists in the planning, development and maintenance of projects facilitating public use including parking and road construction, culvert installation, trash pickup, building maintenance and fence, gate and sign construction and maintenance. Interacts professionally with the public and partners providing accurate information concerning wildlife, area conditions, rules and regulations. Attends regional and divisional meetings and training programs.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Ability to operate, maintain and repair heavy equipment and associated implements
Ability to work independently
Ability to plan and organize work assignments
Familiar with outdoor recreational activities
Skilled in construction activities including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and welding
Knowledge of wildlife and land management principles and practices
Basic use of personal computers
Ability to operate outdoors under inclement weather conditions
Ability to frequently push, pull and/or carry more than 40 pounds
Ability to work productively alone with remote supervision or as member of a team, and the flexibility to occasionally work long hours and variable schedules, such as nights, weekends, or holidays.
Starting pay rate: $18.23/ hr.
Broadband code: 19-4021-01
Class code: 5031
Region: Southwest
Title: Fish and Wildlife Technician
County: Lake / Polk
City: Clermont
Facility: Hilochee Field Office
Working hours: 8am – 5pm; maximum allowable hours per year: 1,920
List of any subordinates supervised: N/A
Residency requirement: N/A
Level of Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent.
Benefits: Participate in Group health insurance
Additional Requirements – Must possess or obtain valid Class A Florida Commercial Driver’s License within first 270 days of employment. Position subject to random drug screening. Hiring contingent on successful completion of a background check. Employee allowed to work a maximum of 1,920 hours per fiscal year (to be prorated based upon hiring date). Occasional overnight travel required.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Nearest Major Market:Orlando