FISH/WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN - 77001132

　　Date: Jan 17, 2024

　　Location:

　　KENANSVILLE, FL, US, 34739

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　　Requisition No: 820635

　　Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

　　Working Title: FISH/WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN - 77001132

　　Pay Plan: Career Service

　　Position Number: 77001132

　　Salary: $1,346.15 bi-weekly + benefits

　　Posting Closing Date: 02/11/2024

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　　Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

　　Working Title: Fish and Wildlife Technician

　　Section: Wildlife and Habitat Management

　　Position number : 77001132

　　Salary : $1,346.15 biweekly plus benefits

　　Address and telephone number : 5285 North Kenansville Road, St. Cloud, FL 34771 Phone: 407-498-0991

　　Supervisor : Jared Draxler,

　　Description of duties :

　　The FWC’s Northeast Region is seeking a highly motivated candidate to join a team of biologists and technicians on Triple N Ranch and Herky Huffman Bull Creek Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) in Osceola County, FL. This position serves as a Fish and Wildlife Technician on a highly productive team of land managers to restore and enhance habitats for the benefit of a variety of species and for the enjoyment of Florida residents and visitors. The successful candidate will be a key member of the team responsible for all aspects of management of the WMAs including application of 12,000 acres of prescribed fire annually and conducting mechanical and chemical vegetation control (mowing, roller chopping, herbicide, etc.) to manage habitats. Habitat improvement is focused on imperiled and locally important species including, but not limited to, red-cockaded woodpecker, striped newt, northern bobwhite, white-tailed deer, and wild turkey. Additionally, this position will assist with planting of wildlife food plots to benefit wildlife and ensure a high-quality recreational experience for area users. The successful candidate will assist with the operation of hunter check stations on the two WMAs as well as Fort Drum WMA to collect biological data of hunter harvested game.

　　Additionally, the position will assist with infrastructure construction, maintenance, and repair, including roads, trails, culverts, fences, gates, signs, and buildings. The position will operate, maintain, and repair area equipment and vehicles including trucks, tractors, ATVs, heavy equipment, and various implements (disc harrows, mowers, sprayers, etc.). Incumbent also must possess the ability to troubleshoot and repair small engines. The incumbent will interact with various partner agencies and the public to provide information concerning wildlife and area management, rules and regulations. Occasionally the incumbent will attend regional and divisional meetings as well as various trainings as needed.

　　Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

　　Ability to operate, maintain and repair heavy equipment and associated implements

　　Ability to work independently and as part of a team

　　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 practices, such as prescribed burning and herbicide use for vegetation control

　　Basic use of personal computers

　　Ability to work outdoors under harsh conditions (heat, rain, biting insects, rough terrain, etc.)

　　Ability to frequently push, pull and/or carry more than 50 pounds

　　Broadband code : 19-4021-01

　　Class code : 5031

　　Region : Northeast

　　Title : Fish/Wildlife Technician

　　County : Osceola

　　Working hours : 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, may require some early morning, night, or weekend duty and occasional overnight travel.

　　List of any subordinates supervised : None

　　Residency requirement : Within a 25-mile radius of the Triple N Ranch or Bull Creek WMA entrance.

　　Level of Education : High School or GED

　　Benefits : Participate in Group Health Insurance

　　Other Requirements : I ncumbent must be able to operate tractors, heavy equipment, 4x4 trucks, ATVs, and tools. Must be able to lift 50 pounds and walk or stand for extended time periods, while working occasionally at night or in inclement weather. Must have valid State of Florida drivers license . Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

　　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.

　　VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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