OPS Fish & Wildlife Technician - 77907747

　　Date: Jan 22, 2024

　　Location:

　　SANDERSON, FL, US, 32087

　　The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) .

　　Requisition No: 820787

　　Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

　　Working Title: OPS Fish & Wildlife Technician - 77907747

　　Pay Plan: Seasonal

　　Position Number: 77907747

　　Salary: $16-$17/hour, depending on experience

　　Posting Closing Date: 02/05/2024

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　　BLACK BEAR technicians (2) are needed from April 29 to August 15 to build and monitor barbed wire hair corrals in north Florida (in and near the Osceola National Forest). We are seeking self-sufficient and detail-oriented technicians to assist with a black bear abundance study. Corrals will be built as a team, but technicians will check them independently once per week for 6 weeks then remove them. Technicians will also participate in data entry/management. Applicants must be dependable, able to accurately enter field data onto paper and a cloud-based database and manage hair samples with minimal supervision. Long hours (10+ hours/day) and occasional work on weekends or holidays may be required; any work over 40 hours in a pay week will be compensated at 1.5 times hourly rate. Free housing will be provided, and Applicants must be comfortable living in shared quarters with members of the opposite sex.

　　In addition to completing the online application in People First (https://jobs.myflorida.com/) please attach a cover letter, resume, and 3 references. These attachments can be separate or combined into one file, the filename should start with your last name, and references should include a phone number and email address. If you have trouble uploading these attachments, they can be sent to Brian Scheickat: [email protected] .

　　KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

　　Able to work in remote areas under adverse field conditions such as harsh weather conditions (hot temperatures, high humidity, heavy rain, and lightning), biting insects, and poisonous plants.

　　Skilled in building and maintaining barbed wire hair corrals, navigating unimproved roads and off-trail by handheld GPS/phone apps (e.g. FieldMaps, On-X, etc.).

　　Skilled at entering data into Excel or a cellphone-based cloud database, accurately checking data to correct errors, and appropriately storing physical samples of bear hair.

　　Skilled at driving 4WD trucks and atvs.

　　Excellent interpersonal skills and able to interact professionally with private landowners, state and federal agency personnel, and remote supervisor.

　　Must have their own transportation for personal time.

　　Able to lift and carry 30 lbs.

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　Two years of post-high school experience in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or related agriculture or construction or an associate of science degree from an accredited college in the field of wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or agriculture studies.

　　A valid U.S. driver’s license, clean driving record, and authorization to work in the U.S. are required.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　Applicants should have a BS in wildlife or related field. Preferred applicants will have previous field experience working independently, driving a 4WD truck on unmanaged wet and/or flooded roads/trails, operating and loading ATVs into a truck bed or trailer, and be detail-oriented and thorough with data collection. Prior experience maintaining hair corrals and entering data into a cloud-based database are especially preferred.

　　This position requires the candidate to have successful completion of a level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate prior to hire.

　　WHAT BENEFITS ARE APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES?

　　State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan - mandatory

　　Workers’ Compensation - mandatory

　　Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) - mandatory

　　Participation in state group insurance(must meet eligibility requirements. Consult with People First or the servicing Human Resource Office for details.)

　　Deferred Compensation - voluntary

　　Employee Assistance Program – voluntary

　　WHAT BENEFITS ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES?

　　Any form of paid leave

　　Paid holidays

　　Participation in the Florida Retirement System

　　Reinstatement rights or retention rights

　　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:Jacksonville