Fish and Wildlife Technician - FWC (Tallahassee)

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Posting Closing Date: 12/01/2024 

Biweekly Salary:  $1,346.15 bi-weekly + benefits

Supervisor: Morgan Wilbur 

List of any subordinates supervised: None.

County: Jefferson

Residency requirement: Must reside within a 25-mile radius of Aucilla WMA.

Working hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday, may require some early morning, night, or weekend duty. Occasional overnight travel required.

Level of Education: High School Diploma, GED, or greater.

 

Description of Duties:

        This position serves as a full-time, field-oriented Fish & Wildlife Technician on a team to restore and enhance habitats for the benefit of a variety of wildlife and for the enjoyment of Florida residents and visitors. This Career Service position, under the supervision of the Area Biologist, works within a team of two biologists and one other technician to manage wildlife populations and their habitats on Aucilla Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and L. Kirk Edwards Wildlife and Environmental Area (WEA). Incumbent operates and maintains heavy equipment used to complete management projects on the areas. Conducts habitat management activities which include prescribed burning, chemical and mechanical treatments, and groundcover restoration. Responsible for equipment/infrastructure maintenance, diagnosis of problems, and repairs of equipment including bulldozer, front-end loader, dump truck, farm tractors, trucks, trailers, ATVs, outboard motors, chainsaws, and construction equipment. Assists with the development and maintenance of area improvements such as informational signs, kiosks, roads, parking areas, trails, fences, and equipment storage facilities. Maintenance activities require skills in electrical, carpentry, welding, and painting. Assists with management of public hunts, monitoring public use, and collecting biological data from hunter harvested animals – including Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) specimens. Assists other wildlife management areas as directed and provides technical assistance to individuals, organizations, and other government agencies regarding wildlife and habitat management – including bear abatement. Participates in regional and divisional coordination meetings and training programs. Completes other duties as assigned.  

 

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to operate and maintain farm tractors and implements, pumper trucks, transports, ATVs, UTVs, welders, hand-held GPS devices, hand and power tools, and outboard motors.

  • Ability to work independently in the field with biting insects and in a variety of weather conditions.

  • Ability to plan and organize work assignments.

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

  • Incumbent is expected to have a strong work ethic in support of goals and objectives in managing the area, including good communication skills with team members, agency staff, and a diverse group of public users.

  • Incumbent shall have good organizational skills and be able to work in a fast-paced or changing environment.

Additional Information:

License Requirements: A valid driver’s license. Must possess or obtain a Class A Florida Commercial Driver’s License within the first 270 days of employment and must maintain license throughout duration of employment. 

Additional requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Must possess and maintain a valid minimum Class E State of Florida driver’s license. Must be able to operate ATVs, tractors, heavy equipment, and tools. Occasional overnight travel is required. Employees home will be considered their office.