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Salary: $1,346.15 biweekly plus benefits
Address: 3365 Taylor Creek Road, Christmas Fl 32709
Residency requirement: Within a 25-mile radius of the William Beardall Tosohatchee WMA entrance
Phone: 407-568-5893
Supervisor: Eric Heribacka
List of any subordinates supervised: None
Working hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday; may require some early morning, night, or weekend duty and occasional overnight travel.
Description of duties:
The FWC’s Northeast Region is seeking a highly motivated candidate to join a team of biologists and technicians at the William Beardall Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area (WBTWMA) in Orange 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 team member responsible for all aspects of management of the WMA including application of prescribed fire and conducting mechanical and chemical vegetation control (mowing, roller chopping, herbicide application, etc.) to manage habitats. The successful candidate will assist with the operation of hunter check stations at WBTWMA and other areas as required to collect biological data of hunter harvested game. The successful candidate will also assist on other wildlife management areas and perform additional duties as instructed by supervising biologist.
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, implements, and heavy equipment. The incumbent will interact with various partner agencies and the public to provide information concerning wildlife and area management, rules, and regulations. Occasional travel is required to attend regional and divisional meetings as well as various training courses related to the position’s job duties.
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 practices, such as prescribed burning and herbicide use for vegetation control
Basic use of personal computers
Ability to operate outdoors under inclement weather conditions
Ability to frequently push, pull and/or carry more than 50 pounds
Level of Education: Minimum high school diploma or GED
Benefits: Participate in Group Health Insurance
License Requirements: Minimum Class E Florida driver’s license
Other Requirements: Incumbent 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. Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. The background check must be completed prior to or within the first three days of employment.