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Posting Closing Date: 06/15/2025

Starting pay rate: $18.23/hr.

Working hours: Monday through Friday 8am – 5pm (maximum allowable hours per year: 1,920)

Supervisor: Vacant

List of any subordinates supervised: N/A

Residency requirement: Required to reside within 25 miles of the Lake Wales Ridge Wildlife and Environmental Area Field Office.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience treating invasive non-native plants. Familiarity with both native and non-native invasive vegetation in Central Florida. Experience with prescribed burning.

Level of Education: High school diploma

Description of duties: THIS IS AN OPS POSITION. IT IS NOT CAREER SERVICE.

The Division of Habitat and Species Conservation is comprised of six Sections and two offices. An exciting opportunity is available for a Fish and Wildlife Technician to join a team of employees within the Wildlife and Habitat Management Section in managing the Lake Wales Ridge Wildlife and Environmental Area in Highlands County. 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, which will include assisting with chemical and mechanical control of desirable and non-desirable vegetation. This position will also assist biologists with wildlife management activities for game and non-game species to include surveys, check station management, accurate technical biological data collection, and prescribed fire. The position will also be expected to prepare and submit accurate daily, weekly, and bi-weekly reports for herbicide application, timesheets, and accomplishments. Finally, this position interacts professionally with the public and partners providing accurate information concerning wildlife, area conditions, rules, and regulations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Identification of non-native invasive plant species common to southwest Florida, or the ability to learn
Strong organizational and communication skills
Experience using ArcGIS and GPS units
Able to work cooperatively with other members of a team
Able to professionally represent the agency to members of the public
Able to lift 50 pounds and work in a variety of rugged field conditions
Hold a valid driver’s license and and operate 4WD vehicles, including ATVs, UTVs and 4x4 trucks with trailers
Self-sufficient and capable of troubleshooting maintenance issues that come up in the field
Ability to operate outdoors under inclement weather conditions
Ability to work productively alone with remote supervision or as member of a team.