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Posting Closing Date: 04/12/2026
Salary: $1,346.15 biweekly + benefits
Supervisor: Karch Chancellor
Supervisor contact information for inquiries: 941-833-2555, Karch.Chancellor@MyFWC.com
Position location: Babcock-Webb WMA, 29200 Tuckers Grade, Punta Gorda, FL 33955
Residency Requirement: Employee required to live within 25 miles of Babcock-Webb WMA.
Working hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00-5:00, evenings and weekends as required
Description of Duties:
An exciting opportunity exists for a Fish and Wildlife Technician to join a team of employees within FWC’s Wildlife and Habitat Management Section in managing a lead Wildlife Management Area (WMA). 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. Responsibilities include the restoration and maintenance of wildlife habitat on the Fred C. Babcock – Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area by applying prescribed fire, mechanical treatments, and non-native invasive plant control throughout the area. The employee will also be a key member of the WMA prescribed burn team. Additional duties include operating, maintaining and repairing area equipment and vehicles including trucks, tractors, ATVs and heavy equipment in accordance with manufacturer and industry recommendations. Incumbent also must possess the ability to troubleshoot the repairs of pumps, motors and heavy equipment.
This position also assists biologists with surveying and monitoring of threatened and locally important species, resource inventories, and public hunt management. Assists in the planning, development and maintenance of projects facilitating public use including parking and road construction, culvert installation, trash pickup, building maintenance and fence, gate and sign construction and maintenance. Interacts professionally with the public and partners providing accurate information concerning wildlife, area conditions, rules and regulations. Attends regional and divisional meetings and training programs.
Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma or equivalent and 1 year of post-high school experience in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or related agriculture or construction is required. Vocational training or an associate’s degree in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or related agriculture or construction from an accredited school or college may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong familiarity with vehicle and equipment operation and maintenance. Familiarity with both native and invasive vegetation in Central Florida. Experience with prescribed burning.
Answers to qualifying questions must be validated in application, resume and cover letter.
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 obtain a State of Florida Class A Commercial Driver’s License within 270 days of appointment and maintain license thereafter. Occasional overnight travel is required to attend trainings and meetings.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Incumbent be able to work well with team members and members of the public.
Other required knowledge, skills and abilities include:
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 principles and practices
Basic use of personal computers
Ability to operate outdoors under inclement weather conditions
Ability to frequently push, pull and/or carry more than 40 pounds
Ability to work productively alone with remote supervision or as member of a team, and the flexibility to occasionally work long hours and variable schedules, such as nights, weekends, or holidays