Job Opportunity Announcement

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

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Working Title:  OPS FISH/WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN
Broadband/Class Code:  19-4021-01
Position Number:  77902200-51310936
Annual Salary Range:  $13.22 an hour
Announcement Type:  Open Competitive
City:  BROOKSVILLE
Facility:  NATURE CENTER - CHINSEGUT - BROOKSVILLE
Pay Grade/ Pay Band:  BB002
Closing Date:  7/2/2016

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.  For more information click on our E-Verify website.

 

 

OCCUPATION PROFILE

JOB FAMILY: LIFE, PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

 

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP: SCIENCE TECHNICIANS

 

OCCUPATION: BIOLOGICAL TECHNICIANS

 

19-4021

 

DESCRIPTION

Position number:  77902200

Address and telephone number:3900 Drane Field Road, Lakeland FL 33811.

Supervisor: Victor Echaves

Description of duties: THIS IS AN OPS POSITION.  IT IS NOT CAREER SERVICE.  Assists with the application of wildlife habitat management activities including prescribed burning, mowing, chopping, clearing, planting and chemical control of desirable and non-desirable vegetation for the Chinsegut, Perry Oldenburg, and Janet Butterfield Brooks Wildlife and Environmental Areas.  Operates, maintains and repairs equipment and vehicles including trucks, tractors, ATVs, boats, and heavy equipment in accordance with manufacturer and industry recommendations.  Assists biologists with wildlife management activities for game, non-game, imperiled and nuisance species to include surveys, nesting support, habitat analysis, site visits and accurate technical biological data collection.  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.  Prepares and submits accurate weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports for timesheets, purchasing, harvest and accomplishments.  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. 

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; familiarization with outdoor recreational activities; skilled in construction activities including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and welding; knowledge of wildlife and land management principles and practices; GIS proficiency; basic use of personal computers. The ability to operate outdoors under inclement weather conditions, the 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.


Additional requirements: Must possess or obtain valid Class A Florida Commercial Driver’s License within first 90 days of employment.  Position subject to random drug screening.

Starting pay rate:  - $13.22/hr.

Broadband code:  19-4021-01.

Class code:  5031

Region: Southwest.

Title: Fisheries and Wildlife Technician.

County: Hernando.

Working hours: 8am – 5pm.

List of any subordinates supervised: N/A

Residency requirement: Hernando County

Level of Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Benefits: Group health insurance

FWC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application / selection process, please contact the hiring authority n advance.

The State Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.  If a conditional offer of employment is made, you will be required to provide identification and proof of citizenship and or authorization to work in the United States for the hiring authority to which applications is made.  E-Verify will be used to confirm work authorization.

 The State of Florida supports a drug-free workplace.  All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455

 

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EFFECTIVE 7/01/02