Fish and Wildlife Technician

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking a Fish and Wildlife Technician for the Babcock-Webb Wildlife Management Area in Punta Gorda, FL. The role involves outdoor habitat management activities, equipment operation, and public interaction. Candidates should have experience in wildlife or related fields, with skills in construction and equipment maintenance. This is a full-time position requiring outdoor work in various weather conditions.
An exciting opportunity exists for a Fish and Wildlife Technician to join a team of employees within the Wildlife and Habitat Management Section in managing the Babcock-Webb Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Charlotte 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. This position will participate in the application of wildlife habitat management activities including prescribed burning, mowing, chopping, clearing, planting and chemical control of desirable and non-desirable vegetation. This position will also assist with 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 for Babcock-Webb WMA. The incumbent will operate, maintain, and repair equipment and vehicles including trucks, tractors, ATVs, and heavy equipment in accordance with manufacturer and industry recommendations. Incumbent will prepare and submit accurate weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for timesheets, purchasing, and accomplishments. Employee will be required to interact professionally with the public and partners providing accurate information concerning wildlife, area conditions, rules and regulations, and will attend 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
• Basic knowledge in the 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 a member of a team, and the flexibility to occasionally work long hours and variable schedules, such as nights, weekends, or holidays

Minimum Qualifications:
• A high school diploma and two years 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 acreddited school or college may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Tagged as: Conservation