OPS FISH & WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN - 77902483

STATE OF FLORIDA
US - Florida - Boca Raton
November 5, 2024
Administration

Requisition No: 840217

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS FISH & WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN - 77902483

Pay Plan: Seasonal

Position Number: 77902483

Salary: $15.00/hour

Posting Closing Date: 11/21/2024

Total Compensation Estimator ToolFWC Division of Freshwater FisheriesOPS Creel Clerk$15.00/hourCross Creek, FloridaDivision of Freshwater Fisheries ManagementOPS Creel ClerkCross Creek, Florida

Job Duration: February 2025-June 2025

Our organization:

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative, and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment. Visit our website for more information: MyFWC.com

Description of Job Duties:

Interviews anglers on Orange Lake (Alachua County) by asking specific questions about their catch and harvest of freshwater fish species.
This position is responsible for accurately recording detailed survey data while operating a boat independently and safely.
Incumbent will be responsible for operating FWC equipment (ex. trucks, trailers and motorboats) for FWC business only and in a safe and law-abiding manner.
Surveys will be conducted in all-weather types including hot, cold, windy, and/or rainy conditions as long as conditions are not dangerous.

Schedule:

Availability: Shifts are scheduled via random selection, including weekdays and weekends, average of 3 shifts per week (can range from 1-5 shifts per week). Earliest shift is 7:30-10:30, latest shift is 16:00-20:00. Schedule will be finalized at the start of employment.

Job duration: Shifts start: February - June 2025 (16 weeks). Training courses occur December 2024-January 2025 (3 courses, 1-2 days each).

Minimum Requirements:

Must be 18 years old.
Must have valid State of Florida driver's license.
High school diploma, or equivalent, is required.
Must have knowledge of common freshwater fishes.
Must be able to operate boats, motors and trailers.
Must be proficient in safely and independently operating boat/outboard motor, launching/retrieving, maneuvering and holding position close to other boats, trailer towing and backing down boat ramp.
Attention to detail.
Ability to effectively communicate with the public.
Ability to work in inclement weather.
Anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 must have passed an approved boater safety course and be able to present a boating safety education identification card issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

FWC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/Veteran's Preference Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center (1-877-#-#). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-#-#). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

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