FISH/WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN - 77072831 Date: Jun 12, 2024 Location: WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33409 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33407 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 831161 Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation CommissionWorking Title: FISH/WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN - 77072831Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 77072831 Salary: $1,346.15 biweekly + benefits Posting Closing Date: 07/07/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. FWC Mission Statement: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. Position number: 77072831 Location: 11835 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33412 Phone:(561) 624-6989 Supervisor and Position number: Makenzie Langley, 77072758 Starting pay rate : 1,346.15 biwe ekly + benefits Description of duties: The Division of Habitat and Species Conservation is comprised of six sections and two offices. This position is in the Wildlife and Habitat Management Section. The FWC’s South Region is seeking a highly motivated candidate to join a team of biologists on the John C. and Mariana Jones/Hungryland Wildlife and Environmental Area (WEA) in Palm Beach and Martin Counties, FL. This position serves as a Fish & Wildlife Technician on a team to restore and enhance habitats for the benefit of a variety of wildlife and for the enjoyment of Florida residents and visitors. The position will assist biologists with management of the WEA including prescribed burning and conducting mechanical and chemical vegetation control (e.g., mowing, roller chopping, herbicide) to manage habitats. Habitat improvement is focused on imperiled and locally important wildlife including red-cockaded woodpecker, white-tailed deer, and wild turkey. The position will assist with infrastructure construction, maintenance, and repair, including roads, trails, culverts, fences, gates, signs, and buildings. The position will operate, maintain, and repair area equipment and vehicles including trucks, tractors, swamp buggies, ATV/UTVs, heavy equipment, and various implements (e.g., disc harrows, mowers, sprayers) in accordance with manufacturer and industry recommendations. Applicant must possess the ability to troubleshoot and repair small engines and follow manufacturer’s recommendations for periodic preventative maintenance. The successful candidate will assist with the operation of hunter check stations on the WEA to collect biological data of hunter harvested game. The applicant will interact with partner agencies and the public to provide information concerning wildlife and area management, rules, and regulations. This position will also work as a team with other WMAs within the District or South Region to accomplish management actions such as prescribed burning. The successful candidate must occasionally attend regional and divisional meetings, various trainings, and assist on other management areas as needed. Applicants with a valid Class A CDL and S-130/S-190 wildland fire certifications preferred.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Able to operate, maintain, and repair equipment and associated implements.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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 practices, such as prescribed burning and herbicide use for vegetation control.
Ability to navigate using GPS units in the field.
Basic use of personal computers (including Microsoft Office).
Ability to work outdoors under harsh conditions (e.g., heat, rain, biting insects, rough terrain).
Ability to frequently push, pull and/or carry more than 50 pounds.
Strong work ethic in support of goals and objectives in managing the area, including good communication skills with team members, staff, and diverse public users.
Broadband code: 19-4021-01
Class code: 5031
Region: South
Title: Fish & Wildlife Technician
County: Palm Beach
Working hours: 8-5 M-F, early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required.
List of any subordinates supervised: None
Residency requirement : Reside within a 25-mile radius of the J.W. Corbett WMA. Employee housing option (RV pad with hookups) may be available at the J.W. Corbett WMA field office.
Level of education: High School Diploma or GED.
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 be able to operate ATVs, tractors, heavy equipment, and tools. Occasional overnight travel is required.
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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Nearest Major Market:Palm BeachNearest Secondary Market:Miami