<p>Requisition No: 884268 </p> <p>Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission</p> <p>Working Title: OPS- Fish & Wildlife Terchnician - 77904092</p> <p> Pay Plan: Seasonal</p> <p>Position Number: 77904092 </p> <p>Salary:  $15.00 per hour </p> <p>Posting Closing Date: 10/07/2026 </p> <p><strong>Total Compensation Estimator </strong><u><strong><a title="Total Compensation Estimator" href="https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tool</a></strong></u></p><p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">FWC Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Location: Marion/Putnam County, Rodman Reservoir</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">OPS Fish and Wildlife Technician </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">$15.00/HR</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Supervisor: Thomas Baker – Fisheries Biologist III</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">3377 E US Hwy 90</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Lake City FL, 32055</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"> </span><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">OPS Fish and Wildlife Technician – Position Number 77904092</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Marion/Putman County, FL </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white"> </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Our organization:</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">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.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">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.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#333333">Minimum Qualifications:</span></u></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black"><br>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 </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">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. </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#333333"><br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#333333">Preferred Qualifications:</span></u></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#333333"> </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:</span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Experience operating motorboats and trailering.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Coursework in fisheries, wildlife, ecological, or related field.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#333333">Requirements:</span></u></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Must be 18 years old.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Must have valid State of Florida driver’s license.</span></li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">High school diploma, or equivalent, is required.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Must have knowledge of common freshwater fishes</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">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.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Any person employed by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission must possess a valid boaters safety education identification card prior to operating any agency vessel. The selected employee must already possess a boater safety card or be willing and able to obtain one prior to the first day of fieldwork.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;text-align:center;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#2e74b5">In addition to submitting a completed state application via People First, applicants are required to submit a current resume and cover letter highlighting their qualifications and interest in the position.</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Position Overview and Responsibilities:</span></u></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Interviews anglers on Rodman Reservoir by asking specific questions about their catch and harvest of freshwater fish species.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">This position is responsible for accurately recording detailed survey data while operating a boat independently and safely.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">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.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Surveys will be conducted in all-weather types including hot, cold, windy, and/or rainy conditions if conditions are not dangerous.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Schedule: </span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Availability: Shifts are scheduled via random selection, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Work begins in early December and runs until the end of May. Each survey is 3 hours long before daylight savings time and 4 hours long after. Earliest shift is 7:30-10:30, latest shift is 16:00-20:00 (4:00-8:00pm). Average of 3 shifts per week but can be 1 shift one week and 5 shifts the following week. The entire schedule will be known at the beginning of employment.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Job duration: December 2026 - May 2027 </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#333333"><br><strong><u>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:</u></strong></span></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Knowledge of common freshwater fishes.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ability to understand and follow technical instructions relating to sampling and evaluation of freshwater fisheries and aquatic habitats.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ability to independently operate boats, motors and trailers.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ability to effectively communicate with the public.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ability to work in inclement weather.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Ability to enter data using standard software.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Verdana, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Attention to detail</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Why should I apply?</span></u></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:</span></u></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white"><br>*Eligible OPS positions and qualifying applicants may enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions. .</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">Low Cost $25,000 Life Insurance</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">OPS FICA Alternative Retirement Plan </span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">On the Job Trainings</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black">Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">For a more complete list of benefits, visit </span><span style="color:black"><a><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:#123556;background-color:white">https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;color:black;background-color:white">.</span></p><p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>