OPS-Fish & Wildlife Technician - 77900632

Requisition No: 843557 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS-Fish & Wildlife Technician - 77900632

 Pay Plan: Seasonal

Position Number: 77900632 

Salary:  $16.00 an hour 

Posting Closing Date: 01/31/2025 

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

Position Number: 77900632

Location: 12134 Houston Ave Jacksonville FL 32226

Salary: $16.00/hr

Supervisor: Hailey Dedmon

Broadband Code: 19-1029-01

Region: North Central

Class Title: Fish and Wildlife Technician

County: Nassau and Duval

Working Hours: Variable

List of Subordinates Supervised: None

Residency Requirement: None

Level of Education:  Prefer a bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences.

 

A resume and cover letter describing your interest in this position and your relevant experience must be attached to the electronic State of Florida employment application.

 

Requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Eligible candidates must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.                                

 

Description of Duties:

This position will be based in Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) North Central region (Nassau and Duval counties).

Wildlife Surveys: 

• Assist FWC biologists and partners in surveying nesting seabird and shorebird populations following monitoring protocols outlined in the Florida Shorebird Database (http://flshorebirddatabase.org). Surveys may also be required to be conducted independently.
• Collect related data on nest success and productivity.
• Collect information on predation (e.g., via track observation, remote camera deployment and data analysis).
• Enter data into the Florida Shorebird Database.

Management Practices: 

• Assist with posting regulatory signage for management at Critical Wildlife Areas and other priority shorebird nesting sites. 
• Maintain signs that are posted around nesting sites throughout the season, especially immediately following storms or other disturbance events. This work often requires effective coordination with managers of the sites where posting is being conducted. 
• Construct and maintain decoys and electric fencing at a social attraction site.  
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