OPS Fish & Wildlife Technician - 77907584

Requisition No: 819614 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS Fish & Wildlife Technician - 77907584

 Pay Plan: Seasonal

Position Number: 77907584 

Salary:  $16/hour 

Posting Closing Date: 01/22/2024 

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OPS FiSH AND WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN – 77907584

 

Location: Palm Bay, FL, US, 32909

 

Requisition No: 818064

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)

Working Title: OPS F&W Biological Scientist II - 77907584

Position Number: 77907584

Salary:  $16.00/hour Part-time

Posting Closing Date: 1/18/24

 

Division: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI), Palm Bay, FL (Brevard County)

Section: Freshwater Fisheries Research/Freshwater Fisheries Biology

 

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check. The criminal history check must be completed prior to the first day of employment.

 

Announcement Type: Open Competitive

 

Job Description:

Seasonal part-time position is responsible for conducting a 16-week (January 2024 through April 2024) roving creel on Lake Marian in Osceola County. Primary responsibilities will be interviewing anglers on the catch and harvest of freshwater fish species while on the water. Additional responsibilities will also collect fish carcasses from local fish camps for aging purposes, and to assist biologists with fish measurements, otolith preparation, and age determinations. Position will be expected to work some weekdays and most weekend days. 

 

Primary Responsibilities:   

• Must be able to work independently, effectively communicate with the public, and record handwritten data accurately and legibly on provided spreadsheets.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver license and boater safety card.
• Must be able to safely operate vessels up to 18 feet LOA and up to 115 Horsepower.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of post high school experience in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or related agriculture or construction or An associate of science degree from an accredited college in the field of wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or agriculture studies.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency in operating and trailering boats (< 24ft)
• Comfortable using maps and GPS to navigate in remote settings
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license and boating safety card.
• Ability to work in inclement conditions
• Be physically capable of lifting and using heavy (e.g., 50 lbs) field equipment

 

Preferred Experience:

 

Knowledgeable in handling of boats, and with common freshwater fish and fishing techniques in Florida. 

 

This position requires the candidate to have a successful completion of a level 1 background check prior to hire date at no cost to the candidate.  

 

Expected Start Date:  January 19, 2024

 

WHAT IS OPS EMPLOYMENT?  Other Personal Services (OPS) temporary employer/employee relationship used solely for accomplishing short term or intermittent tasks. OPS employees do not fill established positions and may not be assigned the duties of any vacant authorized position.  OPS employees are at-will employees and are subject to actions such as pay changes, changes to work assignment and terminations at the pleasure of the agency head or designee.

 

WHAT BENEFITS ARE APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES? 

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan - mandatory
• Workers’ Compensation - mandatory
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) - mandatory
• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements. Consult with People First or the servicing Human Resource Office for details.)     
• Deferred Compensation - voluntary
• Employee Assistance Program – voluntary

 

WHAT BENEFITS ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES?

• Any form of paid leave
• Paid holidays
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System
• Reinstatement rights or retention rights

 

Where To Apply

Applicants are required to submit a complete, up-to-date, State of Florida Employment Application Profile electronically in People First (http://peoplefirst.myflorida.com) by the closing date listed.  Resumes and supporting doc