Campground Host/Technician

The Wildlife Society; Clewiston (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (Dinner Island Ranch WMA, Hendry County, FL) seeks a seasonal Fish & Wildlife Technician to serve as campground host. The role focuses on facilities and site maintenance; volunteers and campers rely on you for guidance and a clean, safe environment.

Responsibilities include mowing, trash removal, restroom upkeep, answering inquiries, and assisting with hunting quotas as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facilities and site areas, keep campgrounds clean.
• Mow and trim, clean vault toilets, stock supplies.
• Answer camper questions and explain camping permit rules.
• Support recreational use and visitor relations.
• Operate and maintain equipment (mowers, UTVs, tools).

Skills

Customer service

Public contact

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn mowers

UTVs

Hand tools

Small engines

Job description

FWC Mission Statement:

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

Position number:

77901761

Advertisement date:

ASAP

Length of advertisement:

3 weeks (external)

Position address and telephone number:

Dinner Island Ranch WMA

20105 CR 833

Clewiston, FL 33440

[phone]

Starting pay rate:

$16.83/hour

Supervisor & Position number:

Chloe Lang (77902479)

Description of duties:

The Division of Habitat and Species Conservation is comprised of six sections and two offices. This position is in the Wildlife Habitat Management Section. The FWC’s South Region is seeking a highly motivated candidate to join a team of biologists and technicians on the Dinner Island Ranch Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Hendry County, FL.

This seasonal position serves as a campground host to support and help facilitate recreational opportunities for Dinner Island Ranch WMA (21,714 acres) as well as the newly acquired Dinner Island Ranch WMA Caracara Unit (17,251 acres).

Core responsibilities include facilities and site maintenance. This includes maintaining a clean and tidy facility/site area by removing litter, cleaning campsites and fire rings, general landscaping duties such as mowing and trimming, cleaning and stocking vault toilets, and answering camper questions about the area and camping permit stipulations.

During quota hunt periods, the position may be asked to assist with huntermanagement tasks as assigned by the supervisor and must be able to submit accurate and legible documents. The incumbent is expected to represent the agency professionally when interacting with visitors and to support overall recreational use of the WMA.

The campground host must remain observant and promptly report any damage, safety concerns, or maintenance needs to the supervisor. The campground host must set an example by being a model camper always practicing good housekeeping in and around their assigned site, and by following all rules and regulations.

This position will work most weekends and holidays during their term of employment. This position has no enforcement duties and would only report issues to the supervisor or law enforcement as appropriate. The position may be assigned to other work duties not listed.

An RV pad and hookups (i.e., electric, water, and septic) are provided at no cost, but the incumbent must provide their own RV or travel trailer. There is no bathhouse on site.

About the WMA:

Dinner Island Ranch WMA is in the heart of old South Florida between Lake Okeechobee and the Everglades. This WMA is home to a variety of wildlife including white-tailed deer, Florida panther, Florida black bear, bobcat, and American alligator. The habitat is composed of freshwater marshes, mesic hammocks, cypress dome swamps, pine flatwoods, and pasture. Hydrological improvements are underway to improve sheet flow and help restore degraded native habitats. Prescribed burning and invasive nonnative plant control are two of the primary tools used to manage and improve the property for wildlife. There is also an active cattle lease on the WMA.

Broadband code:

19-4021-01

Class code:

5031

Region:

South

Title:

Fish & Wildlife Technician

County:

Hendry

Working hours:

Variable hours and days not to exceed 40 hours/week. The schedule will include most weekends and holidays.

List of any subordinates supervised:

None.

Residency requirement:

Successful candidate will be required to reside on-site on the provided RV pad with hook ups (electric, water, and septic).

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong customer service skills; enjoy working in an environment of extensive public contact.

Able to operate and maintain equipment such as zero turn lawn mowers, UTVs, line trimmers, hand tools, and other small engine equipment.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to work with minimal supervision and learn quickly.

Ability to plan and organize work assignments.

Familiar with outdoor recreational activities.

Ability to work outdoors under harsh conditions (e.g., heat, rain, biting insects, rough terrain).

Ability to physically make rounds through the campgrounds.

Ability to adapt to changing work conditions.

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.