Fish & Wildlife Technician - 77001124

Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics; Florida; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fish and Wildlife Technician role in Osceola County supports habitat restoration across about 12,000 acres, including prescribed fire management, vegetation control, and infrastructure maintenance for imperiled species like red-cockaded woodpeckers and northern bobwhites.

Based with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Northeast Region at Triple N Ranch and Herky Huffman/Bull Creek Wildlife Management Areas, the technician operates heavy equipment, assists with hunter

Qualifications

• Required field experience in wildlife, fisheries, environmental science or related areas.
• Ability to operate, maintain and repair heavy equipment and small engines.
• CDL within 270 days of appointment is required.
• Knowledge of wildlife management and prescribed burning practices.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Capable of lifting and carrying 50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Restore and enhance habitat across ~12,000 acres.
• Perform prescribed fire management and vegetation control.
• Operate heavy equipment and assist with hunter check stations.
• Support land management activities benefiting imperiled species.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Wildlife land management

Prescribed burning knowledge

Outdoor work in weather

Lifting 50+ lbs

CDL readiness

Education

HS diploma + 1y wildlife experience

Job description

The Fish and Wildlife Technician works with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Northeast Region at the Triple N Ranch and Herky Huffman/Bull Creek Wildlife Management Areas in Osceola County. The role focuses on habitat restoration and enhancement across approximately 12,000 acres, including prescribed fire management, vegetation control, and infrastructure maintenance. The technician operates heavy equipment, assists with hunter check stations, and supports land management activities benefiting imperiled species like red-cockaded woodpeckers and northern bobwhites.

Key qualifications:

• High school diploma and 1 year post-secondary experience in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, or related fields
• Ability to operate, maintain and repair heavy equipment, ATVs, tractors, and small engines
• Must obtain a State of Florida Class A Commercial Driver's License within 270 days of appointment
• Knowledge of wildlife and land management practices including prescribed burning and herbicide use
• Ability to work independently and operate outdoors under inclement weather conditions
• Capacity to frequently push, pull, and carry more than 50 pounds