OPS Fish & Wildlife Technician - 77902404

Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Public Access Services Office seeks a Public Access Technician to maintain and improve outdoor recreation facilities on FWC lands in the North Central region. This full-time OPS role is based at the Hilochee Wildlife Management Area Field Office in Clermont, FL.

You will assess, repair, and monitor trails, signs, boardwalks, and observation platforms, build relationships with recreationists, and participate in outreach programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 1 year of post-high school experience in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, or related agriculture/construction.
• Valid Florida Class E driver's license and ability to operate ATVs, tractors, and heavy equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in remote areas under inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to read maps, use compass and GPS accurately.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve outdoor recreation facilities on FWC-managed lands in the North Central region.
• Assess, repair, and monitor public access infrastructure such as trails, signs, boardwalks, and observation platforms.
• Develop relationships with recreationists and participate in outreach programs.
• Work at the Hilochee Wildlife Management Area Field Office in Clermont, FL.

Skills

Maps & GPS

Communication

Independence

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ATV operation

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

Public Access Technician

Public Access Technician for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Public Access Services Office, responsible for maintaining and improving outdoor recreation facilities on FWC-managed lands in the North Central region. The role involves assessing, repairing, and monitoring public access infrastructure such as trails, signs, boardwalks, and observation platforms, while developing relationships with recreationists and participating in outreach programs. This is a full-time OPS position based at the Hilochee Wildlife Management Area Field Office in Clermont, FL.

Key qualifications:

• High school diploma and 1 year of post-high school experience in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, or related agriculture/construction
• Valid Florida Class E driver's license and ability to operate ATVs, tractors, and heavy equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in remote areas under inclement weather conditions
• Ability to read maps, use compass and GPS accurately
• Ability to communicate effectively and work independently with minimal supervision