OPS Fish & Wildlife Technician - 77902483

DGS Office of External Affairs; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management seeks a part-time seasonal assistant to support freshwater fishery monitoring in North Central Florida. Responsibilities include creel surveys, field work, data entry, and equipment operation with 20-25 hours weekly and flexible long field days.

The role emphasizes safe operation of boats and adherence to sampling procedures, with priority given to candidates who can work independently in outdoor

Qualifications

• High school diploma with two years of post-high school experience in wildlife, fisheries or related fields.
• Valid Florida driver's license required.
• Must be 18+ and complete a boater safety course on hire.
• Ability to operate boats, motors and trailers independently.
• Experience operating motorboats and trailering is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with freshwater fishery monitoring and management activities.
• Conduct creel surveys by interviewing anglers and recording data.
• Perform field work and data entry as part of daily tasks.
• Operate equipment used for sampling and evaluation of fisheries.
• Maintain safety and compliance during field days (10–12 hour days possible).

Skills

Driver's license

Boat operation

Trailer operation

Sampling procedures

Education

High school diploma

Two years of post-high school experience in wildlife/fisheries/environmental fields

Job description

This part-time seasonal position with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management assists with freshwater fishery monitoring and management activities in North Central Florida. The role focuses on conducting creel surveys (interviewing anglers), field work, data entry, and equipment operation, with an average of 20-25 hours per week and flexibility for 10-12 hour field days as needed.

Key qualifications:

• High school diploma and two years of post-high school experience in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or related agriculture or construction
• Valid State of Florida driver's license
• Must be 18 years old and have passed or pass an approved boater safety course upon hiring
• Ability to independently operate boats, motors and trailers
• Ability to understand and follow technical instructions relating to sampling and evaluation of freshwater fisheries
• Experience operating motorboats and trailering (preferred)