OPS Fish & Wildlife Technician - 77904056

Florida; Fellsmere (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Northeast Region seeks an OPS Fish and Wildlife Technician to join the TM Goodwin WMA team in Brevard County, FL. You will help manage habitats for waterfowl and wading birds, operate heavy equipment, and support infrastructure projects on a priority wildlife area.

You will work 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with occasional overnight travel and a requirement to live within 25 miles of the TM Goodwin entrance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 1 year of related wildlife/environmental work preferred.
• Background check required; successful completion mandatory.
• Must pass Physical Abilities Test for prescribed burn operations.
• Occasional overnight travel required.
• Residency within 25 miles of T. M Goodwin WMA entrance required.

Responsibilities

• Restore and enhance habitats for waterfowl and wading birds on TM Goodwin WMA and Fort Drum WMA.
• Apply prescribed fire and conduct vegetation control (mowing, herbicides, etc.).
• Operate, maintain and repair area equipment and vehicles (ATVs, tractors, trucks).
• Assist with hunter check stations and collect biological data from hunter harvested game.
• Construct, maintain and repair roads, trails, fences, signs and buildings.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Work independently

Plan and organize work

Construction skills

Wildlife and land management

PC skills

Outdoor work in weather

Lifting >50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ATVs

Tractors

Heavy equipment

Job description

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Date: Oct 23, 2026

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Requisition No:886097

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number:77904056

Salary: $18.23 an hour 1920 hours a fiscal year

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

Position number : 77904056

Position Title: OPS Fish and Wildlife Technician

Salary : $18.23 an hour 1920 hours a fiscal year

Supervisor : Jake Rehrer, f or inquiries: [e-mail]

Position Location : T.M. Goodwin, 3200 TM Goodwin Road, Fellsmere, FL 32948

Region: Northeast

County : Brevard

Working hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

List of any subordinates supervised: None

Residency Requirement: Must reside within a 25-mile radius of the entrance to T. M Goodwin WMA

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history record check.

Agency information

Our organization: The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

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

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself.The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment.

The Division of Habitat & Species Conservation is comprised of six Sections and two offices. This position works within the Wildlife and Habitat Management Section of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Habitat and Species Conservation.

Minimum qualifications: A high school diploma and 1year of post-high school experience in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or related agriculture or construction is required. Vocational training or an associate’s degree in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or related agriculture or construction from an accredited school or college may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Additional requirements : Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Must be able to operate ATVs, tractors, heavy equipment, and tools. Must be able to pass a Physical Abilities Test to participate in prescribed burn operations. Occasional overnight travel is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to operate, maintain and repair heavy equipment and associated implements
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to plan and organize work assignments
• Familiar with outdoor recreational activities
• Skilled in construction activities including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and welding
• Knowledge of wildlife and land management practices, such as prescribed burning and herbicide use for vegetation control
• Basic use of personal computers
• Ability to operate outdoors under inclement weather conditions
• Ability to frequently push, pull and/or carry more than 50 pounds

Description of duties : THIS IS AN OPS POSITION. IT IS NOT CAREER SERVICE.

The FWC’s Northeast Region is seeking a highly motivated candidate to join a team of biologists and technicians on the T.M. Goodwin Waterfowl Management Area in Brevard County, FL. This position serves as an OPS Fish and Wildlife Technician on a highly productive team of land managers to restore and enhance habitats for the benefit of a variety of species and for the enjoyment of Florida residents and visitors. The successful candidate will be a key team member responsible for all aspects of management of the WMA including application of prescribed fire and conducting mechanical and chemical vegetation control (mowing, roller chopping, herbicide, etc.) to manage habitats. Habitat improvement is focused on waterfowl and wading birds. The successful candidate will assist with the operation of hunter check stations on the T.M. Goodwin as well as the Fort Drum WMA to collect biological data of hunter harvested game.

Additionally, the position will assist with infrastructure construction, maintenance and repair, including roads, trails, culverts, fences, gates, signs, and buildings. The position will operate, maintain and repair area equipment and vehicles including trucks, tractors, ATVs, heavy equipment and various implements (disc harrows, mowers, sprayers, etc.). The position will be expected to operate a trackhoe excavator, bulldozer, 170 hp tractor (4WD), 100 hp tractor, 15 ft. offset disc, 21-ft. roller chopper, backhoe/front-end loader, dump truck, hydraulic mower, airboat, and other miscellaneous equipment. Incumbent also must possess the ability to troubleshoot and repair small engines, implements, and heavy equipment. The incumbent will interact with various partner agencies and the public to provide information concerning wildlife and area management, rules and regulations. Occasionally the incumbent will attend regional and divisional meetings as well as various trainings as needed.

Answers to qualifying questions must be validated in application and resume.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.