Outdoor Access & Trails Technician

Florida; Palmdale (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RV hookups housing

Onsite trailer pad

Job summary

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking a Public Access Technician for the Public Access Services Office. The role focuses on maintaining and improving outdoor recreation on FWC-managed lands, working outdoors across multiple sites in the Northeast region, with a starting pay rate of $16.83 per hour and health benefits.

The position is based at the Fisheating Creek Wildlife Management Area Field Office in Moore Haven, FL.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 1 year of post-high school experience in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or related agriculture or construction.
• Vocational training or an associate’s degree may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, cleaning, maintaining, and repairing public access infrastructure such as signs, trails, kiosks, boardwalks, picnic areas, wildlife observation platforms, and other structures.
• Clearing, marking, and maintaining recreational trails and trailheads.
• Proposing new public access opportunities for potential implementation.
• Monitoring trails and facilities to meet agency and state requirements.
• Maintaining all equipment in safe, usable condition.
• Constructing amenities such as camping platforms and benches.
• Developing relationships with local recreationists including hiking, biking, horseback riding, paddling, fishing, and hunting.
• Participating in outreach programs such as interacting with users and volunteer events.
• Providing assistance to FWC-managed area staff on various projects.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking a Public Access Technician for the Public Access Services Office. The role focuses on maintaining and improving outdoor recreation on FWC-managed lands, working outdoors across multiple sites in the Northeast region, with a starting pay rate of $16.83 per hour and health benefits.

The position is based at the Fisheating Creek Wildlife Management Area Field Office in Moore Haven, FL.