Senior Field Fisheries & Wildlife Technician (Invasive Plants)

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(a) plan

Deferred compensation

Employee Assistance Program

Paid leave

Florida Retirement System

Job summary

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in Florida is seeking a Senior Fisheries and Wildlife Technician (pending reclassification to BS II) to manage integrated pest management efforts against invasive plants such as Giant salvinia and Azolla pinnata. The role requires field work, driving, and occasional overnight travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities include surveying, mapping, reporting, and operating spray equipment; incumbents must obtain a FDACS Pesticide Applicator certificate and

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: a high school diploma and 2 years of post-high school experience in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control measures for federally listed noxious weeds across the panhandle and statewide, focusing on Giant salvinia and Azolla pinnata.
• Assist with planning, development and maintenance of other projects such as surveying, mapping and treating other EDRR species.
• Operate, maintain and repair equipment and vehicles including boats and spray equipment according to manufacturer recommendations.
• Prepare and submit weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports for timesheets, purchasing and accomplishments.

Job description

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in Florida is seeking a Senior Fisheries and Wildlife Technician (pending reclassification to BS II) to manage integrated pest management efforts against invasive plants such as Giant salvinia and Azolla pinnata. The role requires field work, driving, and occasional overnight travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities include surveying, mapping, reporting, and operating spray equipment; incumbents must obtain a FDACS Pesticide Applicator certificate and