Wildlife Field Technician - Boat Survey & Data Collector

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid training

Job summary

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) seeks a Fish and Wildlife Technician – OPS for the Palm Bay area. The role involves interviewing anglers on Lake Marian, collecting survey data, and safely operating boats and related equipment.

Shifts vary, averaging three per week, with January through April as the initial period and three training courses to start. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to obtain a Florida driver’s license, boating safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; experience in wildlife or related fields preferred.
• Ability to safely trailer/operate boats up to 18 ft and 115 HP.
• Must obtain Florida driver license, boating safety card and complete vessel safety training.

Responsibilities

• Interview anglers on Lake Marian about catch and harvest of freshwater fish.
• Record detailed survey data accurately on provided spreadsheets.
• Operate boats and FWC equipment safely in all weather conditions.
• Shifts include weekdays/weekends; typical 3 shifts per week, 8:00–19:00 window.
• January–April duration with 3 training courses at start.

Skills

Boat operation up to 18 ft LOA

GPS/map navigation

Independent and team work

Data recording on spreadsheets

Florida driver’s license & safety cert

Working in inclement conditions

Heavy field equipment handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) seeks a Fish and Wildlife Technician – OPS for the Palm Bay area. The role involves interviewing anglers on Lake Marian, collecting survey data, and safely operating boats and related equipment.

Shifts vary, averaging three per week, with January through April as the initial period and three training courses to start. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be able to obtain a Florida driver’s license, boating safety