Wildlife & Fisheries Technician — Field & Creel Research (PT)

State of Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking a part-time OPS Fish and Wildlife Technician to assist with freshwater fishery monitoring and creel surveys in North Central Florida. The role involves field work, data entry, and operating boats under varied weather conditions.

Shifts run January through June with an average of 3 shifts per week, roughly 20–25 hours weekly. Position funded through June 30, 2027, with potential extension.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and two years of post-high school experience in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or related agriculture or construction is required.
• 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.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Must have valid State of Florida driver’s license.
• Must have passed, or pass upon hiring, an approved boater safety course.

Responsibilities

• Assist with freshwater fishery monitoring and management activities including, but not limited to: conducting a creel survey, boat electrofishing, data entry, equipment maintenance, outreach events, transporting fish, and various research projects.
• The creel survey will consist of interviewing anglers by asking specific questions about their catch and harvest of freshwater fish species, accurately recording detailed survey data while operating a boat independently and safely.
• Incumbent will be responsible for operating FWC equipment (ex. trucks, trailers and motorboats) for FWC business only and in a safe and law-abiding manner.
• Field work will be conducted in all-weather types including hot, cold, windy, and/or rainy conditions as long as conditions are not dangerous.

Skills

Freshwater fish knowledge

Follow technical instructions

Operate boats

Public communication

Weather resilience

Data entry

Education

High school diploma

Two years post-high school wildlife/fisheries experience

Associate’s degree substitution for experience

Job description

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking a part-time OPS Fish and Wildlife Technician to assist with freshwater fishery monitoring and creel surveys in North Central Florida. The role involves field work, data entry, and operating boats under varied weather conditions.

Shifts run January through June with an average of 3 shifts per week, roughly 20–25 hours weekly. Position funded through June 30, 2027, with potential extension.