Wildlife Habitat Tech: Field Ops & Fire Management

State of Florida; Sneads (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) seeks a motivated OPS Fish & Wildlife Technician to help manage Apalachee Wildlife Management Area in Jackson County, FL. The role focuses on habitat restoration, prescribed fire, and invasive species control to benefit quail, deer, and wild turkey, while supporting public recreation.

The technician will plant food plots, assist with wildlife surveys, and help maintain roads and equipment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist with habitat management on Apalachee WMA, including prescribed fire and vegetation control to support wildlife.
• Plant wildlife food plots and dove fields to enhance recreational experiences.
• Collect biological data from hunter harvested game and support wildlife surveys.
• Assist with infrastructure maintenance such as roads, culverts, fences, signs and buildings.

Skills

Prescribed fire

Invasive vegetation control

Heavy equipment operation

Work in various weather

Communication with customers

PC basics

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate degree substitute for experience

Tools

CDL Class A

ATVs/tractors/heavy equipment

Job description

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) seeks a motivated OPS Fish & Wildlife Technician to help manage Apalachee Wildlife Management Area in Jackson County, FL. The role focuses on habitat restoration, prescribed fire, and invasive species control to benefit quail, deer, and wild turkey, while supporting public recreation.

The technician will plant food plots, assist with wildlife surveys, and help maintain roads and equipment.