Wildlife Habitat Technician - Temporary OPS

Florida; Fellsmere (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Northeast Region seeks an OPS Fish and Wildlife Technician to join the TM Goodwin WMA team in Brevard County, FL. You will help manage habitats for waterfowl and wading birds, operate heavy equipment, and support infrastructure projects on a priority wildlife area.

You will work 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with occasional overnight travel and a requirement to live within 25 miles of the TM Goodwin entrance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; 1 year of related wildlife/environmental work preferred.
• Background check required; successful completion mandatory.
• Must pass Physical Abilities Test for prescribed burn operations.
• Occasional overnight travel required.
• Residency within 25 miles of T. M Goodwin WMA entrance required.

Responsibilities

• Restore and enhance habitats for waterfowl and wading birds on TM Goodwin WMA and Fort Drum WMA.
• Apply prescribed fire and conduct vegetation control (mowing, herbicides, etc.).
• Operate, maintain and repair area equipment and vehicles (ATVs, tractors, trucks).
• Assist with hunter check stations and collect biological data from hunter harvested game.
• Construct, maintain and repair roads, trails, fences, signs and buildings.

Skills

Operate heavy equipment

Work independently

Plan and organize work

Construction skills

Wildlife and land management

PC skills

Outdoor work in weather

Lifting >50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ATVs

Tractors

Heavy equipment

Job description

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Northeast Region seeks an OPS Fish and Wildlife Technician to join the TM Goodwin WMA team in Brevard County, FL. You will help manage habitats for waterfowl and wading birds, operate heavy equipment, and support infrastructure projects on a priority wildlife area.

You will work 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with occasional overnight travel and a requirement to live within 25 miles of the TM Goodwin entrance.