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FISH and WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN : 77072828
Location:
Clewiston, FL
Description:
Requisition No:828023 Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Working Title: FISH and WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN : Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: Salary: 1,346.15 biweekly + benefits Posting Closing Date: 05/19/2024 Total Compensation EstimatorTool FWC Mission Statement:Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long:term well:being and the benefit of people. Position number: Position Location: Dinner Island Ranch WMA, 20105 CR 833, Clewiston, FL 33440 Phone: (863) Starting pay rate : 1,346.15 bi:weekly + benefits. Supervisor: Alexis Cardas Description of duties: The Division of Habitat and Species Conservation is comprised of six sections and two offices. This position is in the Wildlife Habitat Management Section. The FWC's South Region is seeking a highly motivated candidate to join a team of biologists and technicians on the Dinner Island Ranch Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Hendry County, FL. This position serves as a full:time, field:oriented Fish and Wildlife Technician on a team to restore and enhance habitats for the benefit of wildlife and for the enjoyment of Florida residents and visitors. This position will work as part of a team to accomplish projects across the original Dinner Island Ranch property (21,714 acres) and the newly acquired Caracara Unit (17,251 acres). The position will assist biologists with various land management activities including planting dove fields, prescribed burning, installing firebreaks, and mowing and chemical and mechanical control of invasive and exotic plants. This position is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and repair of various equipment including trucks, ATVs, swamp buggies, tractors and their implements, front end loaders, trailers, mowers, chainsaws, and weed eaters in accordance with manufacturer and industry recommendations. The incumbent must be able to troubleshoot equipment failure issues, follow manufacturers recommendations for periodic preventative maintenance, and fabricate and repair equipment including minor motor repairs and small engine repairs utilizing MIG welders, cutting torches, and other various hand/air tools. Additionally, the position will be responsible for infrastructure construction, maintenance, and repair, including barbed wire fences, buildings, gates, roads, and signs, and performing custodial functions. The successful candidate will assist with the operation of hunter check stations on the WMA to collect biological data of hunter harvested game. The applicant will interact with partner agencies and the public to provide information concerning wildlife and area management, rules, and regulations. The incumbent will attend regional and divisional meetings, various trainings, and assist on other management areas as needed. Applicants with a valid Class A CDL and S:130/S:190 wildland fire certifications preferred. About the WMA: Dinner Island Ranch WMA is in the heart of old South Florida between Lake Okeechobee and the Everglades. This WMA is home to a variety of wildlife including white:tailed deer, Florida panther, Florida black bear, bobcat, and American alligator. The habitat is composed of freshwater marshes, mesic hammocks, cypress dome swamps, pine flatwoods, and pasture. Hydrological improvements are underway to improve sheet flow and help restore degraded native habitats. Prescribed burning and invasive nonnative plant control are two of the primary tools used to manage and improve the property for wildlife. There is also an active cattle lease and citrus grove lease on the WMA. State housing is provided for this position (a 3:bedroom, 1:bath house is available). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: :Able to operate, maintain, and repair heavy equipment and associated implements.:Ability to work independently and as part of a team.:Abi
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FISH and WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN : 77072828 is a Human Resource Technician Job located in Clewiston FL. Find other listings like FISH and WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN : 77072828 by searching Oodle for Human Resource Technician Jobs.