Fish & Wildlife Technician

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 a variety of wildlife and for the enjoyment of Florida residents and visitors. 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 and follow manufacturer's 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 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. The positions will prepare and submit accurate documents such as timesheets and equipment use reports. 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. Occasionally attend regional and divisional meetings, various trainings, or will assist on other WMAs as needed.