Deadline: Sat, 10/01/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Job Field: Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Wildlife Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Florida Location Detail: Saint Cloud Job Description: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has an opening for an OPS hunter check station operator at the Triple N Ranch WMA in Saint Cloud, FL. This is a temporary part time position with no benefits. Check station operators are responsible for checking hunters into and out of the WMA and for collecting biological data from harvested game animals. This position will require white-tailed deer jaw bone removal, collecting antler measurements, weighing animals, recording the sex of various animals, collecting quail wings, collecting various measurements from turkeys, and various other custodial tasks. Check station operators must be able to handle harvested game animals and must not be opposed to hunting. Check station hours are typically 8 to 16-hour shifts and may include weekends and holidays. Opening hours are 4:30 AM or 5:00 AM depending on season. Therefore, punctuality during early morning hours is a must. This is a seasonal position depending on hunting dates which range from October to April. Qualifications: Previous experience with biological data collection and/or previous hunting experience is preferred but is not necessary. Salary: $15 per hour How to Apply: If interested, please email a letter of interest or resume to melanie.mancuso@myfwc.com.
