Requisition No: 811782
Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Working Title: OPS FISH/WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN – 77907052
Position Number: 77907052
Salary: $18.50/Hour
Posting Closing Date: 09/25/2023
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI)
OPS Job Announcement
SECTION: Marine Fisheries Research/Fisheries Dependent Monitoring
TITLE: OPS Fisheries and Wildlife Technician
POSITION #: 77907052
LOCATION: Pinellas County, and surrounding counties
RATE OF PAY: $18.50 per hour – no benefits
SUPERVISOR: Chelsea Duca
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct recreational angler surveys at boat docks, public boat ramps, fishing piers and other fishing sites; identify species, measure, and weigh recreational catches; collect samples from marine fish for stock assessments and genetic analysis; prepare and deliver data in a timely manner. The qualified applicant would be based at the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute in Saint Petersburg. The position requires frequent day-time travel throughout Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, and Sarasota Counties, with occasional opportunities to travel to other regions of Florida as needed. The Applicant can live in any of the counties mentioned. This position will be 20 hours per week, mostly weekends. To learn more about the project we are hiring for, visit: https://myfwc.com/research/saltwater/fishstats/recreational-fisheries/landings/
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of post high school experience in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or related agriculture or construction or An associate of science degree from an accredited college in the field of wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or agriculture studies..
Preference may be given to candidates that: possess a bachelor’s degree with a major in one of the biological sciences.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of fish morphology, identification of marine fishes to species, statistical survey sampling methods, data collection, and data entry. Ability to communicate with the public effectively and with diplomacy; to work effectively as part of a team and with minimum supervision; to gather, maintain, and analyze data; maintain field sampling equipment; establish and maintain effective working relationships; work on the water and in adverse conditions; think logically and apply problem-solving techniques; effectively communicate verbally and in writing; operate a personal computer; and maintain frequent contact with field staff and supervisors; maintain a valid driver’s license.
WHAT IS OPS EMPLOYMENT? Other Personal Services (OPS) temporary employer/employee relationship used solely for accomplishing short term or intermittent tasks. OPS employees do not fill established positions and may not be assigned the duties of any vacant authorized position. OPS employees are at-will employees and are subject to actions such as pay changes, changes to work assignment and terminations at the pleasure of the agency head or designee.
** This position requires the candidate to have successful completion of a level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate prior to hire.
WHAT BENEFITS ARE APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES?
- State of Florida 401 (a) FICA Alternative Plan-mandatory
- Workers’ Compensation-mandatory
- Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation)-mandatory
- Deferred Compensation-voluntary
- Employee Assistance Program-voluntary
WHAT BENEFITS ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES?
- Any form of paid leave
- Paid holidays
- Participation in the Florida Retirement System
- Reinstatement rights or retention rights
TO APPLY:
Submit an electronic application through People First by the closing date.
FWC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/American Disability Act Employer. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, as defined by the ADA, please contact the hiring authority in advance.
Federal law requires that we hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized aliens who can provide proof of their identity and employment eligibility.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.