Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission · Florida · posted yesterday
The Nonnative Fish and Wildlife Program within the Wildlife Impact Management Section (WIM) of the FWC’s Division of Habitat and Species Conservation (HSC) is seeking an energetic and motivated candidate to serve as a part-time, Nonnative Fish and Wildlife Technician. Primary responsibility will be Early Detection Rapid Response for high-priority nonnative species, including but not limited to large constrictor snakes, lizards, amphibians, birds, and mammals in southwest Florida. Particular focus will be on surveying for and removing Burmese pythons. The incumbent will conduct work on public and private land and will be responsible for maintaining good working relations with the public and with partners to help address nonnative species issues in Florida. Primary duties will include: -Planning survey routes and conducting surveys for nonnative wildlife, including wild Burmese pythons; -Responding rapidly to reports of nonnative wildlife; -Removing invasive, potentially dangerous wildlife using various methods, including hand capture and live traps; -Humanely killing nonnative wildlife using approved methods; -Collecting, entering, and organizing data on all field activities into the Section’s database; -Quality assurance and quality control of data; -Maintaining vehicle logs, and submitting fuel purchase receipts; -Caring for captive animals used for education and training; -Responding to other human-wildlife conflict issues as needed. This position will include extensive driving of state vehicles throughout the Southwest Region (especially Charlotte and Lee counties) to conduct surveys for Burmese pythons, working independently and with a team, and requires an ability to trouble-shoot in the field. Knowledge of nonnative reptiles in Florida and experience handling nonnative wildlife kept as pets and potentially dangerous wildlife is preferred. Additional duties may include: -Attending meetings and workshops; -Helping to supervise volunteers and interns assisting with nonnative wildlife management activities; -Serving as a crew member on FWC vessels in waters of the state and adjacent federal waters; -Conducting other activities and tasks as necessary to support other HSC staff in the region; -The incumbent is also responsible for other miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor, Field Operations Coordinator, Program Coordinator, or Section Leader. In carrying out duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware and abide by the Commission's standards of conduct, as well as any and all Commission rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position. It is expected that all FWC employees courteously assist Commission constituents to resolve questions or problems they may have on matters relating to the Commission, its programs, or fish and wildlife conservation in general; and garner public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida's citizens in a positive and proactive manner. In addition to submitting an electronic State of Florida employment application via People First and completing the qualifying questions, applicants are required to submit a current resume and cover letter. This letter should at minimum explain your interest in the specific organization and position and identify your most relevant skills or experiences. Cover letters and resumes should be uploaded to the People First System. Applications without a cover letter and resume are deemed incomplete and will not be considered.
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