FWC Job Announcement: FWRI 77907428, OPS Fish/Wildlife Technician (Fisheries Dependent Monitoring, Eastpoint)

(Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.) OPS FISH & WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN - 77907428 Date: May 19, 2021 Location: EASTPOINT, FL, US, 32328   Apply Now: https://jobs.myflorida.com/   The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify website.   Requisition No: 379622  Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Working Title: OPS Fish & Wildlife Technician - 77907428 Position Number: 77907428  Salary:  $15.00/Hour  Posting Closing Date: 05/26/2021    Open Competitive Opportunity FWC: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) Section: Marine Fisheries Research - Fisheries Dependent Monitoring DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct recreational angler surveys at boat docks, public boat ramps; identify species, measure, and weigh recreational catches; collect samples from bay scallops; prepare and deliver data in a timely manner. The qualified applicant would be based at the FWC lab in Eastpoint, FL.  The position requires frequent day-time travel throughout Franklin, Wakulla, Jefferson, Taylor, Dixie, and Levy Counties, with occasional opportunities to travel to other regions of Florida as needed. The Applicant may live in any of the counties mentioned.  This position will be at least 30 hours per week and will run during the bay scallop season - June through September.  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of post-high school experience in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or related agriculture or construction. Vocational training or college, as described below, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience, or An associate of science degree from an accredited college in the field of wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or agriculture studies and one year of wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or related agricultural or construction experience, or An associate of arts or science degree from an accredited college and two years of wildlife, fisheries, environmental or related agricultural or construction experience, or Sixty (60) semester hours at an accredited college or university which include 21 semester hours in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological, biological or agricultural studies may substitute for the required college.  Valid Driver License  REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of bay scallop fishery, 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 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. Must own a reliable vehicle and be willing to travel for mileage reimbursement.  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.  WHAT BENEFITS ARE APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES? State of Florida 401 (a) FICA Alternative Plan-mandatory Workers' Compensation-mandatory Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation)-mandatory Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements.  Consult with People First or the servicing Human Resource Office for details.) 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 State of Florida Employment Application Profile through People First by the closing date.  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. Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee  Apply Now: https://jobs.myflorida.com/

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