Seasonal OPS Fish & Wildlife Technician - 77901338 1
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- Seasonal OPS Fish & Wildlife Technician - 77901338 1
- Date: Oct 28, 2026
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- Requisition No: 885796
- Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Working Title: Seasonal OPS Fish & Wildlife Technician - 77901338 1
- Pay Plan: Seasonal
- Position Number: 77901338 and 77907321
- Salary: $15 an hour
- Posting Closing Date: 11/13/2026
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FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute – Freshwater Fisheries Research
- OPS Fish and Wildlife Technician – Seasonal OPS Positions $15 per hour
- 5450 US Highway 17
- DeLeon Springs, FL, 32130
- FWRI Freshwater Fisheries Research
Seasonal OPS Fish and Wildlife Technician – OPS 77901338 and OPS 77907321
DeLeon Springs, Florida - $15 per hour
Our organization
The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.
Minimum Qualifications
- A high school diploma and two years of post high school experience in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or related agriculture or construction is required.
- Vocational training or an Associate’s degree in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or related agriculture or construction from an accredited school or college may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
- A valid Florida drivers license.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to candidates with the following qualifications
- Experience operating boats and trailering.
- Coursework in fisheries, wildlife, environmental, ecological or related field.
- Experience sampling freshwater fish and/or aquatic ecosystems.
Requirements
- Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate.
- Not eligible for Telework.
- Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume. Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.
Position Overview and Responsibilities
We are hiring multiple seasonal, part-time positions (~20 hours/week) responsible for conducting a 20-week (November 2026 to May 2027) roving creel on Lake Monroe in Volusia County. Position will run till 5/30/2027. Incumbent will be expected to:
- Interview anglers on Lake Monroe (Volusia County) by asking specific questions about their catch and harvest of freshwater fish species.
- Accurately record detailed survey data while operating a boat independently and safely.
- Responsible for operating FWC equipment (ex. trucks, trailers, and motorboats) for FWC business only and in a safe and law-abiding manner.
- Surveys will be conducted in all-weather types including hot, cold, windy, and/or rainy conditions as long as conditions are not dangerous. Appropriate protective and safety gear will be furnished.
- Occasional opportunities to assist biologists with field sampling and laboratory work will also be available.
- Position is expected to work weekdays and weekend days. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of common freshwater fishes.
- Skill in boat/outboard motor operation, trailer towing with a ½ ton truck.
- Ability to effectively communicate with the public and supervisors.
- Knowledge of sampling techniques for fish, aquatic habitat and/or water quality.
- Ability to understand and follow technical instructions relating to sampling and evaluation of fish populations and aquatic habitats.
Benefits
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
*Eligible OPS positions and qualifying applicants may enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions..
- Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly
- Low Cost $25,000 Life Insurance
- OPS FICA Alternative Retirement Plan
On the Job Trainings
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Location: DE LEON SPRINGS, FL, US, 32130
- Nearest Major Market: Daytona Beach
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Our Mission
Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.
Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our
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 (). 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.
From State of Florida's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 9, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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