State of Florida

Fish & Wildlife Technician

State of Florida
Posted 10/19/2026full-timePalmdale • Florida • United StatesJunior💰 $17 per hourWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in maintaining and repairing public access facilities, including trails and recreational structures, while ensuring compliance with agency and state requirements. Proficient in operating various tools and equipment, fostering relationships with local recreationists, and performing skilled trade functions in outdoor environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
High School DiplomaExperience in Wildlife or Environmental ManagementValid Class E State of Florida Driver's LicenseAbility to Operate ATVs and Heavy EquipmentSkilled Trade Functions and Physical Labor

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Maintain, repair, monitor, and implement public access opportunities on FWC-managed areas
  • Assess, clean, maintain, and repair signs, trails, kiosks, boardwalks, picnic areas, wildlife observation platforms, and other structures
  • Clear, mark, and maintain recreational trails and trailheads
  • Propose new public access opportunities for potential implementation
  • Monitor trails and facilities to ensure they meet agency and state requirements
  • Maintain equipment in safe, usable condition
  • Construct amenities such as camping platforms and benches
  • Develop relationships with local recreationists, including hikers, bikers, horseback riders, paddlers, fishers, and hunters
  • Participate in outreach programs, interact with area users, and attend volunteer work events
  • Assist FWC-managed area staff on various projects
  • Perform general handyman work
  • Potentially participate in training and prescribed fire activities

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High school diploma and 1 year of post-high-school experience in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological, related agriculture, or construction
  • Vocational training or an associate’s degree in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological, related agriculture, or construction from an accredited school or college may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis
  • Successful completion of a criminal history/background check
  • Valid minimum Class E State of Florida driver’s license
  • Ability to operate ATVs, tractors, heavy equipment, and tools
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work in remote areas and under inclement weather conditions
  • Occasional overnight travel required
  • Ability to perform skilled trade functions and physical labor using hand, power, and gasoline tools
  • Ability to operate ATVs, 4x4 vehicles, paddlecraft, and small powerboats
  • Ability to accurately read and interpret maps and charts
  • Ability to accurately use a compass and GPS
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals of varying backgrounds
  • Electronic State of Florida employment application, qualifying questions, and cover letter required
  • Answers to qualifying questions must be validated in the application, resume, and cover letter

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health benefits
  • Eligibility to utilize an onsite trailer pad with full RV hookups at the Fisheating Creek Outpost campground for housing

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Hard Skills
Trail MaintenanceSign RepairConstruction of AmenitiesMap and Chart InterpretationGPS UsageOperating Power ToolsPhysical LaborHandyman WorkEquipment MaintenanceRecreational Facility Monitoring
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationRelationship BuildingIndependent WorkTeam CollaborationAdaptability to Weather Conditions
Tools & Technologies
ATVsTractorsHeavy EquipmentPower ToolsGasoline ToolsPaddlecraftSmall Powerboats
Industry Keywords
Wildlife ManagementEnvironmental ConservationRecreation ManagementEcological PracticesPublic Access Opportunities