Fish/Wildlife Technician

State of Florida

. Restore and maintain wildlife habitat on the Fred C.

Posted 9/24/2026full-timePunta Gorda • Florida • United StatesJunior💰 $1,346 per weekWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in wildlife habitat restoration and management, including the application of prescribed fire and invasive plant control. Proficient in operating and maintaining heavy equipment, with strong skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and welding.

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Wildlife Habitat RestorationPrescribed Fire ApplicationHeavy Equipment OperationCarpentry SkillsFlorida Class A Commercial Driver's License

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Hard Skills

Wildlife Management PrinciplesInvasive Plant ControlMechanical RepairsResource Inventory ConductingPublic-Use Project MaintenanceBasic Computer SkillsSurvey AssistanceEnvironmental MonitoringConstruction SkillsTroubleshooting Equipment

Soft Skills

Independent WorkOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationFlexibilityCommunication

Tools & Technologies

TrucksTractorsATVsHeavy EquipmentPumpsMotors

Certifications & Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentFlorida Class E Driver's LicenseFlorida Class A Commercial Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Wildlife Management AreaEcological PracticesEnvironmental ConservationPublic Hunt ManagementOutdoor Recreational Activities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Restore and maintain wildlife habitat on the Fred C. Babcock–Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area
Apply prescribed fire, mechanical treatments, and non-native invasive plant control
Serve as a key member of the WMA prescribed burn team
Operate, maintain, and repair trucks, tractors, ATVs, and heavy equipment
Troubleshoot repairs of pumps, motors, and heavy equipment
Assist biologists with surveys and monitoring of threatened and locally important species
Conduct resource inventories and support public hunt management
Plan, develop, and maintain public-use projects, including parking and road construction, culvert installation, trash pickup, building maintenance, and fence, gate, and sign construction and maintenance
Provide the public and partners with accurate information about wildlife, area conditions, rules, and regulations
Attend regional and divisional meetings and training programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

A high school diploma or equivalent and 1 year 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
Successful completion of a background check
Valid minimum Class E State of Florida driver’s license
Must obtain a State of Florida Class A Commercial Driver’s License within 270 days of appointment and maintain it thereafter
Ability to operate, maintain, and repair heavy equipment and associated implements
Ability to work independently and plan and organize work assignments
Familiarity with outdoor recreational activities
Skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and welding
Knowledge of wildlife and land management principles and practices
Basic personal computer skills
Ability to work outdoors under inclement weather conditions
Ability to frequently push, pull, and/or carry more than 40 pounds
Ability to work alone with remote supervision or as a team member
Flexibility to work long hours and variable schedules, including nights, weekends, or holidays

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits
Camping pad available on-site for short-term housing
Veterans’ Preference in employment
Certain service members may be eligible for waivers for postsecondary educational requirements