Location:     South Florida

Position:     OPS Biological Scientist II

Agency:     Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

Job Category:     Temporary/Seasonal Positions

Salary:     $19.23 per hour (no benefits)

Last Date to Apply:     11/08/2024

Description:

Incumbent will be responsible for the operation of a waterfowl hunting check station at one of the Stormwater Treatment Areas (STA) in South Florida for the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Specific duties include opening the STA, checking in permitted hunters, conducting a lottery for unpermitted hunters, correctly identifying and recording species harvested, reporting hunting pressure and harvest results via the internet, and representing the agency in a professional manner while providing service to the public. There are up to five positions to be filled with this announcement, with one-two employees for each check station.

All the STAs are in remote locations with no store/facilities nearby (there is a portable toilet at each site). Hours are on Friday, Saturday, and/or Sunday (depending on the STA), starting at 3:45 am until just after sunset each day (approximately 16 hours per day). Hunts occur on weekends from mid-November through mid-February (including holidays). There are scouting days on weekends before each hunting season begins.

STA 3/4: Located in southwestern Palm Beach County, adjacent to the Broward County line and just west of US Highway 27. Hunts occur on Fridays and Sundays. A travel trailer with electricity, air conditioning, and restroom may be available for the nights before and after each hunt.

STA 5/6: Located in southeastern Hendry County, 29 miles south of State Road 80 and 2 miles east of County Road 835 (near the Palm Beach/Hendry County line). Hunts occur on Sundays only. State housing is available for this position and is located on Dinner Island Ranch Wildlife Management Area in Hendry County approximately 14 miles northwest of STA 5/6.

To apply, please email your resume to Domenick Altieri at Domenick.Altieri@myfwc.com

Qualifications: Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in one of the life sciences, reliable transportation, a reliable cell phone, and the ability to work long hours independently once trained. Applicants with waterfowl experience preferred.