OPS FISH/WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN - 77907171 Date: Jul 28, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 857495 Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Working Title: OPS FISH/WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN - 77907171 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 77907171 Salary: $18.36/hour Posting Closing Date: 08/12/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) Ecosystem Assessment and Restoration (EAR) OPS Laboratory Technician ( Part Time ) – OPS Position $18.36 per hour Wildlife Research Laboratory Gainesville, FL Ecosystem Assessment and Restoration (EAR) OPS Laboratory Technician (Part Time) - OPS 77907171 Gainesville, FL - $18.36 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. 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. 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. Preferred Qualifications: Preference may be given to candidates with the following qualifications: A bachelor’s degree. Requirements: Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate. Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Saturday, Sunday, and holidays (optional) at the Gainesville Office. 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: The Wildlife Health group in the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) is seeking a highly organized part-time OPS Wildlife Health laboratory technician who is able to work unsupervised to assist with theweekend and holiday operationof the Wildlife Health Hotline and wildlife necropsy laboratory. Duties are variable but all support FWRI wildlife health research and disease surveillance and response in various species including white-tailed deer, carnivores, birds, and herps. Job duties include: Answering the Wildlife Health Hotline and FWC Reporter App submissions as needed and providing high-quality customer service by responding to information requests and thoroughly documenting details of wildlife morbidity/mortality reports from the public, FWC staff, and other stakeholders. Collecting postmortem samples from white-tailed deer for chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing and entering associated data into Survey123. Assisting with animal carcass collection and transport between field and laboratory. Assisting with laboratory upkeep, and organization. Maintaining specimen inventories (fixed and frozen tissues). Assist with sample cataloging and sample organization, especially of large archives/sample sets. Keep detailed records of incoming and outgoing samples/carcasses. Maintaining medical records and sample records Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of Basic knowledge of wildlife ecology, animal health/disease concepts Methods of relevant field and laboratory data collection General procedures, techniques and equipment used in biological laboratory testing and analysis. Skills in Use of personal computers, spreadsheet, and word processing software, particularly Microsoft Office products. Basic laboratory skills including organization and cataloguing of laboratory materials and diagnostic specimens Proper handling of chemicals; biosafety; adherence to protocols; data collection. Shipping of specimens per state/federal regulations Excellent time management and organizational skills Ability to Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures Perform detailed work accurately Lift up to 40 lbs. Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments with others Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to provide excellent customer service to stakeholders Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Maintain a valid driver’s license Work effectively both independently and as a member of a team. Why should I apply? 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. . This position is not eligible for health benefits - 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) For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/ . 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. Location: ALACHUA, FL, US, 32315 Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee