F & W BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST III - 77072881

Requisition No: 835106 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: F & W BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST III - 77072881

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77072881 

Salary:  $1,730.77 biweekly + benefits 

Posting Closing Date: 10/10/2024 

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Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

FWC Mission Statement:  Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Position Number : 77072881

Salary : $1,730.77 biweekly 

Location: 1920 NE 100 St. Rd. Branford FL 32008;  Phone386-935-4074

Supervisor:  Scotland Talley

Position Summary: The FWC’s North Central Region Wildlife and Habitat Management Section is seeking highly motivated applicants for an exciting opportunity as a Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist III. This position serves as the Lead Area Biologist responsible for planning, developing, and implementing management activities to manage wildlife populations, improve wildlife habitat, and provide public recreational opportunities on Branan Field, Bell Ridge Longleaf, Fort White, Lafayette Forest, and Suwannee Ridge Wildlife and Environmental Areas.

Description of Duties: Plans and implements effective and cost-efficient habitat management practices, such as prescribed burning, upland and wetland restoration, mechanical and chemical vegetation treatments, oversight of timber operations, hydrological restoration, and other projects. Designs and conducts population surveys of selected species (i.e. gopher tortoises, Florida mouse, etc.) using scientifically accepted techniques, including data analysis and report writing. Surveys habitat types and monitors changes that take place in vegetative communities. Coordinates public hunting and other recreational activities. Plans, develops, and coordinates projects to facilitate public use, such as road construction and maintenance, establishment of parking areas, culvert installation and repair, and construction and maintenance of boundary and interior fences and gates. Develops and oversees bid specifications, contracts, and monitoring of vendor compliance. Completes annual work plans, budget proposals, performance reports, accomplishment reports and other administrative tasks. Provides technical assistance and presentations to individuals, organizations and other agencies regarding wildlife biology and wildlife habitat management. Proposes regulations based on sound biological and sociological principles. Participates in seminars and workshops relating to wildlife resource management. Completes other duties or assists on other areas as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge and experience in prescribed burning. Training and experience in supervision and leadership. Knowledge of wildlife biology, assessment and inventory methods for wildlife and habitat, collection and analysis of biological data, and fire ecology. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Skilled in the use of computers for word processing, information management, communications, and data management/analysis. Experience using ArcGIS. Ability to safely operate vehicles, ATVs, farm tractors, and trailers. Excellent organizational skills (time management, office organization, information management), customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills. Experience in project management. Ability to work well with minimal supervision, as well as participate actively in teams. Ability to independently manage an array of projects simultaneously. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective internal and external working partnerships.

Broadband code: 19-1023-03

Class code: 5074

Region: North Central

Title: Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist III

County: Gilchrist

Working hours: Mon. – Friday, 8am-5pm with occasional weekends and after-hours work and occasional overnight travel

List of any subordinates supervised: Two Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist IIs and one Fish and Wildlife Technician

Residency requirement:– none

Level of Education: Preferred Bachelor of Science degree with a major in one of the biological sciences, or a Master of Science degree in one of the biological sciences. Four years of directly related professional experience can substitute for the Bachelor of Science degree.

License Requirements: Will be required to obtain and maintain a Florida Class E Driver’s License and Florida Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Certification.

Headquarters – Fort White WEA Field Office

Other Requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.