OPS FISHERIES & WILDLIFE Bio Sci II - 77901776

Requisition No: 859606 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS FISHERIES & WILDLIFE Bio Sci II - 77901776

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 77901776 

Salary:  $19.23 an hour 

Posting Closing Date: 09/18/2025 

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Position Number:  77901776

Position Title: OPS Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist II

OPS Hourly Rate: $19.23 an hour

Supervisor:  Jake Rehrer 

Supervisor contact information for inquiries, 321-608-9877

Broadband Code: 19-1023-02

Position location:  T.M. Goodwin WMA, Fellsmere

Region:  Northeast

County:  Brevard

Working hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday

List of any subordinates supervised:  None

Residency Requirement:  Within a 25-mile radius of the T.M. Goodwin WMA entrance.

Agency information:

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.

The Division of Habitat & Species Conservation is comprised of six Sections and two offices. This position works within the [insert name of Section/Office (Section or Office acronym)] of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Habitat and Species Conservation.  

Minimum qualifications: A high school diploma and 5 years professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program is required. A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field can substitute for four of the 5 years of required experience.

Additional requirements: Will be required to obtain and maintain a current and valid Florida Driver’s license.  Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check.  The criminal history check must be completed prior to or within the first three days of employment.

Preferred qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Incumbent must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and leadership skills, be able to work well with team members and interact positively with stakeholders and cooperators.

• Knowledge of principles of ecology and wildlife management.
• Knowledge of moist soil management practices.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan and organize work assignments.
• Familiar with outdoor recreational activities, including hunting and fishing.

• Knowledge of ArcGIS and GPS and its application to land management and surveys

• Knowledge of wildlife and land management practices, such as prescribed burning and herbicide use for vegetation control.
• Ability to identify common and imperiled wildlife species.
• Ability to operate outdoors under inclement weather conditions.

• Ability to operate 4WD vehicles, ATVs, airboat, 100hp tractors and heavy machinery

• Ability to write technical reports.

Description of Duties:

An exciting opportunity exists to assist with management of one of Florida’s premier waterfowl areas and join a team of biologists and technicians at the T.M. Goodwin Waterfowl Management Area (WMA) in Brevard County, FL.  This position serves as the assistant area manager overseeing the management of over 6,480 acres of impoundments and reservoirs in the upper St Johns River basic for waterfowl, wading birds and other wetland dependent species.  The successful candidate will assist with all aspects of management of the WMA including application of prescribed fire, water level manipulation, and conducting mechanical and chemical vegetation control (mowing, herbicide, etc.) to manage habitats.  This position assists with all aspects of running the WMA including purchasing, annual reports, data entry, GIS, and harvest reports.  The incumbent will interact with various partner agencies and the public to provide information concerning wildlife, area management, and public use regulations.  The successful candidate will assist with overseeing the operation of the hunter check station to collect biological data of hunter harvested game. This position will serve as a member of the district one burn team assisting on prescribed burns across multiple counties.

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.