OPS- Biological Scientist II - 77902416

Requisition No: 854824 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS- Biological Scientist II - 77902416

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 77902416 

Salary:  $20.83 an hour 

Posting Closing Date: 07/13/2025 

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

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Position number: 77902416

Title: OPS Fisheries &Wildlife Biological Scientist II

Advertisement Date: (as soon as possible)

Length of Advertisement: External & 3 Weeks

Address and telephone number: 6095 Old Bagdad Highway, Milton, FL 32583 / 850-815-9764

Supervisor: Trinity Kim

Base Salary:  $20.83 per hour

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,

The Division of Habitat & Species Conservation is comprised of six Sections and two offices. This position works within the Wildlife Habitat Management  Section within the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Habitat and Species Conservation.

Description of duties:

The FWC’s Northwest Region Wildlife and Habitat Management Section is seeking a highly motivated Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist II to assist the Lead Area Biologist to plan, develop, and implement management activities to manage wildlife populations, improve wildlife habitat and provide public recreational opportunities on Escribano Point Wildlife Management Area in Santa Rosa County. The successful candidate will assist with the planning, development and implementation of natural community restoration and monitoring of imperiled species on the area. Prepares various plans and documents that guide multiple-use management. Plans and assists with the application of land management treatments including prescribed burning, mowing, groundcover restoration, and chemical control of invasive plants. Surveys and monitors game, locally important and imperiled wildlife species using scientifically accepted protocols. Conducts vegetation surveys including those of imperiled native flora and monitors vegetation response to habitat manipulations. Plans, develops and oversees construction and maintenance of public use infrastructure including roads, parking areas, kiosks, picnic facilities, trails, boat ramps, water control structures, fences, gates, and equipment maintenance/storage compound as needed. Assists with management of public recreational use programs. Manages public hunts and collection of biological data. Assists with wildlife disease surveillance. Analyzes and reports data to direct future management decisions. Assists and collaborates with staff on other conservation areas and provides technical assistance to individuals, organizations, and other government agencies regarding wildlife and habitat management including nuisance bear abatement. Participates in team meetings, seminars and workshops relating to wildlife resource management or other training opportunities. Provides presentations to conservation organizations, schools, and civic groups. Completes other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

▪  Knowledge and experience in conducting wildlife surveys including game and nongame species, analyzing data, and summarizing results

▪  Knowledge and experience with the application of prescribed fire

▪  Knowledge and experience with chemical or mechanical control of invasive native and nonnative vegetation

▪  Knowledge of ArcGIS and GPS and its application.

▪  Ability to operate and maintain 4WD vehicles, tractors, farm implements, ATVs, and outboard motors

▪  Ability to work independently and in a variety of weather conditions

▪  Ability to work efficiently in a team of diverse people with differing backgrounds

▪  Ability to plan and prioritize work assignments, multi-task

▪  Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal customers

▪  Ability to perform quantitative analysis of scientific data

▪  Skill in use of Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, etc.)

Broadband code: 19-1023-02

Class code: 5028

Region: Northwest (03)

Title: OPS Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist II

County: Santa Rosa

Working hours: 7:00 am to 4:00 pm (CST), Monday through Friday, may require some night or weekend duty. Occasional overnight travel is required. Maximum allowable hours in a year=1,920.

List of any subordinates supervised: None

Residency requirement: Florida, must reside within a 25-mile radius of Escribano Point WMA.

Minimum Level of Education: 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. 

License Requirements: Minimum Florida Class E Driver’s License.

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.