F&W BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST III - 77072978

Requisition No: 849038 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: F&W BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST III - 77072978

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77072978 

Salary:  $1,730.77 biweekly + benefits 

Posting Closing Date: 04/13/2025 

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Working Title: Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist III

Salary: $1,730.77 bi-weekly

Position number: 77002978

Class Code:  5074

Program Broad Band Code:  19-1023-03

Region: Northeast

County: Orange

Working hours: 40hrs/week

List of any subordinates supervised: None

Residency requirement: None

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Division: Habitat and Species Conservation

Section:  Invasive Plant Management

Sub-section: Field Operations

Address: 6830 Shadowridge Drive, Suite 201, Orlando, FL  32812

Supervisor: Ed Harris

Minimum Qualifications:

Six years of relevant experience. A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field can substitute for four of the six years of required experience.

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.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a Level 1 background check.

In addition to submitting a completed State of Florida electronic application and completing the qualifying questions, applicants must attach an up-to-date resume. A cover letter is also desired and should at a minimum explain your interest in working in invasive plant management and identify your most relevant skills and experience.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Description of position: 

This position is responsible for assessing aquatic plant populations, recommending and permitting aquatic and upland plant control programs for both the private and public sectors, attending meetings, providing educational and informational services, scheduling contractor work schedules, monitoring aquatic plant control operations, providing extension services upon request, and conducting investigations for violations of the aquatic plant permitting rules.  Persons applying for this position should be comfortable working independently in the field, have experience trailering and operating boats and ATVs and have experience in plant identification and the control of invasive species. Experience with public speaking or presenting information to the public and/or professional peer groups is preferred.

It is expected that all FWC employees courteously assist Commission constituents to resolve questions or problems they may have on matters relating to the Commission, its programs or fish and wildlife conservation in general; and garner public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida's citizens in a positive and proactive manner.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position:

The ideal candidate must possess:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the capacity to collaborate effectively with team members and engage professionally with the public.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while adhering to regulatory deadlines.
• Consistently demonstrate integrity, respect, and accountability in all interactions.
• Knowledge of principles and best practices related to plant management.
• Ability to comprehend and apply relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures governing plant management.
• Familiarity with challenges related to non-native and invasive plant species.
• Experience in public speaking and working with community members, stakeholders, and/or representatives.
• Ability to travel throughout Florida for extended periods as required on occasion.

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.