BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST IV - 42003100

Requisition No: 844342 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST IV - 42003100

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42003100 

Salary:  $49,584.67 

Posting Closing Date: 01/22/2025 

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BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST IV

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF AQUACULTURE

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***
 

CONTACT:

Carlos Martinez, (850) 617-7600

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in biological, physical, natural, or agricultural sciences and three (3) years of related professional experience; or

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university as described above and two (2) two years of related professional experience as described above; or

A doctorate from an accredited college or university as described above.   

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.  A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org) 

A valid Class E Driver License.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Moderate travel required.

This position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of s. 112.313, Florida Statutes, and Section 60L-36.003, Florida Administrative Code.

NOTES:

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

Identify, develop and apply for biological and ecological research grants applicable to division activities and aquaculture industry scientific priorities, and assist with administration of awarded grants.

Produce and maintain division publications covering aquaculture science, policy and regulatory topics.

Conduct, analyze and distribute research reports related to aquaculture production, permitting and policy and division programs. Assist with documenting the effectiveness of the Aquaculture Best Management Practices program and other division policies and procedures.

Participate in local, regional, national and international groups with work encompassing critical analysis of reports, programs and management plans, as well as development and implementation of aquatic species management plans relative to aquaculture best management practices. 

Develop public educational materials and participate in outreach activities.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and techniques used in biological research, analysis or testing.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
• Skill in the use of scientific laboratory and field equipment.
• Ability to produce and maintain publications and presentations.
• Ability to collect, record and analyze scientific data relating to the biological sciences. Ability to conduct biological research, studies or analyses using scientific methods and techniques.
• Ability to perform quantitative analysis of scientific data.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to the biological sciences.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.  The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.