FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST IV - 77000128 Working Title Database Manager

Requisition No: 841611 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST IV - 77000128 Working Title Database Manager

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77000128 

Salary:  $1,923.08 biweekly + benefits 

Posting Closing Date: 12/11/2024 

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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.

Anticipated Vacancy

Position Number: 77000128

Position Title: Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist IV (Database Manager)

Address: Russel Park Building, 1875 Orange Ave. East, Tallahassee, FL 32301

Salary: $1,923.08 biweekly + benefits

Direct Supervisor:  David Nicholson 

Description of duties: The Division of Habitat & Species Conservation is comprised of six Sections and two Offices. This exciting and highly technical position provides informational, ArcGIS, and database management support to the Wildlife and Habitat Management (WHM) section. This position will be part of a team of employees within the WHM Habitat Assessment and Restoration Program (HARP) that works to support FWC managed areas statewide in achieving enhanced wildlife management outcomes.

The successful candidate will need to have detailed knowledge and experience with geographic information systems (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Online), relational database development and administration, managing and maintaining a centralized database for various end users, current wildlife population monitoring and survey techniques, and wildlife taxonomy. The incumbent will work directly with HARP staff, other FWC staff, and contractors for the maintenance and enhancement of the WHM Land Management Information System (LMIS), associated web queries, add-in tools, deployment packages, and training materials. The LMIS includes three primary modules (Area Managers Tool [AMT], Survey and Monitoring Protocols [SaMP], and TechStaff). While this position will be responsible for maintenance of the overall LMIS system, the position will have direct responsibility for the SaMP module that is used to enter spatial data for opportunistic observations of plants and wildlife and established survey and monitoring data. Primary SaMP responsibilities will include: recommending and beta testing enhancements of SaMP data and query tools; building relational databases for newly established protocols; enhancing existing protocols to meet changes or adjustments; standardizing protocols to be area/regional/state applicable to systematic queries; quality assurance and control of input data to include utilization of currently accepted common and scientific names; upload of large datasets collected by contractors and others; summarization and analysis of data; development of common, imperiled, and nonnative species lists for area management plans; and development of training materials for WHM staff and others. Additionally, this position provides ArcGIS and informational support to the Wildlife Conservation Prioritization and Recovery (WCPR) program in the development of Wildlife Management Strategies that detail management and monitoring actions that promote and facilitate the persistence of imperiled and locally important wildlife species on FWC managed areas; serves as a point of contact for Fish & Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) researchers, other Agency staff, and outside entities in providing and/or obtaining data; updating or developing potential habitat models for imperiled and locally important species; and other informational support as needed.  In addition, this position will provide general ArcGIS support, training, and assistance to WHM staff.

This position will also be responsible for assisting with the development of annual work plans, budget proposals, reports, project specifications, procurement, contract management, administrative tasks, assisting with WMA field surveys and monitoring efforts, and other duties as assigned. In addition, the incumbent will need to embrace a teaming approach and interact professionally and cooperatively with various staff, contractors, and partners. Occasional overnight travel will be required to attend workshops, meetings, and training. 

Required knowledge, skills and abilities include:

• Detailed knowledge of ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Online and its application to land management activities and wildlife/plant surveys
• Detailed knowledge of relational spatial database development and management
• Knowledgeable in principles of wildlife ecology and habitat management
• Knowledge of the taxonomy of native, nonnative, and imperiled species of Florida
• Experience in building/maintaining/enhancing/restructuring survey and monitoring spatial databases for established protocols used on the WMA system.
• Experience with managing, summarizing, and analyzing survey and monitoring data
• Proficient with Windows and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Ability to occasionally work outdoors under harsh weather conditions
• Ability to plan and prioritize work assignments and multi-task under a heavy workload
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours as necessary
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and leadership skills
• Must be able to work well with team members and interact positively with others.

Broadband Code: 19-1023-04

Class Code: 5075

Region: Northwest

County: Leon

Working Hours:  8:00am – 5:00pm, with weekend and after-hours work occasionally required

Starting Annual Salary: $50,000.00 annually + benefits

List of Subordinates Supervised: OPS employees as assigned

Residency Requirement: None

Level of Education: Bachelor of Science degree in a life or physical sciences, geography/GIS, or database management related field is preferred. Four years of direct, relevant experience may substitute for the Bachelor of Science degree. Preference will be given to applicants with GIS and relational spatial database experience related to wildlife/plant surveys and monitoring.

Other Requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Must possess and maintain a valid minimum Class E State of Florida 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.

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.