OPS Biological Scientist II - 77900531

Requisition No: 868811 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS Biological Scientist II - 77900531

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 77900531 

Salary:  $19.71 an hour 

Posting Closing Date: 02/28/2026 

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Position Number: 77900531

Position Title: OPS Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist II

Hourly Rate of Pay: $19.71

Supervisor: Eric Seckinger

Supervisor contact information for inquiries: Eric.Seckinger@MyFWC.com

Broadband Code: 19-1023-02

Class Code: 5028

Position location: 1875 E. Orange Ave. Tallahassee, FL 32311

Region: Northwest

County: Leon

Working hours: 40hrs/week 8am-5pm M-F with some overnight travel

List of any subordinates supervised: 0-1 intern

Residency Requirement: Tallahassee

Agency information: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (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 is 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 FWC has six Divisions, including the Division of Habitat and Species Conservation. The Division of Habitat and Species Conservation is comprised of six sections and two offices. This is an opportunity to join the Imperiled Species Management Section.

Minimum qualifications: A high school diploma and five (5) years of 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 five years of required experience.

Preferred qualifications: Previous experience with regulatory programs and/or managing databases are desired. Experience with MS Office, MS SharePoint, and database tracking systems is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to learn, understand, and apply detailed technical information.
• Knowledge of wildlife conservation and management principles, techniques, strategies, and regulations.
• Ability to organize and maintain records management systems.
• Skills and knowledge in Microsoft Office, GIS, SharePoint, internet browsers, Adobe, and Google Earth.
• Skilled in effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Ability to work independently and on teams.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, the public and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of basic office practices and principles.

• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.

Additional requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. A valid driver’s license and the ability to participate in limited statewide travel are required.

Description of Duties: This office-based position provides administrative support for the Imperiled Species Management Section of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Habitat and Species Conservation. This position serves in a critical role as a member of the environmental commenting team to ensure protections for marine turtles, manatees, bears and panthers are applied throughout Florida by providing customer service, project management, technical assistance, accessing agency files and documents, and will use agency resources to review, screen, and log projects for commenting to deliver initial project materials for agency staff.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor inboxes and shared files within the Imperiled Species Management section for identification, logging, and management related to the review of environmental regulatory permits, comprehensive plans, technical assistance requests, and other project types.
• Conduct initial screening of projects and correspondence, perform data entry in the FWC Project Tracking System, and archive agency comments.
• Review permit applications for minor activities to draft biological opinions for regulatory and planning authorizations.
• Review, update, and maintain guideline documents and SOPs for the FWC Project Tracking System and assist with and prepare reports.
• Assist with processing and distributing orders for outreach publications, decals, and materials.
• Participate in meetings and functions across FWC’s organizational structure by providing skills and expertise wherever needed or as directed.
• Coordinate with FWC staff and external stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as directed, including but not limited to: answer phone calls, take meeting notes, assist with tracking active projects, assist with education and outreach projects and events, assist with field activities, such as site visits and data collection, and maintain vehicles within the Imperiled Species Management section.

How to Apply: In addition to submitting a completed state application via People First (https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/), applicants are required to submit a current cover letter expressing their interest in the position and resume highlighting their qualifications. Cover letters and resumes must be uploaded to the People First System. Applications without a cover letter and resume are deemed incomplete and will not be considered.

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.