OPS-Biological Scientist I - 77902139

Requisition No: 846237 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS-Biological Scientist I - 77902139

 Pay Plan: Seasonal

Position Number: 77902139 

Salary:  $16.33 an hour 

Posting Closing Date: 02/28/2025 

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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 upons successful completion of a background check.

Position Number: 77902139

Location: Marco Island/Naples Florida

OPS Hourly Pay Rate: $16.83 an hour

OPS Hours Worked per Year: 1920

Supervisor: Ricardo Zambrano

Broadband Code: 19-1029-01

Region: South

Class Title: Fish and Wildlife Technician

County:  Collier

Working Hours: Variable. Forty hours maximum per week  

List of Subordinates Supervised: None

Residency Requirement: None

Level of Education: High school diploma

Description of Duties. 

Wildlife Surveys: Assists Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) regional biologists in surveying nesting seabird, shorebird and wading bird populations following monitoring and data entry protocols outlined on the Florida Shorebird Database. Will also collect related data on nest success and productivity.

Management and Surveillance: Assists in posting FWC Critical Wildlife Areas in the Marco Island area, documenting, and maintaining posted areas as needed throughout the nesting season, especially immediately following storms or other disturbance events.

Stewardship: Responsible for coordinating closely with members of Audubon’s Beach Steward program to ensure coverage of the area, especially during times of high beach usage such as Memorial and Independence Day weekends.

Duties will be confined to the Marco Island area in Collier County. Housing or limited mileage reimbursement may be provided. This is a seasonal position (not to exceed 40 hours/wk) to begin in April and last throughout the nesting season (to approximately August 31, contingent on the presence of nesting birds). As this is a near-exclusive field-oriented position, no office space will be provided. Candidate must provide their own transportation to the field site and have access to a computer for purposes of data entry and communications. Limited administrative support will be provided from the West Palm Beach Office of the FWC. Candidate must be able to work on weekends and holidays.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:   

Incumbent must have strong seabird and shorebird identification skills. Must possess a valid Driver’s License, and be able to drive an ATV. Must have a highly flexible work schedule and be capable of working with little direct supervision, in remote locations, and under hot and humid weather conditions.

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.