FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST III - 77000916

Requisition No: 825672 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST III - 77000916

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77000916 

Salary:  $1,730.77 biweekly + benefits 

Posting Closing Date: 04/28/2024 

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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

Title/ Position number: Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist III / 77000916

Physical Address and telephone number: 558 South Murphy Road, Wewahitchka, FL 32465 / 850-767-363

Supervisor: Michelle Rice

Base Salary: $1,730.77 biweekly + benefits

Description of duties:The Division of Habitat & Species Conservation is comprised of six Sections and two offices. This position is located in the Wildlife Habitat Management Section.

This Career Service position leads a team of biologists and technicians to manage natural communities and wildlife populations on the Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area. The incumbent, under the direct supervision of the District Wildlife Biologist, plans, develops, and implements natural community restoration and wildlife management programs on the area. Prepares various plans and documents that guide multiple-use management. Plans and assists with the application of land management treatments including prescribed burning, timber thinning, mowing and chopping, groundcover restoration, chemical control of invasive plants, and maintenance of wildlife openings. Surveys and monitors game, locally important, and imperiled wildlife species using scientifically accepted protocols.  Conducts vegetation surveys including those of imperiled native flora and monitors vegetation response to habitat manipulations. Plans, develops and oversees construction and maintenance of public use infrastructure including roads, parking areas, kiosks, picnic facilities, wildlife observation tower, fishing docks, trails, boat ramps, water control structures, fences, gates, and equipment maintenance/storage compound as needed. Assists with management of public recreational use programs. Develops and maintains upland clearings for supplemental wildlife plantings and dove hunting opportunities. Manages public hunts and collection of biological data. Assists with wildlife disease surveillance. Analyzes and reports data to direct future management decisions. Assists and collaborates with staff on other conservation areas and provides technical assistance to individuals, organizations, and other government agencies regarding wildlife and habitat management including nuisance bear abatement. Participates in team meetings, seminars and workshops relating to wildlife resource management or other training opportunities. Provides presentations to conservation organizations, schools and civic groups.   

Preference will be given to applicants that are a Florida Certified Burn Manager, have prior experience in the direct application of prescribed fire, and/or those with prior experience in managing natural communities in Florida.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

▪  Knowledge and experience in conducting wildlife surveys including game and                                        

   nongame species, analyzing data, and summarizing results

▪  Knowledge and experience with the application of prescribed fire

▪  Knowledge and experience with chemical or mechanical control of invasive

   exotic vegetation

▪  Knowledge of ArcGIS and GPS and its application

▪  Ability to operate and maintain 4WD vehicles, ATVs and outboard motors

▪  Ability to work independently and in a variety of weather conditions

▪  Ability to work efficiently in a team of diverse people with differing backgrounds

▪  Ability to plan and prioritize work assignments, multi-task

▪  Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal customers

▪  Ability to perform quantitative analysis of scientific data

▪  Skill in use of Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, etc.)

Broadband code: 19-1023-03

Class code: 5074

Region: Northwest (03)

Title: Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist III

County: Gulf & Franklin counties

Working hours: 7:00 am to 4:00 pm (CST), Monday through Friday, may require some night or weekend duty. Occasional overnight travel is required.

List of any subordinates supervised: 2 FTE Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist II and 2 FTE Fish/Wildlife Technicians

Residency requirement: Within a 25 mile radius of the Apalachicola River WEA

Level of Education- Preferred bachelor’s degree with a major in a life or physical science. Four years of direct experience may substitute for the bachelor's degree.

License Requirements: Minimum of a Class E Florida driver’s license and obtain and maintain Florida Certified Burn Manager Certification.

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.