FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST II - 77001108

Requisition No: 837811 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST II - 77001108

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77001108 

Salary:  $1,538.46 biweekly + benefits 

Posting Closing Date: 12/01/2024 

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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.

Position number: 77001108

Location: 558 South Murphy Road, Wewahitchka, FL 32465, Phone: (850) 827-2258

Supervisor: Nathan Kastenholz 

Biweekly Salary: $1,538.46 biweekly, $40,000 annually

Description of duties: This Career Service position works with 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 Lead Area Wildlife Biologist, assists with the planning, development, and implementation of natural community maintenance and restoration and wildlife management programs on the area. This includes preparing various plans and documents that guide multiple-use management; planning and assisting 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; surveying and monitoring game, locally important, and imperiled wildlife species using scientifically accepted protocols; conducting vegetation surveys including those of imperiled native flora and monitoring vegetation response to habitat manipulations; planning and implementing construction and maintenance of public use infrastructure including roads, parking areas, kiosks, picnic facilities, trails, boat ramps, water control structures, fences, gates, and equipment maintenance/storage compound as needed; assisting with management of public recreational use programs; managing public hunts and collection of biological data; assisting with wildlife disease surveillance; analyzing and reporting data to direct future management decisions; assisting and collaborating with staff on other conservation areas; and providing technical assistance to individuals, organizations, and other government agencies regarding wildlife and habitat management. In addition, the incumbent will participate in team meetings, seminars and workshops relating to wildlife resource management and training opportunities and will provide presentations to conservation organizations, schools, and civic groups.  

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, tractors, farm implements, 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, etc.)

Broadband code: 19-1023-02

Class code: 5028

Region: Northwest (03)

Title: Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist II

County: Gulf

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: None

Residency requirement: Must reside within a 25-mile radius of Apalachicola River WEA.

Minimum Level of Education – Preferred bachelor’s degree in a life or physical science. Four years of direct experience can substitute for a bachelor’s degree in a life or physical science.

License Requirements: Minimum Florida Class E 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.