Requisition No: 822758
Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Working Title: FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST II - 77001161
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 77001161
Salary: $1,538.46 biweekly + benefits
Posting Closing Date: 03/03/2024
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Working Title: Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist II
Section : Wildlife and Habitat Management
Address: 5285 North Kenansville Road, St. Cloud, FL 34771 Phone: (407) 498-0991
Supervisor: Jared Draxler
Description of duties:
An exciting opportunity exists for an entry-level Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist II to join a team of biologists and technicians on Triple N Ranch and Herky Huffman Bull Creek Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) in Osceola County, FL. This position serves on a highly productive team of land managers to restore and enhance habitats for the benefit of a variety of wildlife species and for the enjoyment of Florida residents and visitors. The successful candidate will be a key team member responsible for all aspects of management of the WMAs including application of ~12,000 acres of prescribed fire annually and conducting mechanical and chemical vegetation control (mowing, roller chopping, herbicide, etc.) to manage habitats. Habitat improvement is focused on imperiled and locally important species including, but not limited to, red-cockaded woodpecker, striped newt, northern bobwhite, white-tailed deer, and wild turkey. The successful candidate will assist with the operation of hunter check stations on the two WMAs to collect biological data of hunter harvested game.
Additionally, the position will assist with a variety of wildlife surveys for both game and non-game species including red-cockaded woodpeckers, northern bobwhite, white-tailed deer, and Bachman sparrows. This position assists the Lead Area Biologist in all aspects of running the WMAs including purchasing, annual reports, data entry, GIS, and harvest reports. The incumbent will interact with various partner agencies and the public to provide information concerning wildlife and area management, rules and regulations. Occasionally the incumbent will be required to attend regional and divisional meetings as well as various trainings as needed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Incumbent must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and leadership skills, be able to work well with team members and interact positively with stakeholders and cooperators.
Other required knowledge, skills and abilities include:
Knowledge of principles of ecology and wildlife management.
Knowledge of the common and imperiled species of Florida
Knowledge of the principles of fire ecology and experience with the application of prescribed fire
Knowledge of wildlife and land management practices including mechanical and chemical vegetation control
Ability to work independently
Familiar with outdoor recreational activities
Skilled in the use of GIS
Proficient with Windows and Microsoft Office applications
Ability to identify common and imperiled wildlife species.
Ability to operate outdoors under inclement weather conditions
Ability to write technical reports.
Ability to plan and prioritize work assignments and multi-task
Broadband code: 19-1023-02
Class code: 5028
Region: Northeast
Title: Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist II
County: Osceola
Working hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, position requires occasional early morning, night, or weekend duty and overnight travel.
List of any subordinates supervised: None
Residency requirement: Within a 25-mile radius of the Triple N Ranch or Herky Huffman Bull Creek WMA entrance.
Level of Education: Preferred bachelor’s degree with a major in one of the biological sciences.
Benefits: Participate in Group health insurance
Other Requirements: Will be required to obtain and maintain a current and valid Florida Driver’s license. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Four years of direct and relevant experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree in a life/physical science.
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.
Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee