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Posting Closing Date: 02/11/2025
$19 per Hour
Jacksonville, FL
Minimum Qualifications:
4 years’ professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program is required.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences can substitute for the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference may be given to candidates with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences. Preference also may be given to candidates demonstrating direct knowledge of fisheries, experience identifying finfish to species, or relevant experience working in marine fisheries monitoring programs.
Requirements:
Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate.
The successful candidate will be required to work a flexible schedule that will often require working weekends and holidays, for long durations (10 or more hours), early in the morning and late at night. Direct contact with the public and representatives of the fishing industry daily is required, and the selected candidate will be expected to represent the Commission in a courteous and professional manner at all times.
The selected candidate will be expected to work as part of a team and must also be able to work independently without direct supervision.
The selected candidate will be primarily home-based and will also have access to facilities at the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute field station in Jacksonville, FL. Frequent day-time travel throughout Duval and Nassau counties, traveling to St Johns, Flagler, or Volusia counties as needed. To learn more about the MRIP and SRFS projects, visit:
http://myfwc.com/research/saltwater/fishstats/recreational-fisheries/landings/
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
Conduct directed research and monitoring of recreational fisheries in East Central Florida by assisting with new and ongoing marine recreational fishing surveys. Duties will include but are not limited to: Conducting dockside interviews with recreational anglers to gather data on catch rates, effort, gear, and area fished; sampling fish dockside to collect accurate length and weight measurements and biological samples for age, growth, and reproduction; processing field and laboratory samples following standardized protocols; conducting data entry using tablets, personal computers, and database software; troubleshooting equipment and reviewing data for quality assurance; and participation in public outreach efforts as appropriate. Perform other duties related to program and facility functions as requested by the section supervisor.
This project work will be paid for through state and federal funds which are subject to annual renewals and appropriations.
Funding is guaranteed through fiscal year 24/25. Continued funding is dependent on the extension of the project or on new grants or funding being awarded.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of fish morphology and identification of marine fishes to species; statistical survey sampling methods and data collection. Ability to: communicate to the public effectively with tact and diplomacy; to work effectively as part of a team and with minimum supervision; to gather, maintain, and analyze data; maintain field sampling equipment; establish and maintain effective work relationships; think logically and apply problem-solving techniques; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; operate a personal computer; maintain frequent contact with field staff and supervisors; work under adverse conditions, maintain a valid driver’s license, work long hours early in the morning and late at night, and work weekends and holidays as needed.