Biological Administrator 1 A - FWC (Tallahassee, FL)

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Posting Closing Date: 10/26/2025 

Salary: $2,307.69 biweekly + benefits

Supervisor: Larame Ferry

List of any subordinates supervised: 3 Land Conservation Planners

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma and seven years experience in a biological or planning field. A bachelor’s degree can substitute for four of the seven years of experience.

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred, along with three years of professional experience in planning, evaluation, research analysis, business, government, social services, health or rehabilitative services, or fiscal work OR a master’s degree in one of the biological sciences, urban planning, or a related field, along with two years of professional experience in planning, evaluation, research analysis, business, government, social services, health or rehabilitative services, or fiscal work.  

• Answers to qualifying questions must be validated in application, resume and cover letter.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong leadership skills: position supervises three land conservation planners.

• Ability to manage multifaceted projects under various time constraints in compliance with Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code.

• Organizational skills to determine work priorities, assign work, ensure proper completion of work assignments, solve problems, assess budgetary needs, and make decisions.

• Ability to present at public hearings and facilitate public meetings to accomplish state-owned conservation land management plan requirements. Experience working with the public and facilitating public meetings strongly preferred.

• Knowledge and ability to use a variety of computer software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and databases. GIS training and background strongly preferred.

• Ability to communicate effectively, establish and maintain working relationships with others.

• Ability to efficiently coordinate and conduct meetings with peers and other State agencies.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Ability to travel for up to five days at a time 8-10 times per year to conduct site visits, host public meetings, and/or assist supervised planners with the execution of assigned meetings and public hearings.

• Florida Driver’s License required. 

Description:

The Land Conservation and Planning (LCP) program offers an exciting opportunity in land conservation planning, working closely with land managers and stakeholders across the state to complete ten-year management plans for FWC managed conservation lands (i.e., 59 areas, over 1.5 million acres).

This program is responsible for the administration and implementation of the FWC’s land acquisition and land management planning programs and projects statewide. The position advertised is for the Senior Conservation Planner in the Wildlife and Habitat Management section of the Division of Habitat and Species Conservation of FWC, supervising three planners to complete management plans; reviewing and commenting on other agencies’ management plans and Acquisition and Restoration Council (ARC) agenda items; as well as working closely with the land acquisition team on FWC’s acquisition list and State priority projects.

Duties:

• Supervises and manages the direct reports (i.e., three planners).

• Coordinates the development, editing, updating and review of land management plans developed by planners for FWC-managed lands and planning projects, including reviewing GlS data, analyses, and maps.

• Develop reports, templates, schedules, timelines, and project assignments for LCP planners.

• Develops databases, spreadsheets, and other types of documents relating to the FWC's conservation planning programs.

• Attends, supervises, and facilitates Management Advisory Group meetings, workshops, and public hearings, working with federal, state, private partners, NGOs, landowners, and others.

• Develop presentations for FWC projects and programs at public meetings and reviews presentations created by LCP planners.

• Administers the travel and expense budgets for the planning group.

• Assists with the development and review of the land acquisition program and projects including development of associated documents.

• Reviews ARC agenda items, as necessary, and assists with Florida Forever project ranking and evaluations.

• Conducts all training for new hires that report to this position. This includes creating and updating training materials and reviewing work completed.

• Reviews or develops related web Information for the LCP webpages.

• Develops and inputs annual LCP work plans and accomplishment reports.

• Perform required training to enhance and maintain professional development and skills.

• Ensures all GIS based servers, projects, geodatabases, and programs are functioning correctly and are up to date.

• Reviews, develops, writes, and analyzes legislation, rules, plans, status reports, correspondence and participates in forums, meetings, and teams within the conservation field.  

Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist II - FWC (Sunrise, FL)

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Posting Closing Date: 10/19/2025 

Salary: $1,538.46 biweekly + benefits

Supervisor: Kayden Barber

Supervisor contact information: (954) 746-1789

Position location: 10088 NW 53rd Street, Sunrise, FL  33351

Working hours: 8-5 M-F, evening and weekends as required. 

List of any subordinates supervised: Will supervise seasonal employees.

Residency requirement: Must live within 25 miles of Sunrise Wildlife Field Office.

Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma and 5 years professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program is required. A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field can substitute for four of the 5 years of required experience.

Other Requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Must possess and maintain a valid minimum Class E State of Florida driver’s license. Occasional overnight travel is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Willing and able to conduct wildlife surveys from aircraft. Strong familiarity with both native and non-native vegetation in South Florida. Experience with habitat restoration work, wildlife surveys, and prescribed burning. 

Answers to qualifying questions must be validated in application, resume and cover letter.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of Florida ecosystems and natural processes, wildlife biology, water management, fire ecology and plant succession. Applied knowledge of the principles and practices of habitat management and restoration, including prescribed fire, mechanical and chemical vegetation control, and nonnative plant control. Wildlife habitat survey and inventory knowledge; ability to collect and analyze biological data. Ability to track spending and monitor budgets. Ability to create scientific reports free of grammatical and typographical errors. Ability to interact with stakeholders, co-workers, and cooperating agencies in a professional manner. Knowledge of hunting as a wildlife management tool. Ability to prepare detailed regulation recommendations pertaining to hunting and other recreational activities. Familiarity with outdoor recreational activities and the facilities needed to support them. Familiarity with infrastructure development and maintenance. Proficiency with typical Windows applications and ArcGIS. Ability to effectively supervise staff. Well-organized, able to communicate effectively, and able to supervise and delegate tasks effectively. Ability to oversee multiple projects and set priorities. Incumbent must possess the initiative, motivation, and self-direction necessary to work productively independently as well as function as a member of a team. Ability to operate outside under inclement weather conditions and specialized equipment (e.g., airboat, tracked vehicles).

Description of Duties: The FWC’s South Region is seeking a highly motivated biologist to assist with the management of Everglades and Francis S. Taylor Wildlife Management Area (WMA) located in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties. This position serves as a wildlife biologist on a team to restore and enhance habitats for the benefit of a variety of wildlife and for the enjoyment of Florida’s residents and visitors.

Primary responsibilities are assisting with the planning, development, and implementation of hydrologic, habitat, and wildlife management programs for the WMA. This includes the application of prescribed fire, conducting and providing oversight for invasive vegetation control, restoration and management of tree islands, assisting in the development and promotion of public use programs including both hunting and non-hunting uses, and helping to set management and restoration objectives consistent with agency and division directives.

Additionally, this position will assist with conducting wildlife and vegetation surveys, collecting biological data from hunter-harvested animals, coordinating and implementing managed public hunts on both the WMA and Stormwater Treatment Areas, preparing and submitting administrative and biological reports, supervising seasonal staff, maintaining equipment in a safe and usable condition, and furthering agency goals through interactions with cooperating agencies and stakeholders. The position will regularly work independently in the field. The successful candidate must occasionally attend regional and divisional meetings, various trainings, and assist on other management areas as needed.

Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist IV - FWC (Lakeland, FL)

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Posting Closing Date: 10/12/2025 

$1,923.08 Biweekly, $50,000 Annually

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7 years professional experience in a closely-related biological field or laboratory program is required and can substitute for the required bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences and three years of professional biological experience in a closely-related field or laboratory program; or

• A master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences and two years professional biological experience in a closely-related field or laboratory program; or 

• A doctorate from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences and one year of professional biological experience in a closely-related field or laboratory program can substitute for the required experience. 

Requirements:

• Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check. The criminal history check must be completed prior to or within the first thirty days of employment.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license 

• Must possess a valid boaters safety education identification card prior to operating any agency vessel. The selected employee must already possess a boater safety card or be willing and able to obtain one within 30 days of hiring. 

• In addition to submitting a completed state application via People First, applicants are required to submit a current resume and cover letter highlighting their qualifications and interest in the position.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This position is part of a regional team with FWC’s Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management (DFFM) and is located in Lakeland, FL. This position is primarily responsible for representing DFFM on freshwater fisheries resources and aquatic habitat issues on lake’s Istokpoga, Placid, June-in-Winter, Josephine, Jackson and other waterbodies within Highlands County.

The incumbent will represent DFFM on the Lake Istokpoga Management Committee as well as participate in stakeholder groups such as the Friends of Istokpoga and Lake Istokpoga Working Group. Incumbent will facilitate the development of interagency partnerships, stakeholder relationships, and cooperative agreements with local governments in order to protect, manage, and enhance fisheries resources. Incumbent will establish and maintain stakeholder contacts with anglers, fish camps, local governmental officials, tackle shop owners, fishing guides, outdoor media, fishing clubs, NGOs, etc. to ensure effective, two-way communication with regard to FWC programs and projects. The incumbent will also serve as DFFM representative on various intra- and inter-agency groups.

 This position will also be responsible for the management of freshwater fisheries resources within FWC’s Southwest Region (12 counties) as needed. Management activities include fisheries sampling, water quality sampling, investigating fish kills, angler surveys, and aquatic habitat restoration activities.

The incumbent will coordinate with the Southwest Regional Freshwater Fisheries Administrator, Division of Fish and Wildlife Research Institute – Freshwater Fisheries Research (FWRI-FFR) staff and Division of Habitat and Species Conservation (HSC) staff to develop aquatic restoration, enhancement, aquatic plant management, and other projects that emphasize improving or maintaining sport fish populations, angler access or the creation of new fishing opportunities. Incumbent will coordinate with HSC - Aquatic Habitat Restoration and Enhancement Section staff as well as HSC - Invasive Plant Management personnel to maintain expertise in those areas and ensure that DFFM’s interests are considered when planning projects and other work on freshwater resources.

 The incumbent will help oversee implementation of the Lake Istokpoga Habitat Management Plan in conjunction with stakeholders, FWRI-FFR and HSC staff.  Design, supervise and implement biological studies on aquatic resources, implement agency established protocols to assess sportfish populations, compile, analyze and interpret biological data and compile technical reports.  The person selected for this position will be required to regularly interact with individuals from within and outside the agency, as well as the public.

 The incumbent will assist with agency outreach and promotional programs including TrophyCatch at community events, state fairs and outdoor expos.  Provides information to the public through presentations, publications, correspondence and media contacts.

 The incumbent will maintain and/or coordinate maintenance of agency equipment including vehicles, vessels, outboard motors, generators and trailers. Obtain bids for maintenance and/or construction projects and equipment repairs as needed.

 The incumbent will assist in preparing required Division or Commission reports, budgets, work plans, technical papers and other reports as needed. Maintains understanding of current fisheries management techniques through literature research and attendance at conferences and seminars.

This position is responsible for supervising one full-time biological Scientist II position and one seasonal part-time creel clerk.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles of fish and wildlife ecology and management

• Knowledge of fish and wildlife habitat restoration

• Knowledge of fish and wildlife research applications

• Knowledge of Florida’s freshwater fish and aquatic plants

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software applications

• Skills in the use of scientific and field equipment including electrofishing, nets, depth finders, meters, trucks and vessels

• Skills in supervision include setting clear expectations, establishing a positive work environment and maintaining accountability. Knowledge of the principles of adaptive leadership.

• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments

• Ability to communicate effectively in-person and virtually to large and small groups

• Ability to work with internal and external technical personnel, managers, government officials, riparian landowners and other stakeholders

• Ability to work independently and execute work assignments within deadlines

• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques

• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to fish and wildlife management

• Ability to travel overnight and work flexible hours to meet project objectives

OPS Fish and Wildlife Technician - FWC (Kissimmee, FL)

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Posting Closing Date: 10/12/2025 

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Minimum Qualifications:

The candidate must be 18 years old. The candidate must complete a three-day vessel training course once hired. Compensation for time and travel costs for training will be provided.

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to candidates with boating experience and proficiency launching and recovering an outboard vessel.

Requirements:

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate. 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

• Position will be responsible for conducting on-the-water angler surveys on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes (Lakes Toho and/or Kissimmee) in Central Florida.

• Incumbent will collect angler effort, catch, and harvest data via verbal angler interviews for freshwater sportfish species such as Florida bass, crappie, and bream.

• Surveys occur during 6-hour periods and consist of boating the entire shoreline of a lake at fixed intervals.

• Incumbent will count and interview every angler encountered in a polite and professional manner. Incumbent will follow a predefined interview protocol. 

• Position will be responsible for safely storing and delivering collected creel data to supervisor.

• This position is temporary, and the surveys run from December 2025-May 2026

• This position will require 15 to 25 hours of work per week.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

• Knowledge of Florida freshwater sportfish species and general angling terminology; and general small boat troubleshooting. 

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally with the public in a polite and professional manner

• Follow explicit interview protocols

• Accurately and legibly record and safely store data; work independently

• Work irregular weekday and weekend work periods, often in inclement weather

• Maintain a valid driver’s license

• Provide own transportation to and from work locations. 

• Skills in trailering, launching, and operating watercraft up to 24ft, likely in inclement weather.

**Please note: incumbent will need to take and pass FWC’s Trailer and boating training prior to conducting surveys. 

Associate Research Scientist - FWC (Marathon, FL)

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Posting Closing Date: 10/15/2025 

$2,230.77 Biweekly, $58,000 Annually

Minimum Qualifications:

8 years professional experience in a closely-related biological field or laboratory is required. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and four years of professional experience in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics; or A master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and three years of professional experience as described above; or A doctorate from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and one year of professional experience as described above can substitute for the required experience.

 
Preferred Qualifications: 

Preference may be given to:

• Applicants with a strong background in data analyses

• Applicants with at least two (2) peer-reviewed publications, of which at least one (1) is as lead author

• Applicants who can demonstrate proficiency in statistics and coding in relevant programs (e.g., R, python, etc.)

• Applicants with a proven record in applying for and obtaining grant funding 

Requirements:

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate. 

Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Not eligible for Telework.

Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume.  Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

Licensure/registration/certification requirements:

SCUBA certification is required

A valid driver's license is required

 
Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The incumbent will serve as a project lead on spiny lobster, benthic ecology, and fisheries research projects using appropriate experimental designs in the Florida Keys. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading and participating in research in field and laboratory research.

• Collecting data on distribution, abundance, size structure, growth, and other population characteristics and fisheries issues using above water and underwater sampling techniques.

• Analyze data using advanced statistical techniques to determine statistical significance and population abundance.

• Prepare reports for fishery managers and other scientists and publish manuscripts suitable for peer reviewed publications and management activities.

• Seek out and prepare high quality proposals for outside funding agencies. Manage funded projects from various sources (state, grants, and contracts).

• The employee will prepare reports for fishery managers and other scientists and publish manuscripts suitable for peer reviewed publications and management activities.

• Establish and maintain close relationships with other SFRL researchers and researchers outside of FWC to ensure the FWC research is relevant to the fishery and ecosystem management needs of the Florida Keys.

• Additional duties include seeking out and preparing high quality proposals for outside funding agencies, performing other related work as required, assisting in other institute activities as requested, as well as promoting and participating in public outreach efforts.

• Field work is conducted underwater and will require maintaining FWRI/AAUS diver status and participation in SCUBA and operating vessels.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to design and implement research studies, coordinate and analyze data, and perform statistical analysis.

• Coordinate work assignments and prepare technical reports and manuscripts.

• Knowledge in the use of PCs, R, (or a PC advanced statistical package); MS office software.

• Safely trailer and operate vessels up to 25’ in length.

• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, principles and procedures used in personnel & budget administration.

• Maintain SCUBA certification, a valid driver’s license, and demonstrate the ability to swim with sufficient skill to save oneself in an emergency.

• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing and establish and maintain working relationships with others.

• Deal effectively with the public and supervise people.

Fisheries and Wildlife Bio Scientist II - FWC (Tequesta, FL)

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Posting Closing Date: 10/19/2025 
Salary: $41,000 Annually

Minimum Qualifications:

5 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 and one year of professional biological experience in a field or laboratory program; or
A master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the biological sciences can substitute for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Preference may be given to candidates with the following qualifications:
Experience assisting with safe and efficient manatee captures and live marine mammal transports.
Experience assisting with conducting high quality marine mammal necropsies and collect the necessary samples and data to determine cause of strand/death.
Experience with necropsy report writing and editing.
Experience with State of Florida purchasing policies and procedures.
FWC boat operator certification.
FWC trailer certification.

Requirements:

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate. 

Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Not eligible for Telework.  Serves in local on-call status on occasional weekend days and holidays and serves in statewide on-call status between 5pm and 8 am Friday evening through Friday morning in a weekly rotation with other FWRI field staff. 

Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume.  Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

 
Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Leads or assists in coordinating timely responses to marine mammal carcass reports for the Southeast Field Lab (SEFL) stranding coverage region covering St Lucie County to Monroe County and inland Okeechobee County. Responses include but are not limited to carcass verifications, tows, recoveries, and transports to designated workup and/or disposal sites including the Marine Mammal Pathobiology Laboratory in St. Petersburg, FL. Leads or assists in conducting consistent, high-quality necropsies on marine mammals to determine cause of death and collects samples and data per protocols in a manner consistent with safe practices (handling sharp instruments, appropriate PPE and appropriate biohazardous waste practices).  Records data and related information in necropsy reports and on data sheets per established protocols.  Responsible for carcass disposal, and cleaning of equipment and instruments.  Leads or assists with safe and efficient manatee rescue operations in the SEFL region including open water captures using a manatee capture boat. Leads live manatee transports to and from manatee critical care and secondary holding facilities.  Leads or assists with other live or dead marine mammal stranding responses, rescues, and transports.  Assists other FWC manatee laboratories with rescue and transport support as needed.  Assists with other marine mammal section priority research projects including but not limited to photo ID, genetics sampling, temperature probes, and aerial surveys.  Serves in regional on-call status between 8am and 5pm on holidays in rotation with other SEFL staff members and on occasional weekend days as needed for the purpose of responding to manatee emergencies.  Serves in statewide on-call status between 5pm and 8 am Friday evening through Friday morning in a weekly rotation with other FWRI-Marine Mammal Section field staff.  Responds to manatee strandings outside of normal work schedule as needed or assigned. Responsible for SEFL vehicle, vessel, and trailer maintenance on weekly and monthly schedule as well as addressing issues as they arise in addition to managing and upkeeping manuals. This position will also train new staff and volunteers on maintenance, trailering, and boat operations, and supervise one seasonal staff member, including recruitment and scheduling. Maintains state purchasing credit card. Responsible for monitoring, purchasing, and restocking laboratory and field consumables at the SEFL. Responsible for purchases as assigned by SEFL supervisor. Performs other duties as assigned. Participates in public outreach events as appropriate

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of: methods of data collection; principles and techniques of research and analysis; marine mammal anatomy and necropsy techniques; live and dead marine mammal stranding response techniques. 

Skills: use of database, spreadsheet, word processing, and graphics software such as Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint; use of scientific biomedical field equipment such as portable ultrasound, PIT tags, and biopsy equipment. 

Abilities to: prepare written necropsy and rescue reports; utilize problem-solving techniques; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, polices and procedure; write high quality manatee necropsy reports; lead or assist with marine mammal necropsies; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, internal and external partners, and the public; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; swim with sufficient skill to save oneself in the event of an emergency; safely operate vehicles, trailers and boats up to 26', including manatee capture boat; effectively and safely lead or assist live and dead marine mammal stranding teams and responses; organize and coordinate work assignments for direct report and work in on-call status on a rotational basis.

Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist III - FWC (Ocala, FL)

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Posting Closing Date: 10/05/2025 

Location: 1239 SW 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34471, or other locations in central Florida considered.

Salary: $1,730.77 bi-weekly + benefits

Supervisor: Alex Kropp

Residency requirement: Florida

Minimum qualifications: A high school diploma and six years of professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program are required. A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field can substitute for four of the six years of required experience.

Preferred qualifications: A Bachelor of Science degree in one of the biological sciences and three years of professional biological experience. Knowledge of gopher tortoise and other wildlife survey procedures, the identification of natural communities and listed wildlife species endemic to Florida is highly desirable.

Knowledge of the Florida listed species process, permitting, and/or wildlife conservation is preferred. A Master of Science degree in one of the biological sciences is preferred.

This is a full-time employment position that is eligible for all career service state employee benefits, including paid leave, health insurance, retirement benefits, tuition waivers for continuing education, and numerous agency trainings for professional development.

To apply: In addition to submitting an electronic State of Florida employment application and completing the qualifying questions, a resume and cover letter must be attached describing your interest in this position and relevant experience.  Answers to qualifying questions must be validated in your application, resume and cover letter.

Description of Duties:

This is a full-time Career Service position that is eligible for all career service state employee benefits including paid leave, health insurance, retirement benefits, tuition waivers for continuing education, and numerous agency trainings for professional development.

This position works in the FWC’s Wildlife Diversity Conservation Section (WDC), serving as the Northeast Region’s Gopher Tortoise Conservation Biologist. This position is responsible for reviewing and processing gopher tortoise permit applications, including drafting permits and related notices to agency standards. This position works in the field conducting site visits to areas under consideration for permitting to verify gopher tortoise surveys/population estimates, evaluate habitat suitability for tortoises and other listed species, and document occurrences of other listed species. Site visits are also conducted on permitted areas to ensure compliance with state rules and Species Guidelines. Responsibilities also include reviewing draft conservation easement documents and habitat management plans to implement permit requirements and conservation goals.

This position has the opportunity to participate in and lead team meetings, seminars, and workshops relating to wildlife resource management, as well as other professional development opportunities within and outside of the FWC. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to participate in outreach activities providing technical and educational information to conservation organizations, professional audiences, schools, and civic groups.

The person in this position works collaboratively with a regional team of species conservation biologists to improve wildlife conservation in the region. This may include assisting with or leading priority imperiled species projects, developing or enhancing partnerships with other organizations, providing technical assistance to the public and other agencies, inputting and managing data, maintaining equipment, and providing other administrative support for regional activities as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge in gopher tortoise and other wildlife survey protocols

• Knowledge of Florida listed species permitting is preferred

• Ability to identify natural communities and listed wildlife species endemic to Florida is highly desirable

• Knowledge or experience of habitat management techniques that benefit terrestrial wildlife

• Ability to spend long hours outdoors, walking across uneven terrain in various climate conditions

• Ability to read and interpret aerial, habitat, soils, and land use maps

• Skill in interacting and communicating effectively with internal and outside entities, including both written and verbal communication

• Skill in presenting technical information to various audiences

• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team

• Skill in using computers and relevant software, use and maintenance of equipment required

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

• Ability to problem-solve and handle conflict with professionalism

• Ability to plan and prioritize work assignments, multi-task, establish and meet deadlines; possesses good time management skills

• Ability to understand and apply applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

• Strong customer service skills required

• Ability to occasionally travel out of town with overnight stays 

• Skill in use of Microsoft Office software, Adobe Acrobat, and ArcGIS