OPS Biological Scientist I - FWC (Port Charlotte, FL)

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Posting Closing Date: 10/01/2025 

$20 per hour

Minimum Qualifications:

2 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: Marine mammal stranding-response experience is preferred.

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.

Knowledge and experience with grant writing and budgeting is highly desired.

The ability to safely operate and trailer boats less than 30 feet in length is also highly desired.

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, Sunday through Thursday. Not eligible for Telework.  Serves in local on-call status on holidays in a rotation with other 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:

Duties include but are not limited to fielding calls from FWC Law Enforcement, other agencies, and the public regarding marine mammals, particularly manatees and cetaceans, verification of mortalities and distressed manatees and cetaceans, potentially in need of rescue. Recovery of manatee carcasses from a ten-county area in Southwest Florida and stranded cetaceans from three of the those within the ten-county region. Conduct field necropsies on badly decomposed manatee carcasses and transport fresh to moderately decomposed manatee carcasses to the necropsy facility in St. Petersburg. Participate in the marine mammal stranding network, including coordination of capture and transportation of injured manatees and live cetaceans to the appropriate rehabilitation facility and conduct necropsies on fresh dead to badly decomposed stranded cetaceans Conduct aerial surveys of manatees, track radio-tagged manatees and photograph manatees for photo identification purposes. Participate in aerial synoptic surveys for manatees. Operate a computer and software such as Arcview, Excel, Access and Word. Participate in data entry, office work and extensive public outreach including working with the media. Perform tasks such as general cleaning of office and equipment, vehicle, trailer and boat maintenance and other tasks assigned by supervisor. Work long, unscheduled hours on short notice that include some evenings, most weekends and frequently on holidays. Occasional overnight travel required. 

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. Obtain boater safety certification within the first six months of employment.

Abilities: Must be able to swim proficiently. Field work is highly physical and applicant must be willing and able to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis. Must have the ability to work both as a team member as well as independently in various field situations. Must be able to work under adverse field conditions, potentially at night, on weekends and holidays. Must be able to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships; think logically and apply problem-solving techniques; effectively communicate verbally and in writing; and maintain a valid driver’s License.

Assistant Research Scientist - FWC (Melbourne, FL)

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Posting Closing Date: 10/01/2025 

FWC-FWRI Marine Mammal Section

Assistant Research Scientist – Career Service Position with Benefits

$2,000.00 Biweekly, $52,000 Annually

Minimum Qualifications:

7 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 major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and three 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 two 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 can substitute for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Preference may be given to candidates with the following qualifications:

• Experience leading safe and efficient manatee captures and live marine mammal transports.

• Experience leading 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 through Thursday 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:

Provides leadership, direction, and support for manatee responses within the east central sector (coastal and inland waterways of Volusia, Brevard, Indian River, Seminole, Lake, and Marion Counties) of Florida.  Assures all field station stranding responses are conducted in a timely, professional, and courteous manner.  Assures field station adherence to the manatee carcass recovery and necropsy quota protocol and provides guidance and support for staff which includes response coordination, carcass recovery and necropsy selection, carcass transport and disposal plans.  Leads in conducting consistent, high-quality necropsies on manatees to determine cause of death and to collect samples per protocols. Prepares necropsy and rescue reports, evaluating scientific information for accuracy. Responsible for collection of tissue and skeletal material, as requested, as well as photographs of carcasses. Responsible for proper disposal of carcasses. Transports carcasses to central necropsy facility in a timeframe that maximizes forensic investigations, biological sampling, and cause of death determination while adhering to safe operations including the FWRI safe trailering guidelines.  In conjunction with manatee rescue coordinator, leads manatee rescue operations in east central region including open water captures, effective communications, vessel operation, and may lead with the transport of stranded manatees to the appropriate oceanaria. Leads or assists with manatee rescue and capture operations away from designated area as needed. Participates cooperatively in response to manatee emergencies as needed. Adheres to FWC rules and policies. Able to organize work to meet deadlines and demonstrates cooperation in working with others. Acquires and maintains marine mammal section trailering certification.

Responsible for the supervision of assigned personnel. Duties include but are not limited to: recruitment, training, planning, directing and reviewing work, evaluating performance of assigned employees and ensuring compliance with FWRI rules, policies and procedures including safety procedures. Assure assigned personnel work schedules provide adequate field station coverage for the purposes of responding to stranded manatees. Serves in a state-wide on-call status after operating hours in a weekly rotation with other staff members and provides timely information to field station staff.  Manages day-to-day operation of marine mammal program responsibilities in the east central field office, including but not limited to coordinating with program administration for purchasing of supplies, tracking allotted budget, and preparation of reports for various administrative and grant obligations. Proactively maintain field station equipment, vehicles, vessels, trailers, and supplies and associated facilities including minor repairs and cleaning. Coordinates and leads field station participation in priority Marine Mammal Section projects including manatee photo identification; temperature probe deployment and recovery; aerial surveys; genetic sampling; manatee research capture and tracking for telemetry studies; and assures established project protocols are followed and timely distribution of data to project leaders. Manages stomach content analysis project.  Maintains stomach content sample collection and reading equipment, provides analysis of the samples, collects data, and works with section researchers to apply the data to understanding manatee life history and mortality events.   Assists with priority program science initiatives as needed.  Assists stranding network with other marine mammal strandings as time warrants.  Serves on integrated agency regional response teams for mortality events and serves on strategic marine mammal stranding response planning teams.  Serves as the east central regional response field coordinator during manatee mass mortality events.  Promotes and participates in public outreach efforts as appropriate. Perform related work as required or assigned by supervisor.
 
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 graphic 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 technical reports; utilize problem-solving techniques; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, polices, procedures; maintain assigned marine mammal database, lead marine mammal necropsies and rescues; establish and maintain effective 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 live and dead marine mammal stranding teams and responses; effectively supervise others and plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments for direct reports and work in on-call status on a rotational basis.

OPS Biological Scientist II - FWC (Gainesville, FL)

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Posting Closing Date: 10/17/2025 

$23 per hour

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 can subsitute for the required experience; 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 degrees and professional experience directly relevant to the ecology, conservation, or management of wild amphibians and/or reptiles.

Requirements:

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

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:

The incumbent serves as Biological Scientist II in the Reptile, Amphibian and Terrestrial Invertebrate Research Subsection within the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute. Assists with research and monitoring of amphibians and reptiles associated with central Florida lakes to provide information needed to better conserve the species; field work will be accompanied by mesocosm experiments to help identify mechanisms impacting amphibian and reptiles with the potential to incorporate invertebrates as well. Incumbent will be primarily responsible for data collection but will also have the opportunity to develop research projects, conduct analyses, and write reports and peer-reviewed publications.

Performs routine administrative duties such as preparation of itineraries, travel vouchers, purchase order requisitions, vehicle operation reports, and other administrative reports. Participates in public outreach efforts as appropriate. Assist with related subsection initiatives and obligations.

Participates in agency committees, initiatives, and teams, and in meetings with other partners from other agencies.

Performs related work as required.

 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:  1 – standard methods of data collection and management and the principles and techniques of biological research, including data analysis and publication of results; 2 – biology, conservation, and management of Florida’s amphibians and reptiles; and 3 – ecological analysis techniques.  Ability to: 1 – capture and handle wild amphibians and reptiles, 2 – design and conduct scientific studies, 3 – effectively use common word processing and database software and ArcGIS, 4 – analyze ecological data, especially with use of current analytical software programs; 5 – properly collect biological data and organize data efficiently in electronic databases; 6 – write reports and publish results in technical journals;  7 – work effectively alone or with colleagues and partners; 8 -  work on an irregular schedule for extended hours, travel overnight as needed,  and work in a variety of field conditions; 9 - manage multiple projects simultaneously;  and 10 – Safely drive 4WD vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, small boats. Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.

FWC Panther PES Biologist, OPS Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist III - FWC (Fort Myers, FL)

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Posting Closing Date: 10/05/2025 

Hourly Rate: $22.00

Supervisor: Zachary Wardle

Supervisor contact information for inquiries: Zachary.Wardle@MyFWC.com

Working hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 am-5 pm; work hours may vary due to nature of work

List of any subordinates supervised: None

Residency Requirement: Southwest Florida

Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma and six 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 six years of required experience. A Graduate Degree in a relevant field can substitute for two of the six years of experience. 

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience working with private landowners is highly desired. Proficiency in MS Office, MS SharePoint, Google Earth, and ArcGIS is preferred.

Additional Requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. A valid driver’s license is required. The majority of travel will be within south and central Florida, but statewide travel may occasionally be expected. This position may be required to work some weekends and after regular business hours.

Description of Duties: This is a 2-year term position focused on the Florida Panther Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) Pilot Program under the purview of the FWC’s Panther Management Program. The candidate must be a strong self-starter with excellent communication and public speaking skills who is outgoing, independent, motivated, professional, and able to work with a diverse array of people. The Panther PES Biologist will implement the PES program in collaboration with staff from the FWC’s Landowner Assistance Program. Duties include but are not limited to:

• fostering long-term partnerships with program participants,

• maintaining trail cameras and associated image data on enrolled lands,

• assisting with habitat assessments,

• planning/presenting landowner workshops,

• conducting outreach efforts to a variety of audiences (e.g., commercial cattle producers, homeowners, conservation groups, students, sportsmen) about PES and living with panthers,

• planning focus groups and surveys to engage with landowners and monitor program outcomes and,

• panther field response to pet/livestock depredations, vehicle strikes, telemetry flights, capture efforts, plus potential for limited bear field response opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of Florida panther or puma biology and their habitats and a broad knowledge of wildlife science and ecology;

• Knowledge of carnivore research, management, and conflict minimization techniques;

• Knowledge of private lands conservation, habitat management practices, and effective measures for working with private landowners;

• Knowledge of effective measures for conducting outreach about carnivore science and conservation for various audiences;

• Knowledge of government processes and procedures;

• Skilled in effective communication (oral and written) with peers and stakeholders;

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

• Ability to work independently and on teams;

• Ability to provide clear, timely, and effective updates to supervisor;

• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments;

• Ability to write technical reports and agency correspondence;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, the public, and stakeholders;

• Ability to problem-solve and handle conflict with professionalism;

• Ability to safely operate vehicles;

• Ability to work in harsh outdoor conditions in high heat and humidity and exposure to biting insects and venomous snakes; and

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, with potential night, weekend, and/or holiday work hours. Limited overnight travel may be required.

How to Apply: Application packets must be submitted through the State of Florida’s official employment site (https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/) and must include a cover letter and resume in addition to the state application. Application packets without a cover letter, resume, and state application will not be considered for the position.  Answers to qualifying questions must be validated in application, resume and cover letter.

Land Stewardship Manager - Big Waters Land Trust

To apply, please email your cover letter, resume, and three professional references to landprotection@bwlt.org by September 30.

Starting Salary: $75,000

POSITION SUMMARY

The Land Stewardship Manager oversees the stewardship of fee-owned lands and conservation

easements, including monitoring, enforcement, and land management. This position supervises

stewardship staff and contractors, develops and implements management plans, and supports land

protection activities to ensure that Big Waters’ conservation goals are achieved.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position involves both office and fieldwork. Fieldwork includes strenuous activity in varying and

adverse weather conditions, traversing uneven or rugged terrain, and working in high-noise

environments. The role requires:

• Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20 lbs frequently, and 10 lbs constantly.

• Driving vehicles for work-related duties.

• Climbing ladders and equipment; bending, stooping, crawling, and reaching.

• Strong visual acuity, depth perception, and auditory awareness.

• Occasional work in and around water.

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Essential Functions:

Stewardship Supervision

• Develop and oversee stewardship management and work plans.

• Manage stewardship budgets.

• Supervise land management staff, interns, and volunteers.

• Direct and review conservation easement (CE) monitoring.

• Maintain accurate stewardship records.

• Ensure stewardship activities comply with best management practices and all applicable laws.

Land Stewardship

• Enforce conservation easement terms in alignment with Land Trust Standards and Practices.

• Perform property management, monitoring, and enforcement on Big Waters fee-owned and

CE lands as needed, supporting supervised staff.

Conservation Planning

• Maintain working knowledge of Big Waters’ Conservation Plan.

• Research land ownership and conservation values of priority properties.

Landowner Support

• Assist and advise landowners, including CE landowners, on land management planning.

• Review CE reserved rights requests and ensure compliance with approved activities.

• Meet with landowners and assess how Big Waters can support them through:

o Conservation easement and fee-simple acquisitions or donations.

o Connections to stewardship assistance programs.

Land Protection

• Support property evaluations, including assessment of conservation values, management

needs, and potential liabilities.

• Prepare and submit project evaluations to the Director of Land Protection.

• Assist with drafting conservation easements and ownership strategies aligned with

stewardship best practices.

• Write and review Baseline Documentation Reports.

• Assist in securing funding for land protection and stewardship, including supporting

partnerships with government agencies, conservation organizations, and private entities.

GIS

• Create maps to support land acquisition and conservation planning.

• Use GIS for spatial analyses, such as identifying properties with specific natural resource

attributes or landowners meeting defined criteria.

Outreach and Communications

• Assist in creating outreach materials.

• Support outreach and education efforts on a limited basis.

• Write grant proposals for land conservation and stewardship.

• Attend Big Waters Foundation events as a representative of the organization.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in natural sciences (biology, forestry, environmental studies, restoration

ecology, botany, or related field). Relevant experience may substitute for a degree with

demonstrable expertise.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in stewardship and land protection, including work with

volunteers, ecological restoration, exotic species control, replanting, reporting, plan writing,

and CE monitoring/enforcement.

• Proficiency in GIS applications and spatial analysis.

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Ability to organize and manage volunteers effectively.

• Strong conflict-resolution skills and ability to maintain positive relationships with diverse

stakeholders.

• Ability and willingness to collaborate with local, state, regional, and national partners to build

strong conservation coalitions.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to set priorities.

• Capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Flexible, self-directed, and able to work under pressure.

• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and accurate record keeping.

• Ability to read maps and navigate in the field using maps and GPS.

• Ability to operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, and field equipment.

• Competency with computer software including ESRI ArcGIS, Microsoft Word, Excel,

PowerPoint, and web-based tools.

• Physical ability to travel to remote properties, hike and wade through varied terrain and

conditions, and work outdoors for extended periods with potential wildlife encounters.

• Valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and clean driving record (Florida license required).

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Desirable Qualifications

• Familiarity with Florida native plants.

• Ability to identify plants using a dichotomous key.

• Comfortable with public speaking and presentations.

• Florida Herbicide Applicator certification.

• First Aid certification.

• Prescribed Fire certification(s).

Seasonal Field Biologist - Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy (Tallahassee, FL)

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Last Date to Apply: Open until filled, Priority by September 21, 2025

Start/End Date: November 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026

Compensation: $17-19/hr DOE

About the Organization

The Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy (ARC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on the conservation and restoration of amphibian and reptile populations and their habitats across the United States. ARC focuses on implementing field programs in high-priority areas for amphibians and reptiles to improve their chances of survival. Our work includes inventory, monitoring, research, habitat restoration, population augmentation, and developing management plans across Priority Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Areas (PARCAs). Learn more at ARCProtects.org.

Position Description

ARC is seeking a seasonal Biological Technician near Tallahassee, FL. This position does not provide housing or housing assistance.  Primary duties will include participation in field projects in the Apalachicola PARCA and St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge. Projects are diverse in nature, but generally involve habitat restoration and management through rare herp inventory and monitoring, invasive plant/animal removal, population management, and community engagement. In a 3-person crew, your team will work independently with a remote supervisor to meet project goals. This position is on-location to:

• Assist in monitoring efforts and data collection for focal herpetofauna and invasive species using eDNA, trapping, and targeted surveys.

• Assist in egg collection and larval-rearing for frosted flatwoods salamander headstarting program.

• Survey for larval and adult salamanders via daytime dipnetting and nocturnal spotlight surveys.

• Mesocosm tank maintenance including routine monitoring of plankton food colonies for larval salamanders.

• Assist in invasive plant control efforts including manual removal, mechanical removal, and herbicide application within and surrounding ephemeral wetlands.

• Assist in vegetation and habitat surveys of ephemeral wetlands.

• Assist in project reporting and survey implementation.

• Represent ARC’s on-the-ground presence to build relationships and communicate with state/federal agencies, private citizens, and organizations.

Desired Experience/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field

• 2+ years experience with wildlife monitoring projects, preferably herpetofauna 

• Experience working with flatwoods salamanders, headstarting, or other T&E species.

• Working knowledge of North Florida species, ecosystems, and herpetofauna sampling methods.

• Experience using digital maps to identify, relay, and track project boundaries and data. 

• Willingness to periodically travel, camp, or work varied hours (e.g. night surveys)  

• Ability to execute multiple projects, maintain organized results, and relay issues to meet project deadlines.

• Applicant must be self-motivated, responsible, and have the ability to solve problems.

• Experience navigating landscapes and driving 4×4 roads with offline and digital maps.

• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work long hours outdoors, year-round.

OPS Research Assistant - FWC (Lakeland, FL)

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Posting Closing Date: 09/19/2025 

$20 per hour

3900 Drane Field Road

Lakeland, FL 33811

Minimum Qualifications: 4 years professional experience in a closely-related biological field, laboratory program, physical or natural sciences, or mathematics 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 can substitute for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Preference may be given to candidates with field experience identifying and sampling aquatic vegetation and/or working in aquatic environments with currents (i.e., rivers or tidal areas).

Requirements: Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate. Employment in this position requires possession of a valid Florida driver’s license.

Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Work hours during field trips often deviate from this schedule and are established by the sampling team. This position is 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.

Submit a cover letter and resume with your application materials. 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is a temporary, full-time (>30 hours/week) biological research position funded by a State Wildlife Grant through 6/30/2027, with potential continuation contingent upon future grant awards. The position will serve on the statewide Freshwater Plants Research team, whose mission is to conduct applied research to assist and inform ecosystem managers on priority aquatic plant issues. Priority issues vary over time as needed by the management community and currently include assessment of submergent and emergent aquatic plant communities in lakes and rivers, aquatic plant control techniques, habitat restoration, and revegetation methods. Specific job duties include but are not limited to the following:

Serve as a crew member of a sampling team to collect biological data for the project: Assessment of Aquatic Vegetation and Salinity in Coastal Wetlands of Florida Rivers. The study area will include 10 rivers along the Florida gulf coast. The sampling protocol will include navigating sampling sites using handheld GPS units, identifying and surveying aquatic vegetation coverage within sampling plots, and measuring water quality parameters along the sampling reach. Duties will include operating FWC vehicles, towing trailers, and operating vessels in waters of the state. Duties will include participation in overnight sampling trips, and potentially working under extreme environmental conditions (e.g., heat, winds and rough water, currents, sheltering from storms, and long hours in the field as needed to complete work assignments).

Maintain sampling equipment, vehicles, and vessels and prepare for sampling trips. Enter field data into computer databases, including quality assurance quality control (QAQC) measures to ensure accuracy of entries. Assist with data analysis and writing grant reports to document project progress and results. Assist Freshwater Plants Research staff with supplemental data collection including literature reviews, data downloads from agency websites, and/or additional field sampling efforts. Promote and participate in FWC public outreach events (e.g., Marine Quest) as assigned. Complete administrative tasks including agency training; submission of timesheets, vehicle reports, and travel forms; and keeping current on email and schedule via Outlook calendar.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles and techniques used in scientific research including the collection and organization of field data, freshwater plant identification, and ecology.

Skill in the safe operation of vehicles, trailers, and watercraft (<25 ft.); the use of scientific sampling equipment such as GPS and YSI water quality meters; and computer operation and software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.