Requisition No: 11612
Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Working Title: OPS Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist III 77904098
Position Number: 77904098
Salary: $18.21 an hour
Posting Closing Date: 06/05/2017
Position number: 77904098
Address: 3911 Highway 2321, Panama City, FL 32409
Supervisor: Fred Robinette
Description of duties:
This OPS position works with a team of biologists and technicians to manage natural communities and wildlife populations on the Fitzhugh Carter Tract of Econfina Creek WMA. The incumbent, under the direct supervision of the District Wildlife Biologist, assists with the planning, development and implementation of a comprehensive fisheries and wildlife management program on the area. Surveys and monitors focal and imperiled wildlife species using scientifically accepted protocols. Conducts vegetation surveys including those of imperiled native flora and monitors vegetation response to habitat manipulations. Assists landowner with 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. Assists with management of public recreational use programs. Assists with wildlife disease surveillance. Analyzes and reports data to direct future management decisions. Assists and collaborates with staff on other conservation areas and provides technical assistance to individuals, organizations, and other government agencies regarding wildlife and habitat management including nuisance bear abatement. Participates in team meetings, seminars and workshops relating to wildlife resource management or other training opportunities. Provides presentations to conservation organizations, schools and civic groups.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
▪ Knowledge and experience in conducting wildlife surveys with an emphasis on 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, Access, etc.)
Broadband code: 19-1023-03
Class code: 5074
Region: Northwest (03)
Title: OPS Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist III
County: Washington County
Working hours: 7:00 am to 4:00 pm (CST), Monday through Friday, may require some night or weekend duty
List of any subordinates supervised: OPS Fish and Wildlife Technician; OPS Check Station Operators
Residency requirement: Florida, must reside within a 25 mile radius of the Econfina Creek WMA
Minimum Level of Education- Bachelor’s Degree in a life or 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.