Requisition No: 31417
Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
Working Title: OPS F&W BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST I - 77901365
Position Number: 77901365
Salary: $13.00/ hr, 20 hrs per week
Posting Closing Date: 03/26/2018
Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI)
Wildlife Research – Marine Mammals
DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES:
This half-time position, located in Tequesta, participates in Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s manatee research program in a seven-county area along southeast coast Florida. This is a part-time position, approximately 20 hrs. /week, including one weekend day.
Duties may include but are not limited to: recovery of manatee carcasses from a seven county area in southeast Florida, conduct necropsies on badly decomposed manatee carcasses and transport fresh to moderately decomposed manatee carcasses to the necropsy facility in St. Petersburg; participate in manatee rescue, including coordination of capture and transportation of injured manatees to the appropriate rehabilitation facilities; conduct aerial surveys of manatees and participate in aerial synoptic surveys for manatees; track radio-tagged manatees and photograph manatees for photo identification purposes; operate a computer and software such as Excel, Access and Word; assist with regional water temperature monitoring project; data entry, office work and public outreach including working with the media; 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, weekends and frequently on holidays. Occasional overnight travel required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree with a major in one of the biological or life sciences.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Applicant must obtain boater safety certification within the first six months of employment. Applicant must be able to swim proficiently. Field work is highly physical and applicant must be able to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis. Applicant 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 nights, 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 FL driver’s license.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Marine mammal stranding-response experience is preferred. Knowledge of and the ability to use personal computers, field gear, and cameras are highly desired. The ability to safely operate and trailer boats less than 30 feet in length is also highly desired.
WHAT IS OPS EMPLOYMENT? Other Personal Services (OPS) employment is a temporary
employer/employee relationship used solely for accomplishing short term or intermittent tasks. OPS employees do not fill established positions and may not be assigned the duties of any vacant authorized position. OPS employees are at-will employees and are subject to actions such as pay changes, changes to work assignment, and terminations at the pleasure of the agency head or designee.
WHAT BENEFITS ARE APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES?
* State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan* - mandatory
* Workers’ Compensation - mandatory
* Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) - mandatory
* Participation in state group insurance (upon availability and you must meet eligibility requirements)
* Deferred Compensation - voluntary
* Employee Assistance Program – voluntary
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Please submit a current resume, list of three references, and a cover letter along with your State of Florida Employment Application in People First, as an attachment.
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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.
Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
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