Job Announcement
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission: OPS Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist II
Description of duties: Incumbent is responsible for day to day operations on the Everglades and Francis S. Taylor Wildlife Management Area located in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties for the Wildlife and Habitat Management section within the Division of Habitat and Species Conservation. Specific duties include contract oversight and participation in hydrologic and vegetative restoration programs, conducting wildlife surveys, assisting with the development and implementation of budgets and annual operational plans, assisting with the development and promotion of both hunting and non-hunting public use programs, and assistance with setting management and restoration objectives consistent with agency and division directives.
Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Must have knowledge of south Florida ecological communities, primarily the Everglades ecosystem, and the ability to navigate using GPS units and aerial maps. Must have the ability to operate specialized equipment, strong organizational skills, and experience in accurately collecting and organizing field data. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills are preferred. This job involves strenuous work in extreme weather conditions typical of south Florida and requires the incumbent to be in good physical condition and able to work outside year-round. Must be able to work as part of a team and must be able to work independently in the field once trained.
Working hours: 8-5 M-F; early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required. Position will begin approximately in the end of April.
Salary: $18.77/hour (40 hours per week, 1920 hours per year). This is an OPS position, which includes health benefits (must meet eligibility requirements) but does not provide paid leave.
Required qualifications:
• Must live within a 25-mile radius of the Sunrise Wildlife Field Office located at 10088 NW 53rd Street, Sunrise, FL 33351.
• Minimum Bachelor of Science degree with a major in one of the biological sciences.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class E driver’s license with a clean driving record (Class A or B CDL preferred). Please apply by March 20th via the People First website: https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/SUNRISE-OPS-F-&-W-BS-II-77902012-FL-33412/638030700/.
Supervisor/Contact:
Rachel Taylor
Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist III
Everglades and Francis S. Taylor WMA Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
Office: 954-453-1786
Email: rachel.taylor@myfwc.com