FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST II – 77072830
Location: SUNRISE, FL, US, 33323
Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Working Title: FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST II - 77072830
Position Number: 77072830
Salary: $1,234.18 bi-weekly + benefits
Posting Closing Date: 04/22/2022
Position number: 77072830
Position Address: 10088 NW 53rd Street, Sunrise, FL 33351
Supervisor: Jacob Larsson
Description of duties: The FWC’s South Region is seeking a highly motivated candidate to assist with the management of Holey Land and Rotenberger Wildlife Management Areas (WMA). This position serves as a wildlife biologist on a highly productive team to restore and enhance habitats for the benefit of a variety of wildlife and for the enjoyment of Florida residents and visitors. Primary responsibilities will be assisting with the planning, development, and implementation of habitat and wildlife management programs for the WMA, including the application of prescribed fire, and conducting and providing contract oversight for chemical vegetation control, tree island restoration, and other restoration activities.
Additionally, this position will assist with conducting wildlife and vegetation surveys; collecting biological data from hunter-harvested animals; coordinating and implementing managed public hunts; preparing and submitting administrative and biological reports; supervising seasonal staff; and furthering agency goals through interactions with cooperating agencies and stakeholders. Occasionally the biologist will attend regional and divisional meetings as well as various trainings as needed.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities: Knowledge of, and experience with, wildlife biology, including the assessment and inventory of wildlife and habitat. Fire ecology and plant succession knowledge; applied knowledge of habitat management practices, principles, and restoration techniques, such as prescribed fire and exotic plant control. Ability to collect, organize, and analyze biological field data, and write reports. Familiarity with outdoor recreational activities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work well with team members and members of the public. Initiative, motivation, and self-direction necessary to work productively unsupervised alone, as well as function as a member of a team. Strong organizational skills: ability to manage work assignments and set priorities. Ability to operate specialized equipment (e.g., airboats) and navigate using GPS units and aerial maps independently in remote areas. Ability to perform strenuous work in extreme weather conditions typical of south Florida; in good physical condition and able to work outside year-round. Proficiency with typical Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, etc.) and familiarity with geospatial software including ArcGIS.
Preferred qualifications: Knowledge of south Florida ecological communities, primarily the Everglades ecosystem; experience with heavy/specialized equipment and trailering; skilled in performing minor repairs on infrastructure and equipment; and proficiency with ArcGIS.
Broadband code: 19-1023-02
Class code: 5028
Region: South
Title: Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist II
County: Broward
Working hours: 8-5 M-F, early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required
List of any subordinates supervised: No full-time employees. May supervise seasonal employees.
Residency requirement: Must live within 25 miles of Sunrise Wildlife Field Office
Level of Education: Bachelor’s degree with a major in one of the biological sciences.
Hire-in Pay: $32,088.68 (annually) + benefits
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.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami