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Posting Closing Date: 08/29/2024
Salary: $1,538.46 biweekly + benefits
Phone: (850) 827-2349
Supervisor: Will Harris
Location: BRISTOL, FL, US, 32321
Nearest Major Market: Panama City
Location: must reside within a 25-mile radius of Telogia Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Liberty County
Working hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (EST), Monday through Friday, may require some night or weekend duty. Occasional overnight travel is required.
List of any subordinates supervised: None
Residency requirement: Florida, must reside within a 25-mile radius of Telogia Creek WMA.
Minimum Level of Education – Preferred Bachelor of Science degree in life or physical science. Four years of direct, related experience may substitute for the Bachelor of Science degree.
License Requirements: Minimum Florida Class E Driver’s License.
FWC Mission Statement: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.
Description of duties:
The FWC’s Northwest Region Wildlife and Habitat Management Section is seeking a highly motivated Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist II to assist the Lead Area Biologist to plan, develop, and implement management activities to manage wildlife populations, improve wildlife habitat and provide public recreational opportunities on the newly acquired Telogia Creek Wildlife Management Area in Liberty County. The incumbent, under the direct supervision of the Lead Area Wildlife Biologist, assists with the planning, development and implementation of natural community restoration and maintenance and wildlife management programs on the area. Prepares various plans and documents that guide multiple-use management. Plans and assists with the application of land management treatments including prescribed burning, timber thinning, mowing, roller chopping, groundcover restoration, chemical control of invasive plants, and maintenance of wildlife openings. Surveys and monitors game, locally important and imperiled wildlife species using scientifically accepted protocols. Conducts vegetation surveys including those of imperiled native flora and monitors vegetation response to habitat manipulations. Plans, develops and oversees construction and 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. Manages public hunts and collection of biological data. 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. Completes other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge and experience in conducting wildlife surveys including game and 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 nonnative 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, etc.)