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Posting Closing Date: 02/18/2025
$19 per hour
Location: Home-based ideally in South Santa Rosa County, South Okaloosa County, or South Walton County
Minimum Qualifications:
4 years professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program is required.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences can substitute for the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference may be given to candidates with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences. Preference may also be given to candidates demonstrating direct knowledge of fisheries, experience identifying finfish to species, or relevant experience working in marine fisheries monitoring programs.
Requirements:
Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate.
The project work will be paid for through state and federal funds which are subject to annual renewals and appropriations. Continued employment is anticipated but contingent upon annual renewals of funding.
The selected applicant will be required to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays, for long durations (10 or more hours), early in the morning and late at night. Direct contact with the public and representatives of the fishing industry on a daily basis is required, and the selected applicant will be expected to represent the Commission in a courteous and professional manner at all times. The selected applicant will be expected to work as part of a team and must also be able to work independently without direct supervision.
The position is home-based with frequent day-time travel throughout Walton, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Escambia Counties, as well as travel to other regions of Florida as needed.
The selected applicant must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
Conduct directed research and monitoring of recreational fisheries by assisting with new and ongoing marine recreational fishing surveys. Duties will include but are not limited to: conducting dockside interviews with recreational anglers to gather data on catch rates, effort, gear and area fished; sampling fish to collect accurate length and weight measurements and biological samples for age, growth and reproduction; processing field and laboratory samples following standardized protocols; conducting data entry using personal computers and database software; reviewing data for quality assurance; and participation in public outreach efforts as appropriate. Perform other duties related to program and facility functions as requested by section supervisor.
To learn more about the projects we are hiring for, visit the following websites:
Marine Recreational Fisheries Program (MRIP): https://myfwc.com/research/saltwater/fishstats/recreational-fisheries/landings/
State Reef Fish Survey (SRFS): https://myfwc.com/research/saltwater/fishstats/srfs/
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of: fish morphology and identification of marine fish to species; statistical survey sampling methods and data collection. Ability to: communicate to the public effectively with tact and diplomacy; to gather, maintain, and analyze data; maintain clear and accurate field data sheets; maintain field sampling equipment; establish and maintain effective work relationships; operate a computer and software such as spreadsheets and word processing; think logically and apply problem-solving techniques; communicate effectively verbally and in writing, maintain a valid driver’s license, work in high heat and other adverse weather conditions, work long hours early in the morning and late at night, and work weekends and holidays as needed.