OPS Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist III - FWC (Tallahassee, FL)

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Posting Closing Date: 02/26/2025 

 Pay Rate: $21.63 per hour 

Phone: 850-922-4330

Supervisor: Jenny Moreau

List of Subordinates Supervised:  None

Office Address: 1875 Orange Ave E, Tallahassee, FL  32311

Working Hours:  40 hours per week; Typically Monday-Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM, though hours may vary with type of work and may require work on weekends, evenings or holidays.  

Residency Requirement:  Must live within 30 miles of office location 

Description of Position and Duties:

The Division of Habitat and Species Conservation is comprised of six sections and two offices. This opportunity is to join the Imperiled Species Management Section’s Bear Management Program (BMP). The Bear Data Specialist will assist BMP staff with: Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) of BMP data (e.g., calls, captures, vehicle collisions), both in hard copy and digital formats and train others on the process; data compilation, including creating charts and maps for internal and external sources; BMP budget monitoring and reconciliation; vehicle log reconciliation; electronic, verbal, and written communications with internal and external sources concerning various bear related topics; statewide property management; public outreach within a two hour radius of Tallahassee; reviewing, preparing, and tracking correspondence assignments; working independently on special projects and/or assisting in directing and completing special projects or other activities as needed by the supervisor; and performing other work as needed.

Level of Education & Experience: Prefer a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, or other natural resources field. Proficiency in MS software applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required, familiarity with Salesforce, SharePoint, and ArcGIS preferred.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Proficient in the English language

  • Ability to use personal computers using Windows OS

  • Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments

  • Ability to actively listen

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

  • Ability to process information logically

  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions

  • Ability to communicate effectively

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

  • Ability to work on a single task for extended periods of time

  • Possess a high level of attention to detail, a sense of urgency, and proactiveness

  • Ability to multi-task effectively by planning and prioritizing work assignments

  • Ability to deal and communicate effectively with stakeholders/constituents

  • Maintain a high level of accuracy while balancing changes in workload

Other requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Travel is required to perform the duties of this position (1-25%).

OPS Employment Description: This is a full-time OPS (Other Personnel Services) position. OPS employees are paid for the number of hours they work. OPS employees do not receive paid leave, or paid holidays. OPS staff have the potential for health insurance benefits and participation in the Deferred Compensation investment retirement program.

How to Apply:  Application packets must be submitted through the State of Florida’s official employment site (https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/). All applicants must submit a cover letter and resume in addition to the state application to be considered.