FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST II

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

Seasonal Collier County Anchor Steward

Seasonal Collier County Anchor Steward

Audubon Florida

Marco Island, FL

APPLY ONLINE ONLY AT:
https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/4862/seasonal-collier-county-anchor-steward/job

Position Summary

Audubon Florida supports management of beach-nesting birds at many locations on the Gulf Coast and Northeast Atlantic Coast of Florida by surveying, posting, stewarding and protecting nesting areas from disturbance. To better monitor and protect the nesting shorebirds along beaches and other nest sites Audubon is hiring a seasonal Beach Anchor Steward to work at beach-nesting bird sites within Collier County, Florida. The site most likely requiring stewardship is Big Marco Pass CWA. Nesting species may include Wilson’s Plover and Black Skimmer. The primary responsibility of the Anchor Steward is to organize and train volunteers in order to help monitor nesting birds and to conduct public outreach around the shore/seabird nesting areas. Additional responsibilities include aiding with additional sea/shorebird surveys with the supervisor, assisting external partners with research and management, and data management at the discretion of the supervisor.

This is a full-time, 40 hour per week, seasonal position focused on weekend days and holidays, including Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day, if nesting persists until the latter holiday. The position is expected to begin on April 15, 2022 and continue through the end of nesting season, to be determined in consultation with supervisor. Nesting may persist into August or early September but can end early in the event of a catastrophic event or other total loss of nesting activity.

Essential Functions

- Monitor nesting birds and conduct minimum weekly counts of nests, chicks, and fledged young of each nesting species, and enter/report data to the supervisor.

- Assist site managers and Audubon staff with installing symbolic fencing around new nest areas as needed.

- Conduct public outreach at nesting beaches on weekends (Friday – Sunday) and holidays generally between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Hours may run longer or change as needed, and longer hours are anticipated on holiday weekends.

- Assist with recruiting volunteers; train and schedule volunteers to chaperone nesting birds and to conduct public outreach at nesting beaches on weekends and holidays.

- Work closely with site managers and Audubon staff, external partners, and volunteers in a positive and professional manner at all times.

- Assist with additional surveys and research with Audubon Florida staff and external partners.

Qualifications and Experience

- Experience and ability with record-keeping and summarizing data for grant-required reports.

- Ability to recruit, train, support, and schedule volunteers.

- Work well independently and with other staff and volunteers.

- Must be comfortable with boating and working in a marine environment. Experience operating small motorboats preferred.

- A positive and diplomatic attitude.

- Demonstrated capability of physically active work walking on sandy beaches carrying field equipment during Florida summer field conditions. Ability to lift 30 lbs.

- Must have a valid driver's license and a personal vehicle suited for transportation to complete assigned tasks.

- Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

- Familiarity with Southwest Florida beaches preferred.

- Previous experience with monitoring and stewardship for one shore/seabird nesting season strongly preferred, but similar experience will be considered.

- Bilingual or Spanish speaking is a plus.

- Interest in conservation and passion for the mission of the National Audubon Society a must.

EEO Statement

The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.

Accessibility Statement

The National Audubon Society endeavors to keep our careers site accessible to any and all users.  If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Accommodations@audubon.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Seasonal Lee County Anchor Steward

Seasonal Lee County Anchor Steward
Audubon Florida

Fort Myers, FL

APPLY ONLINE ONLY AT:

https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/4863/seasonal-lee-county-anchor-steward/job

Position Summary

Audubon Florida supports management of beach-nesting birds at many locations on the Gulf Coast and Northeast Atlantic Coast of Florida by surveying, posting, stewarding and protecting nesting areas from disturbance. To better monitor and protect the nesting shorebirds along beaches and other nest sites, Audubon is hiring a seasonal Bird Anchor Steward to work at beach-nesting bird sites within Lee County, Florida. The site most likely requiring stewardship include Black Skimmer and Least Tern colonies within Little Estero Critical Wildlife Area and private sections of Fort Myers Beach. There are also nesting Wilson’s and Snowy Plovers in the area. The primary responsibility of the Anchor Steward is to organize and train volunteers in order to help monitor nesting birds and to conduct public outreach around the shore/seabird nesting areas.

This is a part-time, 20-hour per week, seasonal position focused on weekends and holidays, including Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day, if nesting persists through the latter. The position is expected to begin April 15, 2022 and continue through the end of nesting season, to be determined in consultation with supervisor. Nesting may persist into late-August to mid-September but can end early in the event of a catastrophic event or other total loss of nesting activity.

Essential Functions

• Monitor nesting birds and conduct minimum weekly counts of nests, chicks, and fledged young of each nesting species, and enter/report data to the supervisor.

• Assist Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission staff, Audubon staff, and site managers with installing symbolic fencing around new nest areas as needed.

• Conduct public outreach at nesting beaches on weekends (Friday- Sunday) and holidays generally between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Hours may run longer per day or change as needed, and this is anticipated on holiday weekends.

• Assist with recruiting volunteers; train and schedule volunteers to chaperone nesting birds and conduct public outreach at nesting beaches on weekends and holidays.

• Work closely with site managers and Audubon staff, external partners, and volunteers in a positive and professional manner at all times.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience and ability with record-keeping and summarizing data for grant-required reports.

• Ability to recruit, train, support, and schedule volunteers.

• Work well independently and with other staff and volunteers.

• A positive and diplomatic attitude.

• Demonstrated capability of physically active work walking on sandy beaches carrying field equipment during Florida summer field conditions. Ability to lift 30 lbs.

• Must have a valid driver's license and a personal vehicle suited for transportation to complete assigned tasks.

• Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.

• Familiarity with Southwest Florida beaches preferred.

• Previous experience with monitoring and stewardship for one shore/seabird nesting season preferred, but similar experience will be considered.

• Bilingual or Spanish speaking is a plus.

• Interest in conservation and passion for the mission of the National Audubon Society a must.

EEO Statement

The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.

Accessibility Statement

The National Audubon Society endeavors to keep our careers site accessible to any and all users.  If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Accommodations@audubon.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Seasonal Three Rooker Island Shorebird Stewardship Coordinator

Seasonal Three Rooker Island Shorebird Stewardship Coordinator
Audubon Florida

Pinellas County, FL

APPLY ONLINE ONLY AT:

https://careers-audubon.icims.com/jobs/4843/seasonal-three-rooker-island-shorebird-stewardship-coordinator/job

Position Summary

From April through September, the Seasonal Three Rooker Island Shorebird Monitoring Stewardship Coordinator is primarily responsible for assisting Florida Park Service staff with beach-nesting bird monitoring and stewardship work at sites in Pinellas County, Florida. Waterbird species surveyed include but are not limited to Black Skimmers, Royal Terns, Laughing Gull, Snowy Plovers, and American Oystercatchers. Stewardship activities will be conducted on Three Rooker Island, located within Anclote Key Preserve State Park. Surveys and monitoring will be conducted on all islands within Anclote Key Preserve State Park (Three Rooker Island, Anclote Key, and Anclote Bar) and within Honeymoon Island State Park and Caladesi Island State Park. At these sites, the coordinator is responsible for assisting Park staff with:

·         Posting symbolic fencing and signage around beach-nesting bird sites and maintaining said posting.

·         Monitoring and surveying nest sites weekly for evidence of disturbance or predation.

·         Performing formal nesting bird surveys weekly including during five formal, one-week time windows (including color band resighting).

·         Non-breeding shorebird surveys and band resightings, especially focused on state and federally listed species.

·         Data entry, recordkeeping, and reporting as directed by supervisor and by Park staff.

·         Helping protect sites from disturbance through stewardship activities requiring motorboat transportation to and from Three Rooker Island; organize and work closely with volunteers to chaperon beach-nesting bird colonies during busy warm-weather weekends and major holidays; educating beachgoers about these species; encouraging compliance with posted areas; and engaging in outreach to user groups as directed by supervisor.

This position performs coastal bird surveys for breeding and non-breeding waterbirds and resighting color-banded birds (including piping plovers and red knots), assists with posting and maintaining symbolic fencing, assists with volunteer recruitment and management, training, and appreciation, operates an Audubon motorboat to provide transportation for bird stewards to and from Three Rooker Island on weekend days and major holidays, and helps conduct outreach to key user groups impacting coastal birds.

This is a full-time seasonal position with a start date of April 18, 2022 and ending in mid-September of 2022, determined in consultation with supervisor and Park staff. This seasonal position is funded through Fall 2023 with future funding possible. The Stewardship Coordinator will be based out of their home in the Tampa Bay area. This is an exciting seasonal position for a professional biologist with shorebirds/seabird survey skills, as well as experience with solo operation of small vessels in nearshore marine waters subject to tides, strong currents, and inclement weather. Wet landings are required to disembark passengers at several islands.

Essential Functions

With direction from the Shorebird Project Manager and designated Florida Park staff, the Coordinator will ensure:

• All sites are surveyed weekly, including during the monthly state-prescribed beach-nesting bird survey windows.

• All sites are posted with symbolic fencing and signage by posting deadlines.

• All sites are monitored weekly for signs of disturbance and changes in nesting status.

• All sites are stewarded to the terms of Audubon’s contract.

• Survey data and band resights are entered into the Florida Shorebird Database and Access or Excel databases as directed by the supervisor or Park staff within one week following the survey date.

• Summaries of survey and stewardship data required for grant report submissions.

• Contribution of photographs and short stories about birds and bird stewardship for use on Audubon website and in social media.

• Periodic cleaning and maintenance of program vehicles, trailers, and boats as needed.

• Mentorship and management volunteers engaged in monitoring and stewardship activities.

• Engagement of the public around coastal bird conservation through outreach at beach sites and through presentations to user groups.

This position is required to work independently and in partnership with designated Florida Park Service staff or with another full-time staff, as part of a team of bird stewards on weekends and holidays, and will be responsible for solo operation of boats to access offshore barrier island sites for survey work, posting, and stewardship.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in biology, wildlife ecology or related field required.

• Demonstrated experience in solo operation of a motorboat in nearshore marine waters with wet landings required.

• Demonstrated experience with performing field work in challenging coastal marine conditions required.

• 1-2 years' demonstrated experience performing bird surveys required; experience in shorebird and seabird identification and performing waterbird surveys strongly preferred.

• Strong verbal communication and problem-solving skills; excellent judgment and decision-making skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to maintain accountability for work products.

• Demonstrated experience working with partners and volunteers, as well as operating and maintaining equipment including boats, trucks and trailers.

• Must have a valid driver's license and a personal vehicle suited for transportation to complete assigned tasks.

• Bilingual preferred, but not required.

• Familiarity with coastal conservation lands of the Pinellas County Gulf coast a plus.

• Must be able to lift and carry 30 lbs., walk up to 4 miles on beach sand carrying spotting scope and day pack, work long days and weekends, as needed, in Florida summer field conditions.

• Interest in conservation and passion for the mission of the National Audubon Society a must.

EEO Statement

The National Audubon Society is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, inclusion and equal opportunity and actively seek a diverse pool of candidates in this search.

Accessibility Statement

The National Audubon Society endeavors to keep our careers site accessible to any and all users.  If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Accommodations@audubon.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Wildlife Biologist/Lease Liaison 2

Internal Application Process – for employees with company email/system log-in:

Note: The On-line system is part of GHR, the same system used for performance reviews and goalsetting.

1. Click here to go to the “Opportunities” section of the Infor-Mingle GHR Tool. (Also accessible from SharePoint from the “Tools” drop down.)

2. Scroll through the list of opportunities to find the “Wildlife Biologist-Lease Liaison 2 (Job ID: 251)” job posting.

3. Click “Apply Now”

4. The system will lead you through the process of uploading a resume and updating your Employment and Educational History.

External Application Process – for external applicants and employees without company email/system log-in:

1. Click the following link to view the job posting for “Wildlife Biologist-Lease Liaison 2 (Job ID: 251)”

https://hcm-agreserves-prd.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=54

1. Click “Apply” at the top of the page.

2. Click “Register” and the system leads you through creating an account and brief profile to apply for the position.

3. Note: Save your password - you will need it to log into the system in the future.