Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist IV - FWC (Clewiston, FL)

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Posting Closing Date: 09/12/2025 

FTE Biweekly Rate of Pay: $1,923.08 bi-weekly + benefits

Supervisor: Dan Mitchell

Supervisor contact information for inquiries: Marsha Ward, (954) 325-3702

Working Hours: 8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday, evenings and weekend as required

List of Any Subordinates Supervised: 1 FTE Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist III, 1 OPS Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist III, seasonal and temporary employees as needed

Position location: Dinner Island Ranch WMA,  20105 County Road 833, Clewiston, FL 33440

Residency requirement: Incumbent is required to reside in on-site provided housing (3-bedroom, 2-bath house).

Minimum qualifications: A high school diploma and 7 years professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program is required. A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field can substitute for four of the 7 years of required experience.

Additional requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Must possess and maintain a valid minimum Class E State of Florida driver’s license. Occasional overnight travel is required. Successful incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain Florida Certified Prescribed Burn Manager certification throughout employment in this position.

Preferred qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong interpersonal skills are required to lead, supervise and mentor employees and to develop and leverage partnerships with other agencies. Strong land management skills are required to evaluate habitat conditions, prescribe appropriate treatments and execute those treatments. Applicant must have applied knowledge of wildlife population and habitat management techniques in Florida, particularly the application of prescribed fire, mechanical and chemical vegetation control, grazing, water, and timber management; and have familiarization with outdoor recreational activities and the facilities needed to support them. Familiarity with GIS and other technological skills are also requisite for this level of land management. Strong administrative, organizational, and budget management skills are required to manage multiple projects and their associated budget. Job requirements therefore consist of the KSAs described above or a solid foundation of wildlife habitat management in Florida, coupled with the motivation, initiative and proclivity to quickly develop and apply the KSAs listed above.

Description of Duties: The FWC’s South Region is seeking a highly motivated biologist to lead the Dinner Island Ranch Wildlife Management Area (WMA) staff in accomplishing a variety of habitat management goals for the benefit of wildlife and for the enjoyment of Florida residents and visitors. This position will oversee a team and lead efforts to accomplish projects across the original Dinner Island Ranch property (21,714 acres) and the newly acquired Caracara Unit (17,251 acres). Primary responsibilities include identifying, planning, and implementing effective projects consistent with the WMA specific 10-year management plan; leading and participating in habitat management and restoration activities, including prescribed fire, invasive plant control, and prescribed grazing; developing and implementing annual budgets and work plans; ensuring equipment and infrastructure are properly maintained; preparing for and conducting wildlife monitoring; developing and managing public use programs, including public hunt operations on the WMA, as well as the Stormwater Treatment Area(s) as needed, and non-hunting recreational opportunities; maintaining land management and wildlife monitoring databases using ArcGIS; writing annual and technical reports; and mentoring and providing support to subordinates.

This position will also work as a team with other WMAs within the District or South Region to accomplish management actions such as prescribed burning and managing waterfowl hunts at the Stormwater Treatment Areas. The successful candidate will excel at communication and have a strong drive to succeed. The position will regularly work independently in the field. The incumbent will attend regional and divisional meetings, as well as various trainings, as necessary.

About the WMA: Dinner Island Ranch WMA is in the heart of old South Florida between Lake Okeechobee and the Everglades. This WMA is home to a variety of wildlife including white-tailed deer, Florida panther, Florida black bear, crested caracara, and American alligator. The habitat is composed of freshwater marshes, mesic hammocks, cypress dome swamps, pine flatwoods, wet prairie, and pasture. Hydrological improvements are underway to improve sheet flow and help restore degraded native habitats. Prescribed burning, invasive nonnative plant control, and cattle grazing are three of the primary tools used to manage and improve the property for wildlife.

Fisheries and Wildlife Bio Scientist IV - FWC (Fort Myers)

Requisition No: 858517 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST IV - 77000208

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77000208 

Salary:  $1,945.56 biweekly + benefits 

Posting Closing Date: 09/04/2025 

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Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Position Title:  Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist IV – Private Lands Biologist

Supervisor: Luis Gonzalez

Supervisor contact information: (941) 661-1918 or Luis.Gonzalez@MyFWC.com

Broadband Code: 19-1023-04

Class Code: 5075

Position Location: Fort Myers, FL

Region: Southwest

County: Lee/Charlotte

Working hours: 40hrs/week

List of any subordinates supervised: None

Residency requirement: None

Agency information: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)

Licensure, Certification or Registration Requirements: Valid Driver’s License

Agency information: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)

Percent of Travel Required: 0-25% 

Our Organization:

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment. 

Minimum qualifications: A high school diploma and 7 years professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program is required. A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field can substitute for four of the 7 years of required experience.

Preferred qualifications:  Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Wildlife or Fisheries Management, Zoology, Environmental Sciences or other closely related curriculum and three years of professional experience in a natural resource program.  Degrees in Wildlife Management / Ecology or other natural resource fields are preferred.

Description of position:

The Office of Conservation Planning Services (OCPS) is seeking an energetic and motivated candidate to work within a team of wildlife biologists providing assistance to private and public landowners.  This position offers the opportunity to influence management decisions on a landscape level by developing and fostering long-term partnerships with private landowners who own and manage over half of Florida’s natural resources.  

OCPS provides scientific support and technical assistance to a wide array of private and public sector landowners and local, state, and federal governmental entities on habitat-related issues. OCPS develops comprehensive habitat-based management plans, develops and implements incentive programs for private landowners such as payment for ecological services, provides recommendations for implementation of habitat management programs on private and publicly-owned land, and conducts habitat assessments on conservation easements such as gopher tortoise recipient sites. 

The OCPS Southwest Region Team’s primary function is development, administration and delivery of voluntary, incentive-based programs including, but not limited to, FARM Bill Conservation Programs, Forest Stewardship Program, Landowner Incentive Program, Common Species Common Program, and Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program.  This position will have the opportunity to closely coordinate and act as a liaison to implement FARM Bill programs including but not limited to CSP, ACEP, EQIP, and RCPP.  

Duties and responsibilities:

Include but are not limited to building and fostering long-term partnerships with landowners, biological data collection and analysis; writing Conservation Stewardship Plans, reports and land management prescriptions; monitoring and evaluating program-funded fish and wildlife habitat enhancement activities, collecting wildlife observations in the field, and planning and conducting educational workshops/field days. 

 Desired qualifications include:

The ability to positively communicate with a wide variety of landowners who have different land-uses and objectives for their property, passion for motivating landowners to actively manage their habitats in ways that benefit wildlife, the ability and desire to be open-minded while working within a team of biologists to develop long-term partnerships with private landowners, the ability to work as a team as well as work alone when needed, Geographical Information System experience, excellent communicative skills both verbal and written, knowledge of Florida plant/animal communities, knowledge of habitat management techniques, the ability to travel overnight less than 25%, work alone in the field 50% of the time, and public speaking ability.

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. 

Location:  

FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33902 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33919 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33908 NORTH FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33903 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33966 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33907 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33912 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33916 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33994 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33913

Nearest Major Market: Fort Myers
Nearest Secondary Market: Cape Coral

Wildlife Biologist - USDA (Key West)

OPEN DATE:                   8/20/2025

CLOSING DATE:            8/29/2025

POSITION TITLE:           Wildlife Biologist

TYPE OF POSITION:     13 Month Term Appointment with possibility for Benefits, Excepted Service, (may be extended up to 4 years)

WORK SCHEDULE:      Full-time

ANNOUNCEMENT #:   WSER-FL-FY25-SE05

SERIES/GRADE:            GS-0486-7/9

LOCATION:                     Naval Air Station Key West (Key West, FL) (Relocation expenses will not be paid)

SALARY:                          $53,208 - $84,607 per year

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OPS Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist IV - FWC (Tallahassee or other)

Requisition No: 858222 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS F & W BS IV - 77902285

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 77902285 

Salary:  $24.32 an hour 

Posting Closing Date: 08/29/2025 

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Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Position Title: OPS Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist IV - Gopher Tortoise Recipient Site Permitting Biologist

Broadband Code 19-1023-04

Working Hours:  8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday-Friday, a flexible work schedule may be authorized

List of Subordinates Supervised: None

City: Tallahassee preferred, other locations considered

Region: Leon County preferred, other locations considered

Location: Russell Park, other FWC’s offices may be considered

Residency Requirement: No

% Travel Required:  +/- 25%

Licensure, Certification or Registration Requirements: Valid Driver’s License

Supervisor: Pamela Gruver

Supervisor Contact Information: (850) 879-2261 or Pamela.Gruver@MyFWC.com 

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

 Our organization: The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment.

 Minimum qualifications: A high school diploma and 7 years professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program is required. A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field can substitute for four of the 7 years of required experience.

Preferred qualifications: 

A  bachelor’s degree in biology, wildlife or fisheries management, zoology, environmental sciences or other closely related curriculum, graduate degree and two years of professional experience preferred.  Candidates must have experience writing and reviewing technical documents, must have experience with imperiled species or their habitats, and should be familiar with land use or wildlife permits.  Successful candidates will have experience collaborating with entities of varying interests and be able to capably manage conflict with excellent communication skills.  Above all, the successful applicant will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, organized, and have a commitment to natural resource conservation and excellence in customer service. 

In addition to submitting an electronic State of Florida employment application and completing the qualifying questions, please attach a resume and cover letter. This letter should at minimum explain your interest in the specific position and identify your most relevant skills and experiences. For questions regarding this position, please contact Pamela Gruver at Pamela.Gruver@MyFWC.com or by phone at (850) 879-2261.

Description of Duties:

The Gopher Tortoise Recipient Site Permitting Biologist has the opportunity to work on a dynamic team and positively affect gopher tortoise conservation throughout Florida. The position is located within the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) Division of Habitat and Species Conservation, in the Office of Conservation Planning Services.  The position is a critical member of FWC’s gopher tortoise conservation program, working to conserve Florida’s only native tortoise and is responsible for gopher tortoise recipient site conservation through permitting. This is an office-based position with field work opportunities.

The main function of this position is to provide expertise and coordinate gopher tortoise recipient site permitting statewide. This position will review both public and private recipient site applications, will work closely with Compliance and Monitoring staff working on pre-application materials and site visits, and will have primary responsibility for the review and processing of recipient site permit applications in conjunction with their team. This position will review area management plans, work with Land Conservation and Planning (LCP) staff on easement and title review, work with Landowner Assistance Program staff on the review of vegetation and population monitoring surveys, and help draft MOU/MOA’s as needed. This position will be the primary point of contact for customers on recipient site issues once they submit their applications, and responsive customer service to applicants, landowners, and their representatives is a key responsibility. They may also attend pre-application and monitoring site visits at all types of recipient sites as needed.

The Gopher Tortoise Recipient Site Permitting Biologist may be asked to facilitate team meetings, provide recommendations for improving gopher tortoise regulations and management, create and maintain training materials, train new staff, as well as review, evaluate, and process applications for other permit types as time allows. The selected candidate will conduct site visits to areas protected for gopher tortoise conservation, determine habitat suitability for areas that could be protected in the future, review reports, serve as a backup for other biological staff as needed, and lead priority projects. The selected candidate will serve a key role in shaping changes to Florida’s gopher tortoise conservation program, including development and implementation of a new online permitting system and expansion of areas protected for gopher tortoise conservation.

The selected candidate will work across FWC divisions and with other federal, state, regional, and local agencies, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, and others as appropriate to implement the Gopher Tortoise Management Plan. They will assist and collaborate with regional and statewide staff and provide technical assistance to individuals, organizations, and other government agencies regarding wildlife and habitat management including gopher tortoise conservation. This position is responsible for informing and responding to the public, partners, and FWC staff on gopher tortoise and commensal biology, conservation, research, and rules and regulations. This position will stay informed of current and relevant science and regulations regarding gopher tortoises and commensals; participate in team meetings, seminars, outreach events, and workshops relating to wildlife resource management; and attend other training opportunities within and outside the FWC. The position will require occasional overnight travel and working outside of normal business hours.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Well-organized, detail-oriented, able to oversee multiple projects simultaneously, and able to set priorities and complete tasks on schedule.

• Knowledge of gopher tortoise life history, management practices and techniques.

• Knowledge of Florida's upland ecosystems and management of these ecosystems, with emphasis on the needs of the gopher tortoise and its management.

• Strong data management skills, including experience with Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS, ArcPro, Adobe Acrobat, and GPS Units.

• Strong interpersonal and diplomatic skills that include the ability to represent agency viewpoints without personal conflicts, as well as the ability to listen and effectively and tactfully present information to and communicate with landowners, land managers, foresters, and other staff.

• Strong written and oral communication skills to work with internal and external customers; ability to present technical information to various audiences.

• Ability to interact with displeased or contentious members of the public in a professional, tactful, and courteous manner.

• Ability to read and interpret aerial, habitat, and soils maps.

• Ability to understand and apply applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Ability to travel and spend significant time outdoors in Florida climate conditions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Preferred):

• Knowledge of Florida landcover classification systems (e.g., FLUCCS, FLCS) and ability to interpret land cover, soils, and survey maps.

• Knowledge of gopher tortoise and upland vegetation survey techniques and practices.

• Knowledge of southeastern ecosystems flora and fauna.

• Knowledge of and ability to identify invasive and exotic plants.   

• Knowledge and understanding of conservation easements, permitting, and a willingness to expand personal knowledge of the topic.

• Experience in communicating complex information to the public and responding to public inquiries.

• Experience with permitting.

• Ability to use ATVs, 4-wheel drive trucks and handle off-road conditions.

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.

Location:  

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee

Biological Administrator II - FWC (Panama City)

Requisition No: 858374 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: BIOLOGICAL ADMINISTRATOR II-SES - 77000203

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 77000203 

Salary:  $2,500.00 biweekly + benefits 

Posting Closing Date: 08/29/2025 

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Position Title: SES Biological Administrator II – Landowner Assistance Program NW Regional Coordinator

Supervisor: Anthony Grossman

Supervisor Contact Information: 850-274-7965 Anthony.Grossman@MyFWC.com

Broadband Code: 11-9121-02

Class Code: 5040

Position Location: Panama City

Region: Northwest

County: Bay

Working Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST, 40+ hours/week

List of subordinates supervised: one FTE Biological Scientist IV, two FTE Biological Scientist III, two OPS Biological Scientist IV, and one OPS Biological Scientist III

Residency Requirements: None

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

% Travel Required:  0-25%

Licensure, Certification or Registration Requirements: State of Florida Class E Driver License

Our organization: The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment.

Description of duties:

The Division of Habitat and Species Conservation’s Office of Conservation Planning Services, is seeking a fish and wildlife professional with strong leadership ability, supervisory experience, and land management skills to work within the Landowner Assistance Program (LAP).  This position provides technical assistance to private landowners, stakeholders and partner agencies for land use planning and management activities. The work requires an understanding of fish and wildlife ecology and management needs, as well as a practical knowledge of native habitat management and recovery techniques suited to Florida landscapes. The ideal candidate will have mastered these knowledge, skills and abilities and has experience supervising highly skilled staff in a fast-paced environment.

This position administers the Northwest Region Landowner Assistance Program within the Office of Conservation Planning Services (OCPS). OCPS provides scientific support and technical assistance to a wide array of private landowners and local, state, and federal agencies on fish, wildlife and habitat-related issues. LAP staff develops comprehensive habitat-based management plans in cooperation with the Florida Forest Service, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Department of Defense, and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, works independently and with partners to deliver workshops and other outreach, and provides broad habitat related technical assistance as needed. LAP works with multiple partners to deliver voluntary, incentive-based programs including FARM Bill Conservation Programs and USFWS Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program. The Biological Administrator will participate in the development and implementation of new programs to incentivize conservation on private lands, including voluntary alternatives to incidental take (e.g. Wildlife Best Management Practices), innovative economic tools (e.g. Payment for Ecosystem Services, Gopher Tortoise Recipient Sites), and creative approaches to education and outreach. This work involves close coordination with other fish and wildlife professionals and stakeholders, both internal and external to the agency, biological data collection and analysis, report writing, and monitoring and evaluating program-funded fish and wildlife habitat enhancement activities. Additional responsibilities include providing subject matter expertise during review and comment on regulated activities (e.g., Energy siting, Dept. of Defense Integrated Natural Resource Management Plans, environmental resource permit applications, etc.) that have potential to impact fish and wildlife resources, coordinating short- and long-term regional LAP planning and reporting; administration of regional LAP operational activities, budgets and coordination with other agency sections, divisions and offices and external stakeholders to implement FWC’s mission, workplan and strategic initiatives.

This position directly supervises six positions: three Biological Scientist IV and three Biological Scientist III. Responsible for timely and accurate processing and or approval, as appropriate, of vendor invoices and warrants for payment of goods received or services rendered to avoid automatic interest penalty payments to said vendors. Responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements of Section 215.422, F.S., related to State Comptroller’s rules and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures. Responsibilities may include legislative interactions. Courteously assists Commission constituents to resolve questions or problems they may have in matters relating to the Commission, its programs or fish and wildlife conservation, generally. Seeks to garner public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida’s citizens in a positive and proactive manner.

 Minimum Qualifications: 

A high school diploma and 7 years professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program is required. A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field can substitute for four of the 7 years of required experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in biology, wildlife, or fisheries management; zoology; environmental sciences or other closely related curriculum; Graduate Degree and four years of professional experience preferred.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Applied knowledge of the principles and practices of upland and wetland habitat management and restoration, including prescribed fire, mechanical and chemical vegetation control and exotic plant control; wildlife habitat survey and inventory knowledge; ability to collect and analyze biological data, produce high quality technical reports and effectively communicate the information to peers and stakeholders; experience recommending hunting and grazing as wildlife management tools; proficiency with common Windows applications and ArcGIS; well-organized, able to oversee multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and complete tasks on schedule; incumbent must possess the initiative, motivation and self-direction necessary to work productively alone as well as function as a team leader; ability to work outside under inclement weather conditions; and public speaking and presentation skills. 

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.

Location:  

PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, US, 32407 PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, US, 32408 PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, US, 32413 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32401 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32402 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32404 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32405

Nearest Major Market: Panama City

Grazing Specialist - Ducks Unlimited (Remote, C and S FL)

Grazing Specialist – Florida 

Ducks Unlimited, the world’s leading wetland and waterfowl conservation organization, is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our conservation team in Florida. The Grazing Specialist position will work in partnership with Ducks Unlimited and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), focused on delivering voluntary conservation programs on private working lands. 

The Grazing Specialist will work closely with DU, NRCS staff, landowners, and other conservation partners to implement and promote grazing-based conservation practices that enhance habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife, improve soil health, and support working agricultural operations. 

This position may be remote or based in an NRCS Field Office, if available. If remote, the candidate must be within proximity to central and south Florida, where most work will occur. Travel throughout the state may be required. This position will report to the DU Manager of Conservation Programs – Florida. 

This is a 3-year term position with potential for continuation in future years as performance and additional workload warrants. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance to landowners and producers for the development and implementation of grazing practices and conservation plans in alignment with NRCS conservation programs (ex. EQIP, CSP).

• Work with landowners to implement conservation grazing practices that support wetland function, wildlife habitat, and sustainable livestock production.

• Ensure conservation practices planned and installed meet applicable NRCS conservation practice standards, specifications, and program requirements. 

• Assist with field assessments, vegetation monitoring, plan development, project oversight, and practice check out. 

• Collaborate with DU staff, NRCS personnel, and conservation partners to coordinate outreach, education, and project delivery.

• Assist with implementation of a pilot incentive program for landowners by conducting outreach to raise program awareness, evaluating eligible grazing practices, facilitating landowner agreements, and processing incentive payments.

• Maintain complete and accurate records for reporting conservation projects and outcomes.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in Agriculture, Agronomy, Range Science, Wildlife Biology, Natural Resources, or a related field. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of grazing systems, native and introduced forage species, and pasture management in the southeastern United States.

• Familiarity with NRCS and Farm Bill programs and experience with development of grazing and conservation plans is highly desirable. 

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in field and office settings.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

• Candidate must be able and willing to travel throughout Florida, including overnight and out-of-state travel. 

Benefits:

DU offers a competitive benefits package including health and retirement benefits, paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave. Compensation commensurate with education & experience.

Application: Please fill out the application materials and attach a resume, cover letter, and references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will remain open until filled. Please direct any questions regarding application materials to DU Human Resources.

Application information is available HERE

DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 
It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, military status, disability, age, or genetic information, except where age or gender is a bona fide occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 or over), disability (physical, mental or visual), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), military and veteran status, immigration status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist IV / Private Lands Biologist - FWC (Lake Placid, FL)

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Posting Closing Date: 08/21/2025 

Biweekly Rate of Pay: $1,923.08 + benefits

Supervisor: Luis Gonzalez

Supervisor contact information: (941) 661-1918 or Luis.Gonzalez@MyFWC.com

Position Location: Lake Wales Ridge WEA, Royce Unit Field Office, 1630 Royce Ranch Ave, Lake Placid, FL 33852

Working hours: 40hrs/week

Percent of Travel Required: 0-25% 

Minimum qualifications: A high school diploma and 7 years professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program is required. A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field can substitute for four of the 7 years of required experience.

Preferred qualifications:  Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Wildlife or Fisheries Management, Zoology, Environmental Sciences or other closely related curriculum and three years of professional experience in a natural resource program.  Degrees in Wildlife Management / Ecology or other natural resource fields are preferred.

Description of position:

The Office of Conservation Planning Services (OCPS) is seeking an energetic and motivated candidate to work within a team of wildlife biologists providing assistance to private and public landowners.  This position offers the opportunity to influence management decisions on a landscape level by developing and fostering long-term partnerships with private landowners who own and manage over half of Florida’s natural resources.  

OCPS provides scientific support and technical assistance to a wide array of private and public sector landowners and local, state, and federal governmental entities on habitat-related issues. OCPS develops comprehensive habitat-based management plans, develops and implements incentive programs for private landowners such as payment for ecological services, provides recommendations for implementation of habitat management programs on private and publicly-owned land, and conducts habitat assessments on conservation easements such as gopher tortoise recipient sites. 

The OCPS Southwest Region Team’s primary function is development, administration and delivery of voluntary, incentive-based programs including, but not limited to, FARM Bill Conservation Programs, Forest Stewardship Program, Landowner Incentive Program, Common Species Common Program, and Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program.  This position will have the opportunity to closely coordinate and act as a liaison to implement FARM Bill programs including but not limited to CSP, ACEP, EQIP, and RCPP.  

Duties and responsibilities:

Include but are not limited to building and fostering long-term partnerships with landowners, biological data collection and analysis; writing Conservation Stewardship Plans, reports and land management prescriptions; monitoring and evaluating program-funded fish and wildlife habitat enhancement activities, collecting wildlife observations in the field, and planning and conducting educational workshops/field days. 

Desired qualifications include: 

The ability to positively communicate with a wide variety of landowners who have different land-uses and objectives for their property, passion for motivating landowners to actively manage their habitats in ways that benefit wildlife, the ability and desire to be open-minded while working within a team of biologists to develop long-term partnerships with private landowners, the ability to work as a team as well as work alone when needed, Geographical Information System experience, excellent communicative skills both verbal and written, knowledge of Florida plant/animal communities, knowledge of habitat management techniques, the ability to travel overnight less than 25%, work alone in the field 50% of the time, and public speaking ability.