FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST II - 77001122

Requisition No: 818901 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST II - 77001122

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77001122 

Salary:  $1,538.46 bi-weekly + benefits 

Posting Closing Date: 01/17/2024 

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Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Position number: 77001122

Address and telephone number: Lake Wales Ridge WEA, 1630 Royce Ranch Avenue, Lake Placid, FL 33852; (863) 699-3937

Supervisor: Elysia Dytrych 

Description of duties:

An exciting opportunity exists for an entry-level Fish and Wildlife Biologist to join a team of employees within the Wildlife and Habitat Management Section of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). FWC's Southwest Region is seeking a motivated applicant that is willing and able to work outdoors in a variety of conditions throughout the year in fulfillment of their job responsibilities. Primary responsibilities will include assisting with the planning, development and implementation of habitat management programs to maintain and perpetuate native wildlife populations on the Lake Wales Ridge Wildlife and Environmental Area. 

This position is also responsible for the accomplishment of Commission-planned activities such as the following: prescribed fire, mechanical and chemical control of native and invasive non-native vegetation, design and implementation of biological surveys to monitor the status of selected species, including data analysis and report writing; development and implementation of public recreational programs; proposing regulations based on sound biological and sociological principles;  planning, development, and maintenance of projects to facilitate public use including road construction, establishment of parking areas, culvert installation, and construction and maintenance of boundary and interior fences and gates;  supervising various OPS staff; and furthering agency goals through interactions with cooperating agencies and stakeholders.        

Job duties will further include providing assistance with the development and periodic revision of long-range, comprehensive management plans, and will also include providing input and review for the preparation of programs, annual work plans, budget proposals, area regulations, brochures and reports.  

      Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Incumbent must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work well with team members and members of the public.        

      Other required knowledge, skills and abilities include knowledge and experience with the following: 

• Wildlife ecology
• Game management
• Ability to use chainsaws and hand tools
• Ability to write technical reports
• Wildlife and habitat survey and inventory knowledge
• Ability to work outdoors under inclement weather conditions
• Ability to identify common and imperiled species
• Ability to work productively unsupervised
• Strong GIS skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with cooperators, coworkers and constituents

      Rate of Pay: $1,538.46 biweekly / $40,000.00 annually

Broadband code: 19-1023-02

Class code:  5028

Region: SW

Title: Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist II

County: Highlands

Working hours: 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday with occasional nights and weekends.

List of any subordinates supervised:  N/A

Residency requirement: 25 miles from main entrance of Lake Wales Ridge WEA.

Level of Education: Preferred bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences.

Benefits: Participate in group health insurance.

Other 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.

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.