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Form of workRequisition No: 824760
Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Working Title: FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST III - 77000506
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 77000506
Salary: $1,730.77 biweekly + benefits
Posting Closing Date: 04/03/2024
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FWC Mission Statement: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.
Position number: 77000506
Position Title – Biological Scientist III
Location: Location to be determined based upon applicant, prefer Florida panhandle area
Supervisor: Caity Savoia
Salary: $1730.77 bi-weekly
Description of duties:
This position is in the Division of Habitat & Species Conservation.
The Division of Habitat & Species Conservation is comprised of six Sections and two offices.
This position is within the Marine/Estuarine Subsection (MESS) Subsection of the Aquatic Habitat Conservation and Restoration Section (AHCR). This position will serve as a project manager within the Northwest Florida AHCR multidisciplinary team for aquatic habitat restoration/enhancement of public waterbodies and wetlands to benefit fish and wildlife, including marine and estuarine resources along the Gulf of Mexico coast of Florida from the Steinhatchee River to Perdido Bay.
Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies and stakeholder groups to identify, develop, and implement wetland and aquatic habitat restoration and enhancement projects.
Responsible for identifying and developing projects. Pursue grant funding for identified restoration and enhancement projects and with internal and external organization partners.
Manage awarded grants to implement habitat restoration and enhancement projects.
Implement restoration projects, including procuring permits, managing contracts, and overseeing construction.
Work across FWC divisions and cooperate with other federal and state agencies, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, and others as appropriate to implement FWC’s aquatic habitat conservation and restoration program, including participating in and providing input to internal (FWC sponsored) and external (non-FWC sponsored) groups to address issues such as non-native species, resource conservation, environmental resource permitting, public outreach and imperiled species as they relate to aquatic habitat.
Assist in the development and implementation of wetland and aquatic habitat monitoring and sampling to evaluate and predict environmental response to project activities in coordination with other FWC personnel and external partners.
Create and maintain databases of collected scientific data and maps of project areas using appropriate computer software, including GPS hardware and GIS programs.
Prepare, publish and present project management plans and relevant project findings through internal (reports and management plans) and external (peer-reviewed publications, professional and public meeting, etc.) outlets related to estuarine and marine habitat conservation activities including, but not limited to, restoration projects, resource monitoring and biological resource surveys.
Provide oral presentations regarding FWC’s aquatic habitat restoration and enhancement efforts in the region.
Manage regional budgets and potentially supervise OPS grant funded field staff.
Work independently with limited supervision.
Responsible for timely and accurate processing and or approval, as appropriate, of vendor invoices and warrants for payment of goods received or services rendered. 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 invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.
Meet assigned deadlines and budget requirements.
Perform other project-related duties and tasks as directed by supervisor.
Maintain and operate all assigned vehicles, boats, and field and laboratory equipment in working condition.
Assist with other AHCR and Commission projects as necessary.
Acquire and maintain FWC Scientific SCUBA certification.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Qualified applicants will have a strong background in aquatic resource management and aquatic habitat enhancement methods. Knowledge of terminology, principles, and techniques used in biological research, analysis, or testing; knowledge of data collection methods; ability to collect, record, and analyze scientific data relating to the biological sciences; ability to conduct aquatic (freshwater and/or marine) habitat restoration projects, biological studies or analyses using valid scientific methods and techniques; ability to perform quantitative analyses of scientific data; ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to write technical reports and pursue grant funding for restoration projects; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, the public and other stakeholders; ability to work independently with limited supervision; knowledge of freshwater, marine and/or estuarine ecosystems; ability to travel occasionally and conduct in-water surveys of estuarine and marine natural resources; proficiency with small boat and trailer handling and use of environmental sampling gear; ability to spend long hours in or on the water in various weather conditions; ability to perform rigorous activities in aquatic environments; ability to effectively swim and be comfortable in the water; and, knowledge of personal computers and related software.
Broadband code: 19-1023-03
Class code: 5074
Region: Northwest
County: TBD
Headquarters: TBD, prefer Florida panhandle area
Working hours: Mon. - Fri. 8am-5pm occasional nights and weekends
Starting Salary: $17,30.77 bi-weekly + benefits
List of any subordinates supervised: None
Residency requirement: None
Level of Education: Prefer a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in one of the biological sciences and two years of professional biological experience in a field or laboratory program. Years of experience can substitute for the degree. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences and one year of professional experience preferred.
License Requirements: Employee must have and maintain a valid state driver’s license. SCUBA open water or advanced open water certification and Boater’s Safety certifications preferred.
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.
