Ops Fisheries & Wildlife Biologist Iv - 77902403

Requisition No: 822014 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST IV - 77902403

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 77902403 

Salary:  $27.30 an hour 

Posting Closing Date: 03/17/2024 

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Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check

Position Title: Wildlife Biologist / Land Use Planning Transportation Specialist

Position #: 77902403                      

Class Title: Fish and Wildlife Biological Scientist IV                      

Broadband Code:  19-1023-04

Office/Section: HSC, Conservation Planning Services, Land Use Planning Program

Location: Russell Office Park, 1875 Orange Avenue East, Tallahassee

Supervisor: Laura DiGruttolo, Laura.Digruttolo@MyFWC.com

Salary: $27.30 hourly

Working hours:  8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., not to exceed 40 hours/week

List of any subordinates supervised:  None

Years of Experience Desired:  3+

Education:  Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred

In addition to submitting a State of Florida employment application and answering the qualifying questions, please include a resume and cover letter.

Position Description

This is a rewarding and challenging opportunity to contribute to landscape-level conservation objectives and benefit a wide variety of rare and imperiled species and their habitats across the State of Florida.  The incumbent will be part of a team that participates in long-term planning processes of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) projects around the State of Florida.  This position serves as a biologist in the Land Use Planning Program in the Division of Habitat and Species Conservation's Office of Conservation Planning Services (CPS). 

Duties

This position is responsible for assisting CPS with its responsibilities to FDOT for participation in the Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) process, special initiatives related to imperiled species management, wildlife permitting, and assisting in the training of transportation professionals.  Work involves close collaboration with FDOT, other biologists and wildlife experts throughout FWC, and stakeholders internal and external to the agencies. 

• Project review and technical assistance ahead of regulatory processes.
• Coordinating conservation actions for the implementation of the FWC Imperiled Species Management Plan in transportation planning and roadway construction.
• Developing, coordinating, and/or implementing management actions, outreach and communication products, study designs, and monitoring programs.
• Developing and maintaining effective communications between FWC units.
• Acting as a liaison and building effective partnerships with FDOT and other agencies.
• Handling issues that may be high profile or controversial independently.
• Representing FWC at meetings and conferences.

Desired Qualifications

Minimum of a bachelor's degree in biology, wildlife or fisheries management, zoology, environmental sciences, or other closely related curriculum.  A graduate degree and two years of professional experience is preferred.  Specialized experience and education in wildlife biology, land management, upland and wetland ecology, environmental impact review and assessment, or other related environmental sciences is preferred.  Candidates must demonstrate:

• An understanding of fish and wildlife ecology and management needs.
• Experience with imperiled species or their habitats.
• Knowledge of natural resources conservation practices.
• Working knowledge of transportation project planning, principles of wildlife crossing design, and related environmental reviews.
• Working knowledge of federal and state-wide natural resources regulations and environmental permitting processes.
• Experience collaborating with entities of varying interests and managing conflict.
• Proficiency in technical report writing.

The position is 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.  It is responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements of Section 215.422, F.S., related to State Comptroller's rules, as well as Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.  Responsibilities may include legislative interactions.  The position is expected to courteously assist Commission constituents to resolve questions or problems they may have in matters relating to the Commission, its programs or fish and wildlife conservation, generally.  It is expected to actively garner public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida's citizens in a positive and proactive manner.

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.