Requisition No: 846238
Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Working Title: OPS-Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Sci III - 77904004
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 77904004
Salary: $23.44 an hour
Posting Closing Date: 02/23/2025
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FWC Mission Statement: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check
Location: (Preferred) Ocala or Lakeland, Florida; (Considered) other FWC offices
Salary: $23.44/hour + benefits (not to exceed 1,920 hours per fiscal year)
Supervisor: Vacant , Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist IV
Broadband: 19-1023-03
Region: Northeast or Southwest (preferred), other regions (considered)
Class Title : OPS Biological Scientist III
County: Marion or Polk (preferred), other locations to be considered
Working Hours: Monday – Friday 8-5, with occasional non-standard hours
Residency requirement: Florida
Level of Education: Prefer a minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in one of the biological sciences and two years of professional biological experience. Master of Science degree in one of the biological sciences and one year of professional biological experience strongly preferred. Years of experience can substitute for a degree.
To apply: In addition to submitting an electronic State of Florida employment application and completing the qualifying questions, a resume and cover letter must be attached describing your interest in this position and your relevant experience.
OPS employment description: This is an OPS (Other Personnel Services) position. Employees in OPS positions are paid for the number of hours they work, do not receive any paid leave, paid holidays, or participation in the Florida Retirement System. OPS employees do have the option to receive health insurance benefits.
Description of Duties:
The Wildlife Diversity Conservation Section (WDC) is seeking to fill a Biologist III position to assist the Section’s Avian Conservation Coordinator with addressing avian conservation issues and with developing and implementing projects and policies for imperiled (listed and other important) avian species.
The successful applicant will be enthusiastic and self-motivated to complete quality work on time and will demonstrate strong leadership and communication abilities together with strong abilities to develop and carry out projects with minimal supervision and to also work as an effective team member when assisting on other projects.
Responsibilities and duties will include:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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.
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