Job Description

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 

Total Compensation Estimator 

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:

• Assisting with coordination of avian conservation activities at various landscape levels across the agency and with external partners and stakeholders;
• Serving as a liaison and team leader across FWC work units to promote avian conservation efforts;
• Developing and maintaining partnerships and working groups for avian conservation;
• Providing technical expertise and assistance to FWC staff and the public for conservation and management issues and for regulatory issues and rules;
• Assisting with the implementation of the FWC’s Imperiled Species Management Plan for birds.
• Assisting with development of rules, policies, conservation projects, and management plans for birds.
• Supporting or leading various FWC teams as needed;
• Reviewing avian take permit applications;
• Compiling and summarizing data and literature and preparing documents such as management plans, guidance documents, and permitting guidelines.
• Facilitating meetings and workshops with internal staff, agency partners, and external stakeholders.
• Assisting with applying for and administering grants needed to fund conservation projects;
• Perform various administrative tasks associated with agency operations. Duties include preparing and reviewing itineraries, travel vouchers, purchasing forms, vehicle operation reports, performance expectations, and other routine administrative reports. Perform similar or other tasks as assigned, as well as recommended training to enhance and maintain professional development and skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of wildlife science and conservation principles specifically as they relate to avian ecology and biology;
• Knowledge of Florida’s fish and wildlife, particularly birds and their respective habitats; and applicable federal and state laws, rules, and policies including Florida’s Threatened and Endangered Species list and listing process.
• Skills in the use of computers for word processing, data management, communications, and ArcGIS.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally, to large and small groups
• Skilled in time management and information management skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and develop partnerships with other agency staff members, partners, and stakeholders to achieve desired results;
• Ability to efficiently organize information and details and manage multiple projects;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Ability to collect biological data and to conduct moderately strenuous wildlife management and monitoring activities outdoors;
• Ability to safely operate vehicles;
• Ability to work 40 hours a week with occasional overnight travel and weekend work associated with agency mission critical guidelines. This includes travel to conferences, meetings, trainings, and other relevant activities.

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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