OPS Biological Scientist I - 37915041

State of Florida • Ocala, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Marjorie Harris Carr Cross Florida Greenway State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill an OPS Biological Scientist I position. The candidate must be able to work independently and have the ability to perform a variety of resource management skills using assorted equipment and tools. The applicant must possess good visitor service and administrative skills. Effective communication and coordination of resource management objectives is required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Florida’s natural and cultural resources
• Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• Skill in filling out various reports such as timesheets and vehicles logs
• Skill in interpreting resources and park policies to visitors
• Ability to work occasional weekends
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement conditions
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to accurately prepare reports
• Ability to create, read and follow a map
• Ability to work in remote and isolated locations
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to perform physical labor
• Ability to understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws, and regulations
• Ability to operate and maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment
• Ability to participate in field activities associated with the position
• Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Helps plan and monitor resource management projects including prescribed burning, mechanical restoration treatments, invasive species control and imperiled species management.
• Conducts surveys for imperiled species.
• Conducts research relevant to ecosystems restoration and maintenance.
• Assists in making management recommendations and prepares pertinent portions of park management plan revisions.
• Consults with other professionals regarding best management practices and their application.
• Assembles and maintains species inventories to assess the health of ecosystems.
• Develops talks and programs regarding the park’s natural history and resource management projects and presents them to the public and professional organizations.
• Assures appropriate maintenance and security of all assigned scientific and support equipment stored in the park biologist’s office.
• Maintains cleanliness of workspace and assigned vehicles as well as equipment used.
• Acquires scientific and professional reports and maintains them as references for management guidance.
• Develops and maintains files on research, monitoring and other activities.
• Develops budget requests and equipment specifications necessary to support the resource management of the park.
• Documents all research and activities and maintains a computer database and files.
• Performs other related duties as required

Benefits

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements)
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b)
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan)
• Flexible Spending Accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed