F & W BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST III - 77070316

State of Florida • FL

101d • $1,730

About The Position

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy. Our Mission is managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment. The FWC has six Divisions, including the Division of Habitat and Species Conservation. The Division of Habitat and Species Conservation is comprised of six sections and two offices. This is an opportunity to join the Imperiled Species Management Section.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and six years of professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program is required.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field can substitute for four of the six years of experience.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with State of Florida permitting or regulatory programs and/or Florida manatee or marine turtle management programs are highly desired.
• Experience with ArcPro, MS Office, and MS SharePoint is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review permit applications and develop biological opinions to minimize or avoid impacts to protected species for environmental resource permits and other regulatory or planning authorizations.
• Provide technical assistance to other sections within the agency, as well as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Army Corps of Engineers, Port Authorities, and county/city governments.
• Implement county manatee protection plans (MPPs) and conduct MPP consistency determinations.
• Initiate, manage and/or attend meetings and workshops, and create/deliver presentations.
• Act as an agency expert witness in administrative hearings.
• Assist with management of the agency’s Project Tracking System.
• Perform other duties as required, including leading team efforts, offering trainings, assisting with lighting inspections and reviewing, evaluating, and commenting on coastal lighting plans and fixtures for potential impacts to marine turtles, assisting with outreach events, assisting with site inspections related to bear and panther management, participating in the agency’s stranding and salvage program, and assisting with other field activities as directed.

Benefits

• $1,730.77 biweekly salary
• Benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees