FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST II - 77000125

State of Florida • Quincy, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a biologist on the Joe Budd Fisheries Research Project within the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI). The biologist assists with planning, implementing, and completing complex multidisciplinary research studies to assess and monitor freshwater fish resources in northwest Florida. The position also assists with collecting and processing field samples, entering and interpreting fisheries data, and preparing manuscripts for scientific journals or presentations at professional or public meetings.

The position supervises assigned staff, including recruitment, training, work planning and direction, performance reviews, and ensuring compliance with Commission and FWRI rules, policies, and procedures. It maintains equipment such as boats, trailers, and sampling gear, including electrofishing and gill-netting equipment, and collaborates with other Commission biologists to coordinate field sampling.

Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Some field work may be required at night, on weekends, or during inclement weather. Employment is contingent on a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate. The position is based at 5300 High Bridge Road, Quincy, Florida.

Requirements

• Five years of professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program.
• Alternatively, a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a biological science and one year of professional biological experience in a field or laboratory program; or a master's degree from an accredited college or university in a biological science may substitute for the required experience.
• Knowledge of terminology, techniques (including fish identification), and quantitative analyses commonly used in freshwater fisheries field and laboratory research.
• Proficiency with personal computers and associated software, including MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, SAS, SYSTAT, and ArcView.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to safely operate, trailer, and maintain boats up to 22 feet in length.
• Ability to effectively supervise others and knowledge of supervisory practices, policies, and procedures.
• Satisfactory Level 1 background check.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's and/or master's degree in fisheries science or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, implementing, and completing multidisciplinary research studies assessing and monitoring freshwater fish resources in northwest Florida.
• Collect and process field samples associated with research studies.
• Supervise assigned staff, including recruitment, training, planning and directing work, reviewing employee performance, and ensuring compliance with Commission and FWRI rules, policies, and procedures.
• Enter, analyze, and interpret fisheries data.
• Maintain equipment, including boats, trailers, and sampling gear such as electrofishing and gill-netting equipment.
• Coordinate field sampling activities with other Commission biologists.
• Prepare manuscripts for scientific journals and presentations at professional or public meetings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage with low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions.
• Choice between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement.
• Tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems.
• Health premiums of $25 for single coverage or $90 for family coverage, biweekly.
• No-cost $25,000 life insurance.
• Nine paid state holidays and one personal holiday per year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level