OPS Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Sci IV - 77907406

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The 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: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. The FWC's values are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment.

Requirements

• Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate.
• Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume.
• Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver license.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree from an accredited college or university with major courses of study in one of the biological sciences and three years of professional experience as described above
• A doctorate from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Principal Investigator on statewide land cover mapping project.
• Use remotely sensed, photo-interpreted and ground-mapped data to update and edit the existing Cooperative Land Cover - statewide map, including various aspects of data preparation, production, and validation.
• Use image processing software to classify medium resolution satellite imagery according to an established land cover classification schema.
• Compile classified data into a statewide data set.
• Assist with FWC’s ArcGIS Enterprise deployment by managing configuration and development of ArcGIS Experience Builder applications for the Tallahassee CSA office, and assisting with ArcGIS Online, adding users, and licensing.
• Evaluate and conduct additional improvements to the Cooperative Land Cover map, such as inclusion of qualitative measures for high priority communities.
• Consolidate and standardize.
• Develop user interface for access/use by staff and partners.
• Responsible for coordinating and collaborating with Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) staff on edits and updates to the Florida Cooperative Land Cover (CLC) map.
• Coordinate with FNAI on review of semi-annual/annual updates of the CLC.
• Work with FWC and FNAI to modify the land classification schema as determined necessary.
• Responsible for maintaining and responding to input received from a dedicated email address established for comments on the Cooperative Land Cover Map.
• Provide technical support to FWC biologists and external users regarding interpretation and use of the Cooperative Land Cover map and associated classification schema.
• Perform public outreach, as appropriate, and other duties as assigned including supervising OPS staff for special land cover.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions.
• Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly
• Low Cost $25,000 Life Insurance
• OPS FICA Alternative Retirement Plan
• On the Job Trainings
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior