OPS Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Sci II - 77900781

State of Florida • Tequesta, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the FWC Tequesta Field Office and focuses on conducting biological research on Florida’s marine fisheries resources. The role involves participating in field and laboratory research, both inshore and offshore, to evaluate aspects like age and growth, movement patterns, and reproductive biology of investigated species. This includes above water and underwater sampling procedures, requiring SCUBA diving. The position also entails organizing and maintaining scientific collection records, assisting with project databases and data analysis, and contributing to the preparation of reports for various stakeholders. A key aspect of the role is promoting marine conservation through collaborative research, stakeholder coordination, and outreach efforts.

Requirements

• 5 years professional experience in a closely-related biological field or laboratory program OR A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences 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 one of the biological sciences can substitute for the required experience.
• Satisfactory Level 1 background check.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• SCUBA Diving Certification (through a recognized training agency).
• Within four months of employment, successful completion of FWC trailer towing course, boating safety course (from a recognized training agency) and First Aid, CPR (with AED) and O2 Administration.
• Within six months of employment, successful completion of an American Academy of Underwater Science (AAUS) dive certification.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in marine fisheries or closely related field.
• Demonstrated mastery of the scientific method through field operations management, co-authorships in the peer-reviewed literature and presentations at scientific conferences.
• Currently possess a scientific (AAUS) dive certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biological research on aspects of Florida’s marine fisheries resources.
• Participate in field and laboratory research involving both inshore and offshore aquatic habitat systems to evaluate age and growth, movement patterns, and reproductive biology of the species under investigation.
• Perform above water and underwater sampling procedures (requires participation in SCUBA diving).
• Organize and maintain scientific collection records including preparation of field sheets for processing, data entry, and proofing.
• Assist in the management of project databases and help principal investigators conduct analysis of data.
• Assist in the preparation of reports to grant agencies, fishery managers, other scientists and stakeholders.
• Promote marine conservation interests of Florida through collaborative research efforts, stakeholder coordination and outreach events at the local and state level as appropriate.
• Perform other work as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage with 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: Mid Level