FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST II - 77000109

State of Florida•LAKE CITY, FL

12d•$41,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking a qualified individual to play a crucial role at the interface between anglers and fisheries. Your work will be instrumental in managing, enhancing, and promoting freshwater fishing opportunities in North Central Florida’s aquatic resources. This position, part of a regional team with FWC’s Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management, is in Lake City, Florida. The selected candidate will assist with the management of freshwater fisheries resources in FWC’s North Central Region (17 counties) as needed. This position will coordinate with regional project staff and other agency staff to help design and implement biological studies on aquatic resources, implement agency established protocols to assess sportfish populations, conduct aquatic resource management and enhancement activities, interact with agency stakeholders, compile, analyze and interpret biological data used to write technical reports. The person selected for this position will be required to regularly interact with individuals from within and outside the agency, as well as the public.

Requirements

5 years’ professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program is required.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences.
A master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the biological sciences can substitute for the required experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.
Must possess a valid boaters safety education identification card prior to operating any agency vessel. The selected candidate must already possess a boater safety card or be willing and able to get one within 30 days of hiring.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in life or physical science or 4 years of applicable experience

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a life of physical sciences and two years of professional experience in a field or laboratory program; or
A master's degree from an accredited college or university in life or physical science.
Background in fisheries science with experience in biological field sampling and the use of fisheries-related sampling equipment.

Responsibilities

Assists with development and implementation of fisheries management goals related to North Central Region resources including stakeholder interaction, habitat enhancement, data analysis, stocking, fish feeding, fisheries sampling, coordinating with cooperators and other governmental agencies, and promotional and educational opportunities.
Assists in developing partnerships in aquatic resource management projects with federal, state, and local agencies and stakeholders.
Establishing and maintaining stakeholder contacts with anglers, fish camps, local government officials, tackle shop owners, fishing guides, outdoor media, fishing clubs, fishing clubs, conservation groups, etc. This will ensure effective, two-way communication relative to FWC programs and projects, and your contribution will be instrumental in the success of our initiatives.
Provides technical assistance to the public through telephone, written communication, presentations, and lectures.
Operates/maintains project equipment including vehicles, boats, motors, trailers, and other field sampling equipment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions.
Option of selecting 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 $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly
No Cost $25,000 Life Insurance
Nine Paid State Holidays, One Personal Holiday per year
4 hours Annual Leave and 4 hours Sick Leave accrued Biweekly
Retirement Plan Options
State University and College Tuition Waiver Program
On the Job Trainings
Support for family planning, including paid maternity leave, adoption benefits, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Family Supportive Work Program (FSWP), and paid leave for family and medical responsibilities for eligible employees.
Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and other reasons because we understand the importance of giving back to the community.