FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST II - 77001161

State of Florida • ST. CLOUD, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

An exciting opportunity exists for an entry-level Fisheries and Wildlife Biologist to join a team of biologists and technicians on the Triple N Ranch and Herky Huffman Bull Creek Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) in Osceola County, FL. This position serves as a Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist II on a highly productive team of land managers to restore and enhance habitats for the benefit of a variety of species and for the enjoyment of Florida residents and visitors. The successful candidate will be a key team member responsible for all aspects of management of the WMAs including application of ~12,000 acres of prescribed fire annually and mechanical and chemical vegetation control (mowing, roller chopping, herbicide, etc.) to manage habitats. Habitat improvement is focused on imperiled and locally important species including, but not limited to, red-cockaded woodpecker, northern bobwhite, white-tailed deer, and wild turkey. Additionally, the position will assist with a variety of wildlife surveys for both game and non-game species including red-cockaded woodpecker, northern bobwhite, white-tailed deer, and Bachman sparrow. This position assists the Lead Area biologist in all aspects of running the WMAs including purchasing, annual reports, data entry, GIS, and harvest reports. The successful candidate will assist with the operation of hunter check stations to collect biological data of hunter harvested game. The incumbent will interact with various partner agencies and the public to provide information concerning wildlife and area management, rules and regulations. Occasionally the incumbent will attend regional and divisional meetings as well as various trainings as needed. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and 5 years professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program
• Must possess and maintain a valid, minimum Class E State of Florida driver’s license
• Satisfactory criminal history check (must be completed within the first three days of employment)
• Answers to qualifying questions must be validated in the application, resume and cover letter

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field
• Experience with land management techniques
• Experience with wildlife surveys

Responsibilities

• Application of ~12,000 acres of prescribed fire annually
• Mechanical and chemical vegetation control (mowing, roller chopping, herbicide, etc.) to manage habitats
• Assist with a variety of wildlife surveys for both game and non-game species
• Assist the Lead Area biologist in all aspects of running the WMAs including purchasing, annual reports, data entry, GIS, and harvest reports
• Assist with the operation of hunter check stations to collect biological data of hunter harvested game
• Interact with various partner agencies and the public to provide information concerning wildlife and area management, rules and regulations
• Attend regional and divisional meetings as well as various trainings as needed

Benefits

• benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED