FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST III - 77000920

State of Florida•Perry, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

An exciting opportunity exists for a Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist III to join a team within the Wildlife and Habitat Management Section charged with management of Big Bend Wildlife Management Area (WMA) and other WMAs as needed. We are seeking a highly motivated applicant that is willing to lead a productive team with the challenge of managing wildlife habitat and public recreational opportunities on 90,000+ acres of conservation land in Taylor and Dixie Counties.

Requirements

A high school diploma and 6 years of professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program is required.
Will be required to obtain and maintain a Florida Class E Driver’s License and Florida Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Certification.
Overnight travel associated with training and meeting events will be required.

Nice To Haves

A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in a physical or life science or a Master of Science degree in one of the biological sciences.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Lead Area Biologist for planning, development, and implementation of management programs at Big Bend Wildlife Management Area, in close cooperation with a second co-Lead Area Biologist and the District Biologist.
Plan and implement effective and cost-efficient habitat management practices, such as prescribed burning, upland and wetland restoration, mechanical and chemical vegetation treatments, and other projects.
Plan, develop, and coordinate projects to facilitate public use, such as road construction and maintenance, establishment of parking areas, culvert installation and repair, and construction and maintenance of boundary and interior fences and gates.
Develop and oversee budgets, bid specifications and contracts and monitor vendor compliance.
Complete annual work plans, budget proposals, performance reports, accomplishment reports, and other administrative tasks.
Coordinate public hunting and other recreational activities.
Design and conduct population surveys of selected species using scientifically accepted techniques, including data analysis and report writing.
Survey habitat types and monitor changes that take place in vegetative communities.
Provide technical assistance and presentations to individuals, organizations and other agencies regarding wildlife biology and wildlife habitat management.
Propose regulations based on sound biological and sociological principles.
Participate in seminars and workshops relating to wildlife resource management.
Respond to nuisance bear complaints, reports of road killed bears, and other wildlife issues within assigned area.
Complete other duties and assist on other areas assigned.