FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST IV - 77000111

State of Florida • FL

83d • $50,584

About The Position

The 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. Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC 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

• 7 years professional experience in a closely-related biological field or laboratory program.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences and three years of professional biological experience in a closely-related field or laboratory program.
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences and two years professional biological experience in a closely-related field or laboratory program.
• A doctorate from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences and one year of professional biological experience in a closely-related field or laboratory program can substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead biologist for the Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management (DFFM) for Lake Okeechobee.
• Represent the Division on issues concerning Lake Okeechobee and surrounding watersheds.
• Provide input to South Florida Water Management District and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Lake Okeechobee water level management and schedules.
• Establish and maintain stakeholder contacts with anglers, fish camps, local governmental officials, fishing guides, outdoor media, and fishing clubs.
• Coordinate with Regional Freshwater Fisheries Administrator and Division of Habitat and Species Conservation (HSC) staff to develop aquatic restoration, enhancement, and aquatic plant management projects.
• Assist Regional Freshwater Fisheries staff in developing partnerships in aquatic resource management projects.
• Administer the Lake Okeechobee commercial haul seine program for the Division.
• Conduct surveys and assist with fish community and angler utilization sampling.
• Handle data compilation and analysis to inform management decisions.
• Compose necessary reports to meet the needs of state and federal level reporting.
• Supervise two seasonal part-time creel clerks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage with low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions.
• Option to select 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.
• Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and other reasons.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees