FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST IV - 77001068

State of Florida

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Habitat & Species Conservation is comprised of six Sections and two offices. This position works within the Public Access Services Office (PASO) of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Habitat and Species Conservation. The Public Access Services Office is a leader in innovative best practices to provide safe, sustainable, quality wildlife experiences and conservation opportunities to the public. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Conservation Stewardship team!

The Interpretive Program Manager is an advanced professional position managing all activities associated with administering an interpretive program for the state’s Wildlife Management Area system. It requires strong expertise in nature interpretation and extensive knowledge of Florida’s wildlife and habitats. This is a full-time Career Service position located at the Russell Park building in Tallahassee.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and 6 years of professional experience in nature interpretation, ecology, environmental communications, or a similar field.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in biology, environmental science, communications/outreach, marketing or similar, can substitute for four of the six years’ of required experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License and have the ability to travel up to 25% on average annually.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Florida’s natural communities and associated wildlife
• Excellent interpretive writing ability
• Ability to translate scientific information into popular language
• Excellent research skills
• Effective public speaking skills and ability to produce multi-media presentations using PowerPoint, laptop computer and projector
• Experience working with web designers and producing content
• Experience in publication production
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple projects, has strong attention to detail
• Excellent editorial skills
• Self-directed and able to work as an effective team member
• Can evaluate high quality photography for use on web, print and sign products
• Ability to interpret maps and work with cartographer
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Pro, and Lightroom.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize work
• Ability to collaborate with others
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to utilize problem solving techniques and apply critical thinking skills
• Ability to collect, organize, evaluate and analyze data

Responsibilities

• Interpretive Planning: Conducts interpretive evaluations, planning, and periodic assessments for lead Wildlife Management Areas. Produces management plan objectives, budgets, and strategies. Develops interpretive themes for Public Access Assessments. Attends Management Advisory Group meetings and reviews management prospectus and draft plans. Builds and maintains collaborative partnerships with local, state, and national recreation organizations to enhance interpretive planning. Provides technical assistance regarding design and placement of interpretive and recreation infrastructure. Collaborates with other sections and Divisions as needed to ensure interpretive plans and products are coordinated across the agency.
• Strategic Communications: Manages Wildlife Management Area awareness strategies and content development. Administers program websites, WMA Recreation Finder application, hunt calendars, WMA social media posts, newsletters, articles and other vehicles to increase awareness of recreational opportunities on wildlife management areas. Represents FWC and the WMA system at events, festivals, and meetings.
• Publications Management: Plans, reviews, edits, and manages all aspects of production workflow for recreational publications, kiosk panels, signage and maps on Florida’s wildlife management area system. Works with area biologists, recreation planners, cartographers, graphic designers, web designers and printers to ensure high quality products that are scientifically accurate, engaging and effective, and widely distributed.
• Interpretive Programming: Leads interpretive programming for statewide events such as Florida WildQuest, community events, and other conservation stewardship related programming. Applies knowledge of Florida’s wildlife and habitats to inform interpretive messaging and public access.
• Supervision: Supervises interpretive staff, contractors, consultants, interns and volunteers including interpretive writers, graphic designers, and outreach staff, partnering with Division communications personnel.
• Special Projects: Develops content, plans, and designs for special projects and events related to conservation stewardship, participatory science, and other office functions.
• Administrative Duties: Attends staff meetings, conducts compliance reviews, prepares required forms, responds to telephone and mail inquires. Other administrative duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees