F & W BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST II - 77072755
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 Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area (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 WMA including application of ~20,000 acres of prescribed fire annually and conducting 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, Florida grasshopper sparrow, northern bobwhite, white-tailed deer, and wild turkey. The successful candidate will assist with the operation of hunter check stations to collect biological data of hunter harvested game. Additionally, the position will assist with a variety of wildlife surveys for both game and non-game species including red-cockaded woodpecker, Florida grasshopper sparrow, northern bobwhite, white-tailed deer, and Bachman sparrow. This position assists the Lead Area biologist in all aspects of running the WMA including purchasing, annual reports, data entry, GIS, and harvest reports. 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.
Requirements
- A high school diploma and 5 years professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program is required.
- Must possess and maintain a valid, minimum Class E State of Florida driver’s license.
- Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check. The criminal history check must be completed within the first three days of employment.
Nice To Haves
- A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field can substitute for four of the 5 years of required experience.
- Knowledge of principles of ecology and wildlife management.
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to plan and organize work assignments
- Familiar with outdoor recreational activities
- Skilled in the use of GIS
- Knowledge of wildlife and land management practices, such as prescribed burning and herbicide use for vegetation control
- Ability to identify common and imperiled wildlife species.
- Ability to operate outdoors under inclement weather conditions
- Ability to write technical reports
- Ability to frequently push, pull and/or carry more than 50 pounds
Responsibilities
- Application of ~20,000 acres of prescribed fire annually
- Conducting mechanical and chemical vegetation control (mowing, roller chopping, herbicide, etc.) to manage habitats
- Assist with the operation of hunter check stations to collect biological data of hunter harvested game
- 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 WMA including purchasing, annual reports, data entry, GIS, and harvest reports
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
