OPS F & W BS III - 77902495

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

This OPS position serves as the Assistant Reptile and Amphibian Conservation Coordinator within the Wildlife Diversity Conservation Section of the Division of Habitat and Species Conservation. This role serves as a key team member overseeing and implementing conservation actions for Florida’s species of greatest conservation need, including state and federally listed species. The individual selected for this position will have the opportunity to significantly impact conservation outcomes for imperiled wildlife. This position requires passion for conservation, dedication to working with diverse stakeholders, and the ability to work creatively to address conservation challenges. Opportunities to expand professional development, such as facilitation, advanced training, leading internal teams, or participating in state or regional work groups may be presented to the team member. This position is primarily office based, but opportunities for field work and investigations may be presented to the employee depending on specific information needs.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and 6 years professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program is required.
• Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Florida’s fish and wildlife, ecology, and natural communities.
• Knowledge of state and national conservation programs, including Florida’s Imperiled Species Management Plan.
• Familiarity with Florida Administrative Code protections and prohibitions applicable to wildlife.
• Knowledge of standard reptile and amphibian survey methodologies.
• Skilled in organizational management (i.e., time management, project management, data management) and problem solving.
• Skilled in developing professional relationships.
• Skilled in the use of computers for word processing, information management, communications, data management, and geographical information systems.
• Ability to work in a highly adaptive environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly, in person and electronically.
• Ability to work independently to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments within deadlines.
• Ability to operate four-wheel drive vehicles.
• Ability to occasionally travel overnight for one or more nights to complete job tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with developing and implementing projects for listed and other important species as part of Florida’s Imperiled Species Management Plan. Components of this work may include developing Species Action Plans and Species Conservation Measures and Permitting Guidelines.
• Serving as a liaison between FWC work units and providing expertise on reptiles and amphibians to inform and influence conservation.
• Reviewing permits and authoring biological opinions.
• Assisting with or leading the annual prioritization of information and management needs.
• Providing technical expertise and assistance to FWC staff and the public for conservation and management issues and for regulatory issues and rules.
• Working with external partners and stakeholders, including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, NGOs, and working groups.
• Speaking publicly to further Florida’s conservation mission. This may include presenting at internal FWC meetings, external working groups, stakeholder meetings, and trainings.
• Assisting or take lead on developing workshops and meetings with 10 – 50+ attendees.
• Serving on internal teams and work groups.
• Applying for and administering grants needed to fund conservation projects.
• Compiling, summarizing, and analyzing data and literature and preparing final reports.
• Educational outreach, including giving presentations to schools and conservation organizations.
• Enrolling in internal and external classes and courses targeted at career advancement opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan - mandatory
• Workers’ Compensation - mandatory
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) - mandatory
• Potential for participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements. Consult with People First or the servicing Human Resource Office for details.)
• Deferred Compensation - voluntary
• Employee Assistance Program – voluntary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level