Deadline: Sat, 05/04/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Florida Location Detail: Lake Placid, FL Job Description: An exciting opportunity exists for an entry-level Fish and Wildlife Biologist to join a team of employees within the Wildlife and Habitat Management Section of FWC. FWC’s Southwest Region is seeking a motivated applicant that is willing and able to work outdoors in a variety of conditions throughout the year in fulfillment of their job responsibilities. Primary responsibilities will include assisting with the planning, development and implementation of habitat management programs to maintain and perpetuate native wildlife populations on the Lake Wales Ridge Wildlife and Environmental Area. This position is also responsible for the accomplishment of Commission-planned activities such as the following: prescribed fire, mechanical and chemical control of native and invasive non-native vegetation, design and implementation of biological surveys to monitor the status of selected species, including data analysis and report writing; development and implementation of public recreational programs; proposing regulations based on sound biological and sociological principles; planning, development, and maintenance of projects to facilitate public use including road construction, establishment of parking areas, culvert installation, and construction and maintenance of boundary and interior fences and gates; supervising various OPS staff; and furthering agency goals through interactions with cooperating agencies and stakeholders. Job duties will further include providing assistance with the development and periodic revision of long-range, comprehensive management plans, and will also include providing input and review for the preparation of programs, annual work plans, budget proposals, area regulations, brochures and reports. Qualifications: Incumbent must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work well with team members and members of the public. Other required knowledge, skills and abilities include knowledge and experience with the following: • Wildlife ecology • Game management • Ability to use chainsaws and hand tools • Ability to write technical reports • Wildlife and habitat survey and inventory knowledge • Ability to work outdoors under inclement weather conditions • Ability to identify common and imperiled species • Ability to work productively unsupervised • Strong GIS skills • Strong leadership skills • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with cooperators, coworkers and constituents Miscellaneous: Title: Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist II County: Highlands Working hours: 8am – 5pm. List of any subordinates supervised: N/A Residency requirement: 25 miles from main entrance of Lake Wales Ridge WEA. Level of Education: Preferred bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences or at least 4 years of relevant work experience. Other Requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Must possess and maintain a valid minimum Class E State of Florida driver’s license. Occasional overnight travel is required. Salary: $1,538.46 biweekly/ $40,000 annually Benefits: Participate in group health insurance, retirement options, and paid leave and holidays. How to Apply: Please apply online here: https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/LAKE-PLACID-FISHERIES-&-WILDLIFE-BIO-SCIENTIST-II-77072953-FL-33852/1140017200/
