Requisition No: 832983
Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Working Title: FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST III - 77000967
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 77000967
Salary: $1,730.77 biweekly + benefits
Posting Closing Date: 08/15/2024
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Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
FWC Mission Statement: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.
Address: 601 W. Woodward Avenue, Eustis, Florida, 32726
County: Lake
Region: Northeast
Working Title: FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST III – 77000967
Position number: 77000967
Title: Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist III
Broadband Code: 19-1023-03
Class Code: 5074
Working Hours: M-F, 8 AM – 5 PM (Hours may vary based on workload and may be required to work weekends and non-traditional hours.)
Salary: $1,730.77 bi-weekly + benefits
Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Division: Habitat and Species Conservation
Section: Aquatic Habitat Conservation and Restoration
Sub-section: Aquatic Habitat Restoration/Enhancement
Supervisor: Dan Kolterman
Phone: (352) 800-5024
Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.
Applicants must provide a resume and cover letter.
Applicants must provide examples of peer reviewed papers and published papers.
Note that supporting documentation does not replace the requirement for a completed State of Florida employment application form.
Description Of Duties:
The Division of Habitat & Species Conservation is comprised of six Sections and two offices. The Aquatic Habitat Restoration/Enhancement Subsection (AHRE) of the Aquatic Habitat Conservation and Restoration Section is seeking an aquatic habitat restoration biologist to develop and manage projects on lakes, rivers, and wetlands to benefit fish and wildlife resources. The position will work within the Central Florida AHRE multidisciplinary team, and independently.
This position is responsible for development of budget proposals, project specifications, contract management, and reporting. The position identifies aquatic habitat restoration/enhancement opportunities, secures internal or external project funding, hires and oversees contractors to complete habitat projects, and conducts assessment of project effectiveness. In addition, the position will interact professionally with the public and partners providing technical expertise on aquatic habitat management. Occasional travel is required to attend regional and divisional meetings and trainings.
Required Duties Include But Are Not Limited to The Following:Required Attachments to be uploaded with State of Florida application :
Desired qualifications include :
Subordinates Supervised: None
Residency Requirement: None
Licenses requirement: Valid driver’s license
Level of Education: Prefer a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in one of the biological sciences and two years of professional biological experience in a field or laboratory program, OR a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences and one year of professional experience preferred, OR six years of directly related experience.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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