FWC Job Announcement

Working Title: OPS VETERINARIAN II Broadband/Class Code: 29-1131-05 Position Number: 77907014-51346772 Annual Salary Range: $26 - 28.50 / hr Announcement Type: Open Competitive City: GAINESVILLE Facility: FWRI WILDLIFE RESEARCH LAB (GAINESVILLE) Pay Grade/ Pay Band: BB011 Closing Date: 9/14/2015

The Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI), the research arm of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), invites applications for an OPS Veterinarian II in the Fish and Wildlife Health subsection. Applicants should be licensed or be eligible for licensure as a Veterinarian by the State of Florida and have a strong background in terrestrial wildlife ecology and diseases.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The successful applicant will function as a member of an integrated wildlife disease research and management team. Responsibilities of the position include conducting surveillance for wildlife diseases such as avian influenza virus and virulent Newcastle disease virus; performing field investigations of avian, reptile/amphibian, and other wildlife disease and mortality events; conducting necropsies and preparing necropsy reports; representing FWC on wildlife disease-related matters; and providing wildlife veterinary technical expertise and assistance to FWC biologists, other agencies and organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS: Eligibility for licensure as a Veterinarian by the State of Florida in accordance with Florida Statute 474 and for a DEA license is required. Additionally, we are seeking someone uniquely qualified who, in additional to having a Veterinarian's license, also has a degree in one of the physical or natural sciences and one years’ experience in veterinary medicine and/or wildlife ecology. A graduate degree in wildlife ecology or related field may substitute for the required experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Knowledge of: the principles, techniques and equipment used in veterinary medicine; wildlife diseases, their symptoms and treatment; animal anatomy, physiology and pathology; wildlife immobilization; wildlife, freshwater, and marine ecology; statistics; general scientific techniques and methods; methods of data collection and analyses; database entry and analyses; principles of scientific writing. Skill in: investigation of wildlife mortality events; necropsy of birds, reptiles, amphibians, and other wildlife; diagnostic sample collection; use of personal computers, spreadsheet, and word processing software, especially Microsoft Office products; analysis of scientific data; preparation of scientific reports; and editorial review of written materials. Ability to: conduct, analyze, and interpret the results of veterinary examinations and tests; conduct field work; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; work independently; utilize problems-solving techniques; conduct training seminars; establish and maintain effective working relationships with wildlife rehabilitators, state and federal agencies, and others; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures; and maintain a valid driver's license.

OPS EMPLOYMENT DESCRIPTION: The position is OPS (Other Personnel Services), which means that employees are paid for the number of hours they work. The position is term-limited for one year (ending December 31, 2016) but may be extended pending job performance and available funding.

Benefits applicable to OPS employees:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan - mandatory
• Workers’ Compensation - mandatory
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) - mandatory
• Participation in state group insurance- voluntary
• Deferred Compensation - voluntary
• Employee Assistance Program – voluntary

Benefits not applicable to OPS employees:

• Any form of paid leave
• Paid holidays
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System
• Reinstatement rights or retention rights

TO APPLY

To be eligible for consideration, applicants must do all of the following by midnight on the closing date listed: submit an electronic State of Florida employment application http://peoplefirst.myflorida.com, complete the qualifying questions, and upload a current CV or resume and a cover letter. The cover letter should explain your interest in FWC and this position, detail relevant experience, and identify how you meet the required KSAs for the position. If you experience technical difficulties during the application process, please call People First at 1-877-562-7287.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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.