FWC Job Announcement: FWRI #77900855, OPS Biological Scientist I (Fisheries Dependent Monitoring, St. Petersburg)

OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST I - F - 77900855

Date: Oct 15, 2018

Location: SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, US, 33701

 

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Requisition No: 45866 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)

Working Title: OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST I - F - 77900855

Position Number: 77900855 

Salary:  $13.50 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 10/25/2018

 

Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI)

Section: Marine Fisheries Research-Fisheries Dependent Monitoring 

 

Position Description:

Conduct directed field research and monitoring of recreational fisheries from state and federal waters by collecting detailed biostatical data, including but not limited to: species composition, sex ratio, fish weight, and size of fish from recreational catches.  Interview fishermen to gather additional data on catch rates, effort, gear and area fished. Recreational angler surveys are conducted at boat docks, public boat ramps, fishing piers and other fishing sites. This position will also collect samples from marine fish for stock assessments and genetic analysis. Data must be prepared and delivered in a timely manner. The qualified applicant would be based in St. Petersburg at the FWRI lab. The position requires frequent day-time travel throughout.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

Identify marine fish and invertebrates from Florida's state and federal waters; apply scientific sampling methodology and statistical techniques for analyzing fisheries data. Ability to:  conduct field sampling of recreational fish catches and interview fishers to obtain characteristics of their fishing trips; operate MS Office and other appropriate computer software; establish and maintain effective working relationships with FWC and other agency staff; communicate effectively with the public and maintain field sampling equipment.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences.

 

WHAT IS OPS EMPLOYMENT?  Other Personal Services (OPS) temporary employer/employee relationship used solely for accomplishing short term or intermittent tasks. OPS employees do not fill established positions and may not be assigned the duties of any vacant authorized position.  OPS employees are at-will employees and are subject to actions such as pay changes, changes to work assignment and terminations at the pleasure of the agency head or designee.

 

WHAT BENEFITS ARE 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 (must meet eligibility requirements. Consult with People First or the servicing Human Resource Office for details.)     
• Deferred Compensation - voluntary
• Employee Assistance Program – voluntary

 

WHAT BENEFITS ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES?

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

 

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.

 

Nearest Major Market: Tampa

 

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