FWC Job Announcement: FWRI #77072134, Research Assistant (Fisheries Dependent Monitoring, St. Petersburg)

RESEARCH ASSISTANT - 77072134

Date: Sep 19, 2019

Location: SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, US, 33701 

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Requisition No: 74241 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)

Working Title: RESEARCH ASSISTANT - 77072134

Position Number: 77072134 

Salary:  $35,745 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 10/07/2019 

 

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI)

SECTION: Marine Fisheries Research/Fisheries Dependent Monitoring

LOCATION: Pinellas County, and surrounding counties

RATE OF PAY: 1,374.84 biweekly. This is a Career Service position with full benefits.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will supervise regional field staff; assign work schedules, train staff, review progress and monitor performance.  Conduct quality control and quality assurance tasks for recreational angling surveys, including telephone validations, site visits for updates to site directories, and field checks of regional staff performance during their scheduled assignments. Coordinate collection of fishing trip information from captains of charter boat vessels. Coordinate field validations of charter vessel trips. Compile and enter data per project specifications. Compile, edit, code, and process angler intercept data forms and deliver to program partners as scheduled. Conduct recreational angler surveys at boat docks, public boat ramps, fishing piers and other fishing sites; identify species, measure, and weigh recreational catches; collect biological samples from marine fish for stock assessments and genetic analysis; process samples and data in a timely manner. Participate in appropriate outreach activities, including providing outreach materials to recreational anglers during the conduct of recreational fishing surveys. The qualified applicant will be based at the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute in Saint Petersburg, FL. The position requires frequent day-time travel throughout Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, Manatee and Sarasota Counties, with occasional opportunities to travel to other regions of Florida as needed. This position will be at least 40 hours per week. To learn more about the project we are hiring for, visit: https://myfwc.com/research/saltwater/fishstats/recreational-fisheries/landings/

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics. Experience in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.  

**Preference may be given to candidates with a bachelor's degree with a concentration in one of the physical or natural sciences and at least 2 years of relevant work experience. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of fish morphology, identification of marine fishes to species, statistical survey sampling methods, data collection, data entry and the principles and practices of effective supervision. Ability to communicate with the public effectively with tact and diplomacy; to write technical reports and prepare tables; to gather, maintain, verify and analyze data; maintain field sampling equipment; establish and maintain effective work relationships; supervise others effectively; work on the water and in adverse conditions; think logically and apply problem-solving techniques; effectively communicate verbally and in writing and work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends when needed; operate a personal computer; and maintain frequent contact with field staff and supervisors; maintain a valid driver’s license.    

TO APPLY: 

Submit an electronic application through People First by the closing date.      Federal law requires that we hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized aliens who can provide proof of their identity and employment eligibility. 

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.  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. 

Nearest Major Market: Tampa 

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