Job Opportunity Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist position number 77073217

Requisition No: 790930 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST IV - 77073217

Position Number: 77073217 

Posting Closing Date: 02/23/2023                 

Class Title: Fish and Wildlife Biological Scientist IV                         

Broadband Code: 19-1023-04

Class Code: 5075

Office/Section: Conservation Planning Services, Land Use Planning      

Location:  Tallahassee

Facility: Russell Park Building

Supervisor: Rob Irving

Biweekly Salary: (approximate) $1,763.39 biweekly                   

Working hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., 40+ hours/week

List of any subordinates supervised: none

Years of Experience Desired:  2+

Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a life or physical science

Percent of Travel Required:  0-25% 

Description of Duties:

The Division of Habitat and Species Conservation’s Office of Conservation Planning Services is seeking a fish and wildlife professional to provide technical assistance to stakeholders and partner agencies for land use planning activities.  The position requires an understanding of fish and wildlife ecology and management needs, as well as a practical knowledge of native habitat management and recovery techniques suited to various Florida landscapes.  Candidates will be expected to demonstrate their proficiency in technical writing and the publication of maps using GIS software during the interview process.  The ideal candidate will have mastered these knowledge, skills, and abilities and has land management, species management, or habitat restoration experience.

This position serves as staff to the Land Use Planning (LUP) Program in the Division of Habitat and Species Conservation’s Office of Conservation Planning Services (CPS).  CPS provides technical assistance to a wide array of private and public sector landowners and local, state, and federal governmental entities on conservation-related issues.  The LUP Program coordinates collaborative consultations for large land use planning efforts that have the potential to impact fish and wildlife resources, particularly those that anticipate going through a regulatory process (Environmental Resource Permits, Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, Siting Act, County Comprehensive Plan amendments, major watershed initiatives, etc.).  This position will also focus on partnerships and planning, including reducing impacts to Florida’s imperiled species, reducing habitat fragmentation, and reducing the potential for human-wildlife conflict, including identification of project mitigation that contributes to landscape level conservation objectives. 

The position is responsible for timely and accurate processing and/or approval, as appropriate, of vendor invoices and warrants for payment of goods received or services rendered to avoid automatic interest penalty payments to said vendors.  It is responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements of Section 215.422, F.S., related to State Comptroller’s rules, as well as Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.  Responsibilities may include legislative interactions.  The position is expected to courteously assist Commission constituents to resolve questions or problems they may have in matters relating to the Commission, its programs or fish and wildlife conservation, generally.  It is expected to actively garner public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida’s citizens in a positive and proactive manner.

Desired Minimum Requirements:

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in biology, wildlife or fisheries management, zoology, environmental sciences or other closely related curriculum, graduate degree and two years of professional experience preferred.  Candidates must have experience writing and reviewing technical documents, must have experience with imperiled species or their habitats, and should be familiar with land use applications and/or permits.  Successful candidates will have experience collaborating with entities of varying interests and be able to capably manage conflict.  A cover letter and resume should be included with the application package.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Robert Irving at Robert.Irving@MyFWC.com or by phone at (850) 354-3578

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.