What are the responsibilities and job description for the OPS- Biological Scientist IV position at The State of Florida?
Requisition No: 844033
Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Working Title: OPS- Biological Scientist IV - 77905095
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 77905095
Salary: $23.14 an hour
Posting Closing Date: 01/26/2025
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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.
Position number: 77905095
Address & Phone #: 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee Florida 32399
Phone: 850-922-4330
Supervisor: Robbin Trindell
Description of duties:
The Division of Habitat and Species Conservation is comprised of six sections and two offices. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Imperiled Species Management Section’s (ISM) Marine Turtle Management Program! This dynamic role will support the collaborative implementation of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Regionwide Trustee Implementation Group (RW-TIG) Project to Restore and Enhance Sea Turtle Nest Productivity. If you’re passionate about wildlife and habitat conservation, this position offers a unique chance to make a real impact.
Specific responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinates with Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute to review information on sea turtle nesting to identify high density nesting beaches for loggerhead and green sea turtles;
- Visit nesting beaches along the Gulf of Mexico and within the Archie Carr Sea Turtle Refuge on the Atlantic Ocean to identify threats to sea turtles, nests, hatchlings and nesting habitat due to beachfront lighting and other habitat modifications;
- Develops and maintains partnerships with local governments, beachfront communities, and local conservation groups for implementation of project goals;
- Conducts data collection activities (nesting beach threats surveys), data analyses, and interpretation of data to support management and conservation recommendations;
- Develops, manages, and coordinates contracts to implement activities to reduce threats identified on sea turtle nesting beaches.
- Contributes to preparation and timely submittal of reports and may present results through internal and external (peer-reviewed publications, professional and public meeting, etc.) outlets as directed by supervisor;
- Assists with the creation, maintenance and quality control of shapefiles, layers and geodatabases, develops maps and data summaries using ArcGIS, GoogleEarth, MS Access and MS Excel for management purposes;
- Participates in stranding response, necropsies, and other miscellaneous field work assignments as needed;
- Aids with developing and/or coordinating responses to public inquiries received via AskMyFWC, public records requests, or other assignments as needed;
- Attends internal and external meetings, workshops, and presentations as necessary;
- Maintains all assigned equipment in safe working condition; and
- Performs other project-related duties and administrative tasks as directed.
Salary: $23.14 per hour. This is expected to be a five-year grant funded position.
Broadband code: 19-1023-04
Region: Northwest
Title: OPS Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist IV
County: Leon
Office Address: 1875 Orange Ave East, Tallahassee, FL 32311
Working hours: 40 hours per week; Typically M-F, 8 AM – 5 PM, though hours may vary with type of work and may require work on weekends or holidays.
List of any subordinates supervised: 0-2 (potential for supervision of interns or volunteers)
Residency requirement: Tallahassee
Level of Education & Experience: Prefer a bachelor’s degree in biology, wildlife, or fisheries management; zoology; environmental sciences or other closely related curriculum and two years of professional experience; or prefer a graduate degree and one year of professional experience. Candidates with previous experience with wildlife management or research programs will be given preference; Qualified applicants should have a background in one of the following: aquatic resource management, aquatic habitat restoration or imperiled species management; and will need to be highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and adept at problem-solving and time management to succeed in this position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- This position requires administrative, communication, and computer skills, and the review, evaluation, interpretation, and presentation of biological data.
- Proficiency in MS software applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required, and Google Earth Pro, ArcGIS 10.5 , ArcGIS Pro, or ArcGIS Online, SharePoint preferred;
- Knowledge of wildlife conservation, management techniques, and ecology;
- Knowledge of terminology, scientific method, principles, and techniques used in biological research, analyses or assessment;
- Knowledge of freshwater, marine and/or estuarine ecosystems;
- Ability to perform quantitative analyses of scientific data;
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and technical report writing;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, the public, and interested parties;
- Ability to work outdoors in the coastal environment during the summer and occasionally at night; and
- Ability to travel statewide is required.
The Commission expects its employees to be courteous and respectful while assisting Commission customers and stakeholders, ensuring each encounter is as positive as possible. Employees should promptly resolve questions or problems relating to the Commission, its programs and/or fish and wildlife resources. Employees should seek to gain public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida's citizens in a positive and proactive manner and by listening to what the customer wants and striving to meet their needs. When appropriate, employees will explain the reasons for agency actions or decisions while communicating a consistent FWC point-of-view. Responsible for following the provisions and requirements in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, related to the Department of Financial Services rules and FWC's invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures. Work at FWC is cross-functional meaning duties may cross division/office lines. The Commission expects employees to function across FWC's organizational structure by providing their skills and expertise wherever needed through work on teams or as directed.
Other requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Travel is required to perform the duties of this position (1-25%).
OPS Employment Description: This is a full-time OPS (Other Personnel Services) position. OPS employees are paid for the number of hours they work. OPS employees do not receive paid leave, or paid holidays. OPS staff have the potential for health insurance benefits and participation in the Deferred Compensation investment retirement program.
How to Apply: Application packets must be submitted through the State of Florida’s official employment site (https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/) and must include a cover
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.
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