Deadline: Sun, 08/18/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Florida Location Detail: Starke, FL Job Description: Summary An exciting opportunity exists for an entry-level Fish and Wildlife Biologist to join a team of employees within the Wildlife and Habitat Management Section of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). FWC’s North Central Region is seeking a motivated applicant that is willing and able to work outdoors in a variety of conditions throughout the year in fulfillment of their job responsibilities. Primary responsibilities will include assisting with the planning, development and implementation of habitat management programs to maintain and perpetuate native wildlife populations on the Jennings, Cary, Ralph E. Simmons, Four Creeks, and Belmore Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in cooperation with the lead agency, Florida Forest Service and assisting with management on Camp Blanding WMA and other WMAs in the district. Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of wildlife biology, assessment and inventory of wildlife and habitat, collection and analysis of biological data. Knowledge of habitat restoration and management techniques, fire ecology, and plant succession. Ability to write, edit, and produce scientific reports and summaries. Ability to serve as a prescribed burn team crew member and safely apply fire to vegetative communities. Ability to use and maintain area equipment such as farm tractors and implements, ATVs, chainsaws, mowers, and pumps. Ability to use Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook, Excel) and learn to use internal agency software/databases. Knowledge of GIS software (ArcMap, ArcPro) and handheld GPS units and their applications. Ability to organize work assignments and set priorities. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Miscellaneous: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Salary: $1,538.46 biweekly + benefits Benefits: Health Insurance, Paid Annual and Sick Leave, State of Florida Retirement Plan, Deferred Compensation Plan. How to Apply: https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/STARKE-FISHERIES-&-WILDLIFE-BIO-SCIENTIST-II-77000234-FL-32091/1196236500/
