Fisheries and Wildlife Biologist II; Punta Gorda, FL

Position Title: Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist II

Biweekly Rate of Pay: $1,576.92 + benefits

Supervisor: Karch Chancellor

Supervisor contact information for inquiries:  Karch.Chancellor@MyFWC.com

Position location: Babcock-Webb Wildlife Management Area, 29200 Tucker Grade, Punta Gorda, FL  33955

Region: Southwest

County: Charlotte

Working hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00-5:00, evenings and weekends, and overnight travel as required

List of any subordinates supervised: May supervise seasonal OPS check station operators and/or Fish and Wildlife Technicians as needed

Residency Requirement: State housing available on-site; if not in state housing, employee will be required to live within a 25-mile radius of Babcock-Webb WMA field office

Agency information: 

 Our Organization:

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment. 

The Division of Habitat & Species Conservation is comprised of six Sections and two offices. This position works within the Wildlife and Habitat Management Section of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Habitat and Species Conservation.  

Minimum Qualifications: A high school diploma and 5 years professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program is required. A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field can substitute for 4 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field.

Description of Duties:

An exciting opportunity exists for an entry-level Fish and Wildlife Biologist to join a team of employees within FWC’s Wildlife and Habitat Management Section in managing a lead Wildlife Management Area (WMA). FWC’s Southwest 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 include assisting in the development and implementation of management programs for Babcock-Webb WMA. This position will participate in the prescribed burn program on the WMA. Job duties also include public hunt management, biological data collection, wildlife surveys, invasive non-native plant control, and other various habitat management techniques. This position also assists with coordination of the development and periodic revision of long-range, comprehensive management plans, annual work plans, budget proposals, area regulations, and reports. The incumbent will also be working with other staff throughout the region to enhance wildlife habitat and promote compatible recreational use for the general public.