Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist II

Position Overview

An exciting opportunity exists to serve as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist II assisting the lead area biologist in the management of the 9,500-acre Half Moon Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) in Sumter County.

Description of Duties:

• Assists with planning and implementing effective habitat management practices, such as prescribed burning, upland and wetland restoration, mechanical and chemical vegetation treatments, wildlife plantings, oversight of timber operations, and other projects.
• Conducts population surveys of wildlife species using scientifically accepted techniques, including data analysis and report writing.
• Surveys habitat types and monitors changes that take place in vegetative communities.
• Assists with planning, developing, and coordinating projects to facilitate public use, such as road and trail construction and maintenance, culvert installation and repair, and construction and maintenance of boundary and interior fences and gates.
• Assists with developing bid specifications, overseeing contracts, and monitoring vendor compliance.
• Assists with annual work plans, budget proposals, accomplishment reports, and other administrative tasks.
• Assists with public hunting and other recreational activities, including coordination and operation of check stations, and supervising check station operators.
• Accurately and routinely submits reports of activity and accomplishments using online databases and ArcGIS.
• Provides supervisor with information, recommendations and justification for regulations governing public use on the WMA based on sound biological and sociological principles.
• Provides technical assistance to individuals, organizations and other agencies regarding wildlife biology and wildlife habitat management.
• Participates in seminars and workshops relating to wildlife resource management.
• Completes other duties or assists on other areas as assigned.