Employer Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Description of Job Duties:The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking a qualified individual to play a crucial role at the interface between anglers and fisheries. Your work will be instrumental in managing, enhancing, and promoting freshwater fishing opportunities in North Central Florida’s aquatic resources. This position, part of a regional team with FWC’s Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management, is in Lake City, Florida. The selected candidate will be assist with the management of freshwater fisheries resources in FWC’s North Central Region (17 counties) as needed. This position will coordinate with regional project staff and other agency staff to help design and implement biological studies on aquatic resources, implement agency established protocols to assess sportfish populations, conduct aquatic resource management and enhancement activities, interact with agency stakeholders, compile, analyze and interpret biological data used to write technical reports. The person selected for this position will be required to regularly interact with individuals from within and outside the agency, as well as the public. Responsibilities:Assists with development and implementation of fisheries management goals related to North Central Region resources including stakeholder interaction, habitat enhancement, data analysis, stocking, fish feeding, fisheries sampling, coordinating with cooperators and other governmental agencies, and promotional and educational opportunities.Assists in developing partnerships in aquatic resource management projects with federal, state, and local agencies and stakeholders.Your role will be crucial in Establishing and maintaining stakeholder contacts with anglers, fish camps, local government officials, tackle shop owners, fishing guides, outdoor media, fishing clubs, conservation groups, etc. This will ensure effective, two-way communication relative to FWC programs and projects, and your contribution will be instrumental in the success of our initiatives.Provides technical assistance to the public through telephone, written communication, presentations, and lectures.Operates/maintains project equipment including vehicles, boats, motors, trailers, and other field sampling equipment. Position Details:Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. EST, Monday through FridayThis position requires travel up to 25% and work time outside of regular scheduled hours. Minimum Qualifications:Candidate will possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.Candidate will possess a valid boaters safety education identification card prior to operating any agency vessel. The selected candidate must already possess a boater safety card or be willing and able to obtain one within 30 days of hiring along with the required agency safety training.A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in life or physical science or 4 years of applicable experience Preferred Qualifications: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a life of physical sciences and two years of professional experience in a field or laboratory program; orA master's degree from an accredited college or university in life or physical science.Background in fisheries science with experience in biological field sampling and the use of fisheries-related sampling equipment.Be willing and able to travel out of the office location area, stay overnight, work weekends and put in extended hours when necessary. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of Florida’s freshwater fish, fish population dynamics and fish management techniques.Knowledge of data analysis techniques relevant to fisheries biology.Knowledge of freshwater fisheries sampling techniques and related gear.Ability to work with internal and external personnel, managers, government officials, riparian landowners, and other stakeholders.Ability to operate independently to achieve project objectives.Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather and in remote locations.Skilled in the operation of boats, outboard motors, trailers, etc.Ability to travel overnight and work flexible hours to meet project objectives. All FWC staff are expected to:1) Courteously assist Commission constituents to resolve questions or problems relating to the Commission’s programs or fish and wildlife conservation2) Seek to garner public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida’s citizens in a positive manner.3) You will be responsible for timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and warrants for payments of goods, and responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements of Section 215.422, F.S., related to State Comptroller’s rules and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures. Job Field: Fisheries Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: LAKE CITY, FL, US Salary: Pay Range: $1538.47 Bi-Weekly, $40,000.22 Annually Plus Benefits Job Benefits: The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:As a state of Florida employee, you'll enjoy top-tier benefits, including comprehensive health coverage with low deductibles and out-of-pocket contributions. You'll also have the choice between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement. Plus, you can take advantage of the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems. Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family BiweeklyNo Cost $25,000 Life InsuranceNine Paid State Holidays, One Personal Holiday per year4 hours Annual Leave and 4 hours Sick Leave accrual each biweekly Uniform allowance Application Deadline: Sun, 02/23/2025 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/LAKE-CITY-FISHERIES-&-WILDLIFE-BIO-SCIENTIST-II-…
