Deadline: Sun, 10/30/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Job Field: Forestry Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: Florida Location Detail: 290 Airport Road, Carrabelle, FL 32322 Job Description: This Career Service position works with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), Florida Forest Service (FFS), NGOs, and other stakeholders to manage natural communities and wildlife resources at Tate’s Hell, Apalachicola, and Wakulla Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). The incumbent, under the direct supervision of the District Wildlife Biologist, coordinates and consults with FFS and USFS regarding resource and wildlife management practices including natural community restoration, imperiled species management, timber harvesting, public access, prescribed burning, and wildlife habitat enhancement. Leads adaptive efforts to restore red-cockaded woodpecker (RCW) habitat, establish new recruitment clusters, and monitor the RCW population and recruitment success at Tate’s Hell WMA (e.g. fledgling checks, banding, artificial cavity installation). Assists with the application of habitat management activities including prescribed burning, timber thinning, longleaf pine restoration, mechanical and chemical control of native and exotic vegetation, and supplemental planting for wildlife. Conducts monitoring and data collection/analysis for locally important and imperiled wildlife species using scientifically accepted protocols. Conducts population surveys including Northern bobwhite covey call counts and deer spotlight/distance sampling. Works with the Agency’s Bear Management Program and local officials to advise and assist with nuisance bear/wildlife issues. Conducts vegetation surveys as needed and monitors vegetation response to habitat manipulations. Assists land management partners with planning and development of projects to facilitate public use including public hunts and recreational use programs (e.g. collection of biological data from harvested animals, data analysis/reporting, permitting, rule change proposals, commenting, and review, public user engagement). Performs administrative duties including supervision of employees in accordance with Agency policies and procedures, contract and budget management, project reporting, equipment maintenance, and assists lead agencies with maintenance of public use infrastructure (e.g. roads, parking areas, kiosks, picnic facilities, trails, boat ramps, water control structures, fences, gates). Collaborates with staff at other conservation areas, provides technical assistance to individuals, organizations, and other government agencies, and participates in team meetings, seminars, and workshops related to wildlife resource management. Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in a life or physical science ▪ Knowledge and experience in conducting wildlife surveys including game and nongame species, analyzing data, and summarizing results ▪ Knowledge and experience with the application of prescribed fire ▪ Knowledge and experience with chemical or mechanical control of invasive exotic vegetation ▪ Knowledge of ArcGIS and GPS and its application. ▪ Ability to operate and maintain 4WD vehicles, tractors, farm implements, ATVs, and outboard motors ▪ Ability to work independently and in a variety of weather conditions ▪ Ability to work efficiently in a team of diverse people with differing backgrounds ▪ Ability to plan and prioritize work assignments, multi-task ▪ Ability to communicate effectively with external and internal customers ▪ Ability to perform quantitative analysis of scientific data ▪ Skill in use of Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, etc.) Salary: $1,478.06 bi-weekly Benefits: State of Florida benefits, health, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off How to Apply: https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/CARRABELLE-FISHERIES-&-WILDLIFE-BIO-SCIENTIST-III-77000746-FL-32322/944774500/
