Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist II

Employer
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation commission
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Assisting lead area biologists in developing and implementing management programs for the Big Bend Wildlife Management Area.
  • Assists with planning and implementing effective habitat management practices, such as prescribed burning, upland and wetland restoration, mechanical and chemical vegetation treatments, oversight of timber operations, water level manipulations, and other projects.
  • Assists with planning, developing, and coordinating projects to facilitate public use, such as road 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 the completion of 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.
  • Conducts wildlife population surveys using scientifically accepted techniques, including data analysis and report writing.
  • Accurately and routinely submits reports of activity and accomplishments using online databases and ArcGIS.
  • Surveys habitat types and monitors changes that take place in vegetative communities.
  • Provides technical assistance to individuals, organizations and other agencies regarding wildlife biology and wildlife habitat management.
  • Proposes regulations based on sound biological and sociological principles.
  • Participates in seminars and workshops relating to wildlife resource management.
  • Completes other duties or assists on other areas as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

  • Kowledge of prescribed burning
  • Knowledge in conducting wildlife surveys, including game and nongame species, collecting and analyzing data, and summarizing results
  • Knowledge of habitat restoration techniques, fire ecology, and plant succession
  • Applied knowledge of chemical or mechanical control of invasive vegetation
  • Ability to operate and maintain 4WD vehicles, farm tractors and 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 multiple work assignments
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners
  • Familiarity with common outdoor recreation activities
  • Ability to write, edit, and produce scientific reports and summaries
  • Ability to use hand tools, including chainsaws, power tools, auger, etc.
  • Knowledge of GIS software (ArcMap, ArcPro) and handheld GPS units and their applications
  • Skill in use of Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, etc.)
Job Field:
Wildlife
Job Type:
Full Time
Location Detail:
663 Plantation Rd.
Perry, FL 32348
Salary:
$40,000/year
Job Benefits:

State of Florida benefits.

Application Deadline:
Link to Full Job Posting:
https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/PERRY-FISHERIES-&-WILDLIFE-BIO-SCIENTIST-II-7700…

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