Fisheries & Wildlife Biologist III

Fisheries & Wildlife Biologist III

An exciting opportunity exists to serve as the Lead Area Biologist for planning, development, and implementation of management programs at Watermelon Pond Wildlife and Environmental Area. The incumbent will also serve as the Cooperative Area Biologist for Goethe, Cedar Key Scrub, and Gulf Hammock Wildlife Management Areas in cooperation with the lead agencies. 

Description of Duties

• Plans and implements effective and cost-efficient habitat management practices, such as prescribed burning, upland and wetland restoration, mechanical and chemical vegetation treatments, and other projects. 
• Designs and conducts population surveys of selected species using scientifically accepted techniques, including data analysis and report writing. 
• Plans, develops, and coordinates projects to facilitate public use, such as road construction and maintenance, establishment of parking areas, culvert installation and repair, and construction and maintenance of boundary and interior fences and gates. 
• Develops and oversees bid specifications, contracts, and monitoring of vendor compliance 
• Completes annual work plans, budget proposals, performance reports, accomplishment reports and other administrative tasks. 
• Coordinates public hunting and other recreational activities. 
• Surveys habitat types and monitors changes that take place in vegetative communities. 
• Provides technical assistance and presentations 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. 
• Responds to nuisance bear complaints, reports of road killed bears, and other wildlife issues within assigned area.
• Completes other duties or assists on other areas as assigned.