Employer Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Freshwater Fisheries Research Office Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Position Overview and Responsibilities:The incumbent will be responsible for laboratory processing of freshwater invertebrate samples collected from lakes, ponds, streams, and spring systems. Main duties encompass slide mounting of certain groups of aquatic invertebrates for identification, including Oligochaeta, Chironomidae, and Ceratopogonidae. Other duties include data entry, management of freshwater invertebrate databases and vouchered collections, assisting supervisor with production of reports, scientific publications, posters, and presentations, maintenance of laboratory equipment including meters, scales, analytical balances, ovens, and microscopes. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ability to work independently and in a research team environment.Knowledge of taxonomic literature and techniques used to identify major groups of freshwater invertebrates.Ability to write legibly and record data accurately.Ability to complete assigned tasks on, or before, deadlines.Ability to operate a computer with a Windows operating system.Ability to use Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point.Ability to curate collections of freshwater invertebrates, including production of legible handwritten notes and labels for specimens.Ability to enter recorded data into Excel spreadsheets.Ability to manage Excel databases. Minimum Qualifications:A highschool diploma and two years of post high school experience in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or related agriculture or construction is required. Vocational training or an Associate’s degree in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or related agriculture or construction from an acreddited school or college may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Computer proficiency to include Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook. Preferred Qualifications: Preference may be given to candidates with experience identifying freshwater invertebrates. Requirements:Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate. Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Not to exceed 24 hours per week. Not eligible for Telework. Job Field: Water and Soil Resources Wildlife Job Type: Part Time Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location Detail: 7386 NW 71st St. Gainesville, FL 32653 Salary: $16 per hour Job Benefits: The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:*Eligible OPS positions and qualifying applicants may enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions. .Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family BiweeklyLow Cost $25,000 Life InsuranceOPS FICA Alternative Retirement PlanOn the Job TrainingsFamily and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Application Deadline: Sat, 11/01/2025 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/GAINESVILLE-Freshwater-Macroinvertebrate-Laborat…
