Employer Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills The Freshwater Invertebrate Conservation Group is seeking a motivated individual to assist program coordinators with planning, directing, and implementing the recovery of the Suwannee moccasinshell (Medionidus walkeri) in the Suwannee basin. Responsibilities include: supporting propagation and rearing of freshwater mussels; maintaining fish and mussel systems; establishing a mobile propagation trailer adjacent to the Santa Fe River for streamside propagation; assisting with host fish and mussel broodstock collection; overseeing infestations; rearing annual cohorts of native mussels; reintroducing cultured propagules into the upper Santa Fe River; implementing mussel surveys and monitoring at reintroduction sites; managing databases associated with fish and mussel collection, genetics, inoculation, and propagation of mussels; assisting supervisor with production of reports, scientific publications, posters, and presentations; and other duties as assigned by supervisor. Knowledge of methods used to sample, identify, and maintain freshwater mussels and fishes.Knowledge of mussel and fish culture and ecology.Knowledge of setting up and maintaining all aspects (i.e. water quality, flow rate, filtration, etc.) of aquaculture and hatchery systems.Knowledge of maintenance associated with water quality, flow rate, appropriate rearing parameters, and feeding regimens for various species.Experience performing minor repairs and maintenance of buildings, aquaria, filtration and circulation systems, and other equipment related to the husbandry of freshwater species.Ability to conduct aquatic field work outdoors for long hours in inclement conditions.Ability to work independently and in a research team environment.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, PowerPoint, and Access.Ability to enter recorded data properly into Excel spreadsheets and manage databases. Job Field: Fisheries Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Gainesville, Florida Salary: $20.00 per hour Job Benefits: 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/. Application Deadline: Fri, 02/28/2025 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/GAINESVILLE-Freshwater-Mussel-Biologist-FL-32653…
