OPS+ Fisheries and Wildlife Biologist II

THIS IS AN OPS POSITION. IT IS NOT CAREER SERVICE. The Division of Habitat and Species Conservation is comprised of six Sections and two offices. An exciting opportunity exists for an entry-level Fish and Wildlife Biologist to join a team of employees within the Wildlife and Habitat Management Section in managing the Fred C. Babcock/Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area in Charlotte County. FWC’s Southwest Region is seeking a motivated applicant that is willing and able to work outdoors in a variety of conditions throughout the year in fulfillment of their job responsibilities. Incumbent is responsible for monitoring the WMA’s population of red-cockaded woodpeckers (RCWs) through identifying birds by reading color bands (binoculars and spotting scopes), nest searching and nest monitoring (telescopic peepers), climbing trees to clean cavities (Swedish climbing ladders), tree marking and associated vegetation management, and data entry. Additional responsibilities include: 

• Installs, refurbishes, and replaces artificial nesting inserts at a height of 15-30’.
• Provides recommendations and participates in the WMA’s wildlife habitat management activities including prescribed burning, mechanical actions, chemical applications, and timber management.
• Exercises sound and informed wildlife management decision making through effective communication with supervisors and area staff.
• Operates and maintains vehicles including four-wheel drive trucks and ATVs in accordance with manufacturer and industry recommendations.
• Prepares and submits accurate weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports for timesheets, purchasing, nesting, banding, recruitment, and accomplishments.
• Exercises professional data management through organized and accessible physical and electronic record keeping.
• Assists in the development of WMA projects by ensuring compliance with federal standards for the endangered RCW.
• Interacts professionally with the public, partners, and agency staff by providing accurate information concerning wildlife, area conditions, rules and regulations.
• Attends regional and divisional meetings and training programs necessitating occasional travel.
• Supervises the use of volunteers.