Deadline: Sun, 06/11/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Florida Location Detail: Titusville Job Description: BLACK RAIL Biological Scientist (1) needed (~early May- August 31, 2023) to conduct monitoring and research in central Florida for the Eastern Black Rail. Start and end dates can be somewhat flexible to accommodate school. This is an exciting opportunity for someone hoping to gain experience in conservation biology working with an endangered species. Successful applicant will be a seasonal OPS employee with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Personnel hired will conduct call-broadcast point counts, habitat assessments, and deploy and retrieve autonomous recording units (ARUs) across multiple conservation lands in the St. Johns River Basin. Technicians may also participate in data entry/management and processing sound files. Position will require local travel between field sites and occasional visits to the main office in Gainesville, FL. Must have a good driving record and be able to cope with long days in the sun and adverse weather conditions. Must be comfortable working in wetlands. Pay is $16/hour (pre-tax). Free housing with private room provided in Titusville, FL, a short drive from beautiful beaches, awesome fishing, and a great spot for viewing rocket launches! Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: **Applicants must have previous field experience and have a BS in wildlife or related field ***Experience with operating and loading ATVs and trailers highly preferred ***Must have ability to work independently with minimal supervision. ***Must be detail-oriented and careful with data collection. *Experience identifying birds or anurans by sound a plus but not necessary! *Point count survey experience with call-broadcast techniques also a plus. *Experience with ARU or camera trap deployments a plus. Miscellaneous: WHAT IS OPS EMPLOYMENT? Other Personal Services (OPS) employment is a temporary employer/employee relationship used solely for accomplishing short term or intermittent tasks. OPS employees do not fill established positions and may not be assigned the duties of any vacant authorized position. OPS employees are at-will employees and are subject to actions such as pay changes, changes to work assignment, and terminations at the pleasure of the agency head or designee. WHAT BENEFITS ARE APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES? * State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan - mandatory * Workers’ Compensation - mandatory * Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) - mandatory * Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements. Consult with People First or the servicing Human Resource Office to determine eligibility. Seasonal personnel typically do not qualify.) * Deferred Compensation - voluntary * Employee Assistance Program – voluntary WHAT BENEFITS ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES? * Any form of paid leave * Paid holidays * Participation in the Florida Retirement System * Reinstatement rights or retention rights Salary: Pay is $16/hour (pre-tax) + free housing Benefits: Free housing and close proximity to beautiful beaches and fishing opportunities. How to Apply: Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 references to Carolyn Enloe at: Carolyn.Enloe@MyFWC.com Applications reviewed as received. OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
