Requisition No: 802913
Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Working Title: FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST IV – 77000152
Position Number: 77000152
Salary: $45,848.14
Posting Closing Date: 06/03/2023
Job Announcement
***PENDING RECLASSIFICATION***
*Internal FWC Applications ONLY*
Position: Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist IV (Pending Reclassification)
Section: Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management, Northwest Regional Fish Management Section
Location: Northwest Regional Office
3911 Hwy 2321
Panama City, FL 32409
Rate of Pay: minimum annual salary 45,848.14 maximum annual salary 50,432.95- plus benefits
Contact: Christopher J. Paxton: Regional Fisheries Biologist- Administrator
christopher.paxton@myfwc.com
(850)-265-3676 (O) (850)-596-1375 (C)
DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES:
This position is part of a regional team with FWC’s Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management and serves as the Northwest Region Freshwater Fisheries Project Leader in the Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Independently plan, organize, coordinate, direct and participate in complex, multidisciplinary freshwater fisheries management, research, and monitoring projects designed to evaluate life history, population status, population dynamics, exploitation, regulations, and stock enhancement of freshwater sport and non-game fishes to.
- Analyze data, write, and review technical reports, federal aid reports and tables, publish data in refereed journals or peer-reviewed proceedings, give technical presentations at meetings. Oversee project-level administration, including preparation of work plans, annual budgets, and administrative reports.
- Supervise project biologists in field and laboratory studies.
- Serve as an assistant to the Regional Fisheries Administrator/Biologist, as well as consultant, or technical advisor within government agencies utilizing specific research expertise.
- Advise the public and governmental agencies on matters related to the biology, ecology, and management of Florida’s freshwater fishes. Participate in public outreach as appropriate.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences and three years of professional biological experience in a field or laboratory program;
- or a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences and two years of professional experience as described above;
- or a Doctorate from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in one of the biological sciences and one year of professional experience as described above
PREFERRED CRITERIA:
- Applicants possessing a Master of Science degree in one of the biological sciences and professional experience in freshwater fisheries may be given preference
In addition to submitting a completed state application via People First, applicants are required to submit a current resume and cover letter highlighting their qualifications and interest in the position.
POSITION DETAILS:
- Office hours are from 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. CST, Monday through Friday
- This position requires travel up to 25% and work time outside of regular scheduled hours.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
State of Florida employees 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. State employees also enjoy the option of selecting between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement. As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems.
Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly
No Cost $25,000 Life Insurance
Nine Paid State Holidays, One Personal Holiday per year
4 hours Annual Leave and 4 hours Sick Leave accrual each biweekly
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.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.