Requisition No: 809972
Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Working Title: OPS Biological Scientist II – 77907352
Position Number: 77907352
Salary: $18.50/hour
Posting Closing Date: 09/06/2023
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Basic understanding of the equipment and methods used for aquatic systems sampling. Ability to swim. Ability to maintain a valid drivers license. Ability to operate basic laboratory and field equipment used to measure environmental parameters. Ability to follow instructions, work well in a team setting, and possess skills and personally to work well with a variety of people. Familiarity using office automation software for data entry. Ability to lift 50 lbs. Ability to work and maintain a positive attitude in inclement weather conditions for extended periods of time.
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Statewide mapping of aquatic vegetation and bottom structure via boat-mounted sonar and intercept samples. Ability to troubleshoot and maintain gear, vehicles and vessels used in daily sampling. Record biological data on freshwater vegetation samples. Record, enter, and proof data into a database. Ensure timesheets, receipts, and travel forms are submitted in a timely manner. Effectively communicate with team and leadership on a regular basis about work progress, scheduling, any issues that arise, etc..
Minimum Qualifications:
Two years of post high school experience in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or related agriculture or construction. Vocational training or college, as described below, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required experience, or
An associate of science degree from an accredited college in the field of wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or agriculture studies and one year of wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological or related agricultural or construction experience, or
An associate of arts or science degree from an accredited college and two years of wildlife, fisheries, environmental or related agricultural or construction experience, or
Sixty (60) semester hours at an accredited college or university which include 21 semester hours in wildlife, fisheries, environmental, ecological, biological or agricultural studies may substitute for the required college.
This position requires the candidate to have successful completion of a level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate prior to hire.
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 for details.)
- 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
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.