OPS Biological Scientist II

Requisition No:868811

Agency:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title:

OPS Biological Scientist II -

Position Title: OPS Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist II

Region: Northwest

Working hours: 40hrs/week 8am-5pm M-F with some overnight travel

List of any subordinates supervised: 0-1 intern

Agency information: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy. Our Mission is managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment. The FWC has six Divisions, including the Division of Habitat and Species Conservation.

The Division of Habitat and Species Conservation is comprised of six sections and two offices. This is an opportunity to join the Imperiled Species Management Section.

A high school diploma and five (5) years of professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program is required. A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field can substitute for four of the five years of required experience.

Previous experience with regulatory programs and/or managing databases are desired. Experience with MS Office, MS SharePoint, and database tracking systems is preferred.

• Ability to learn, understand, and apply detailed technical information.
• Knowledge of wildlife conservation and management principles, techniques, strategies, and regulations.
• Ability to organize and maintain records management systems.
• Skilled in effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Ability to work independently and on teams.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, the public and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of basic office practices and principles.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. A valid driver’s license and the ability to participate in limited statewide travel are required.

This office-based position provides administrative support for the Imperiled Species Management Section of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Habitat and Species Conservation. This position serves in a critical role as a member of the environmental commenting team to ensure protections for marine turtles, manatees, bears and panthers are applied throughout Florida by providing customer service, project management, technical assistance, accessing agency files and documents, and will use agency resources to review, screen, and log projects for commenting to deliver initial project materials for agency staff.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor inboxes and shared files within the Imperiled Species Management section for identification, logging, and management related to the review of environmental regulatory permits, comprehensive plans, technical assistance requests, and other project types.
• Conduct initial screening of projects and correspondence, perform data entry in the FWC Project Tracking System, and archive agency comments.
• Review permit applications for minor activities to draft biological opinions for regulatory and planning authorizations.
• Review, update, and maintain guideline…