Natural Heritage Biologist

The Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) at Florida State University is looking for a mid-level field biologist who will have the opportunity to assist with a variety of conservation focused botanical, zoological, and ecological projects depending on their capabilities. Currently funded projects this position may work on include rare plant surveys, invasive plant surveys, gopher tortoise surveys, avian surveys, camera trapping of herps and mammals, vegetation monitoring, conservation easement monitoring, and natural (vegetative) community mapping.

Working with co-workers, and agency partners, this Field Biologist will gather and process field data, prepare reports, attend meetings, and perform other duties necessary to complete projects under the direction of the Senior Botanist and other project leads. The position requires extensive travel (up to 90%) and field work in remote locations across Florida throughout the year.

• Conduct botanical/zoological/ecological field data collection for FNAI contract and grant funded projects. This may require up to 90% travel for some periods.
• Prepare maps using ArcGIS, process field data, analyze spatial and tabular data, and prepare written documents on findings suitable for agency reports or publications.
• Collaborate with co-workers and agency partners to coordinate project activities and present results.
• Attend meetings and workshops relevant to performance of position.
• Assist in the completion of contract and grant proposals and technical reports upon project completion.

Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI)

The Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) at Florida State University is looking for a mid-level field biologist who will have the opportunity to assist with a variety of conservation focused botanical, zoological, and ecological projects depending on their capabilities. Currently funded projects this position may work on include rare plant surveys, invasive plant surveys, gopher tortoise surveys, avian surveys, camera trapping of herps and mammals, vegetation monitoring, conservation easement monitoring, and natural (vegetative) community mapping.

Working with co-workers, and agency partners, this Field Biologist will gather and process field data, prepare reports, attend meetings, and perform other duties necessary to complete projects under the direction of the Senior Botanist and other project leads. The position requires extensive travel (up to 90%) and field work in remote locations across Florida throughout the year.

• Conduct botanical/zoological/ecological field data collection for FNAI contract and grant funded projects. This may require up to 90% travel for some periods.
• Prepare maps using ArcGIS, process field data, analyze spatial and tabular data, and prepare written documents on findings suitable for agency reports or publications.
• Collaborate with co-workers and agency partners to coordinate project activities and present results.
• Attend meetings and workshops relevant to performance of position.
• Assist in the completion of contract and grant proposals and technical reports upon project completion.

• Bachelor’s degree in appropriate area of specialization and one year of appropriate experience or a combination of post high school and experience equal to five years.
• A valid State of Florida or Georgia Driver’s License or the ability to obtain prior to hire.

• Bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences (graduate degree preferred)
• Excellent physical condition (able to hike for most of a 10-hr day through a variety of habitats in any weather).
• Minimum of two years full-time experience collecting biological field data.
• Ability to safely conduct rigorous field work using standard field equipment including 4x4 vehicles and sometimes boats.
• Experience/interest in primitive camping during field work (camping on site during the cooler months allows FNAI staff to make good use of daylight in areas where hotels are far away).
• Experience using dichotomous keys.
• Ability to communicate well in person and in writing.
• Ability to work well with FNAI staff scientists.
• Good organizational skills; meticulous…