Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist Iv - 77072833

FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST IV -

Date:
Jul 15, 2026

Agency:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Position Number:

Position Address:
Northwest Region (specific office location to be determined)

Class

Title:

Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist IV

Pay rate: $50,584.56 annually ($1,945.56 biweekly)

Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma and seven years 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 seven years of required experience.

Our organization

The 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

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.

• Coordinate the process for securing input from staff and cooperators regarding public hunting and other public uses on WMAs, WEAs, and PSGHAs, compiling input and working with regional staff to resolve problems and develop rule‑change proposals as needed.
• Develop rule‑change proposals submitted by the public in coordination with the Regional Director and other staff.
• Develop communication strategies to promote hunting opportunities, increase participation, and improve awareness and acceptance of hunting rules and regulations.
• Facilitate open communication with cooperators, hunters, and stakeholders, implement new hunting opportunities, and resolve problems associated with public hunting and other rules on WMAs, WEAs, and PSGHAs.
• Coordinate workshops and meetings with cooperators, stakeholder groups, and the general public to address hunting‑related issues.
• Provide customer service regarding hunting regulations and public‑access rules for lands in the WMA System.
• Develop hunting‑related publications including brochures and maps for WMAs and other public hunting areas.
• Coordinate the review and editing of other hunting‑related documents and web pages such as regional access for Alternative Mobility and Special Use‑Vehicle Permits, quota and special‑opportunity hunt applications, and the statewide hunting regulations handbook.
• Draft and amend executive orders (EOs) establishing WMAs, WEAs, PSGHAs, and operation rules for outdoor freedom hunts, and work with other PHA biologists to amend existing area EOs.
• Coordinate with administrative staff to develop and maintain contracts, leases, and cooperative agreements facilitating hunting programs.
• Serve as a member of the Regional Leadership Team and the review committee for issuing Special Use‑Other permits in the Northwest Region.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

Commission employees are expected to be courteous, respectful, and proactive in assisting customers and stakeholders, promptly resolving questions or problems and seeking public support for agency objectives.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work and make appropriate decisions independently.
• Ability to analyze complex issues and develop innovative, efficacious solutions.
• Proficiency in Geographic Information Systems suitable for maintaining and updating basic property maps.
• Ability to determine work priorities, elicit cooperation as needed, and ensure proper completion of program duties.
• Understanding of, compliance with, and application of rules, policies, and procedures applicable to a Commission employee.
• Knowledge of correct English composition, grammar, and punctuation.
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