OPS Biological Scientist

OPS Biological Scientist I -

OPS Biological Scientist I- OPS  Eastpoint, FL

Position $19.50 per hour FWC/FWRI Eastpoint Field Lab 350 Carroll St Eastpoint, FL 32328

This is an OPS (Other Personal Service) position. It offers no benefits or moving expenses. Occasional overtime hours may occur. Hours worked over 40 per week, Friday to Thursday, are considered overtime and are paid @ 1.5 times the regular wage. The position requires applicants to use their personal vehicle to perform their job duties with travel reimbursements available at $0.76 cents/mile.

Conduct directed field research and monitoring of commercial fisheries from Florida's Gulf Coast waters by collecting detailed biostatistical data, including but not limited to: species composition, sex ratio, fish weight, and size of fish and shellfish from commercial catches. Interview fishermen to gather additional data on catch rates, effort, gear, and area fished. This position will also collect samples from marine fish for stock assessments and genetic analysis.

Compile and enter data into databases as necessary. Data must be prepared and delivered in a timely manner. Evaluate collection procedures and suggest modifications. Participate in the development of methodologies for collecting appropriate biostatistical data on new and emerging fisheries. Maintain field sampling equipment. Additional duties may include data analysis, production of tables and figures for publication, participation in technical or scientific reports, and occasional sampling of recreational fisheries.

The qualified applicant would be based at the FWC/FWRI Field Lab in Eastpoint, FL. The position requires frequent day-time travel in Gulf, Franklin, Wakulla, Jefferson, and Taylor counties, occasional overnight travel to St. Petersburg, and opportunities to travel to other regions of Florida as needed. Perform other duties related to program and facility functions as requested by section supervisor. May participate in public outreach efforts, as appropriate.

Knowledge of and ability to:
Identify marine fish and invertebrates from Florida's Gulf Coast waters; apply scientific sampling methodology and statistical techniques for analyzing fisheries data. Ability to: conduct field sampling of commercial and recreational catches of fish and interview fishers to obtain characteristics of their fishing trips; operate computers including tablets; submit travel electronically; use MS Office and other appropriate computer software; establish and maintain effective working relationships with FWC and other agency staff, and with commercial fishers and dealers;

communicate effectively with the public and maintain field sampling equipment.

Location:

Apalachicola, FL, US, 32320 Port St Joe, FL, US, 32456 Eastpoint, FL, US, 32328