OPS F&W Biological Scientist III

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Date:
Aug 26, 2026

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.

Requisition No:882087

Agency:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title:

OPS F&W Biological Scientist III -

Employment is contingent upon a successful completion of a background check

Position Number::

Position Title:

OPSFisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist III

OPS Rate of Pay: $23.44 an hour + benefits (not to exceed 1,920 contract hours per fiscal year)

Supervisor:
Elizabeth Clark, Nonnative Fish and Wildlife Education and Outreach Coordinator; for inquiries, Elizabeth.

Clark@my

Broadband Code: 19-1023-03

Position location:

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 6224 NW 43rd St. Suite B, Gainesville, FL 32653

Region:
North Central

County:
Alachua

Working hours:

40hrs/week 8-5, M-F, occasional nights and weekends and overnight travel required.

List of any subordinates supervised:
None

Residency Requirement:
None

Agency information:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Our organization:

The FWC envisions a Florida where native 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.

The Division of Habitat & Species Conservation is comprised of six Sections and two offices. This position works within the Wildlife Impact Management Section of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Habitat and Species Conservation.

Minimum qualifications , A high school diploma and 6 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 6 years of required experience.

Additional requirements : A valid Florida driver's license is required once employee begins work.

Preferred qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the biological sciences and scientific principles of wildlife biology, ecology, and conservation;
• Extensive experience with public speaking and creation of presentations;
• Experience handling fish and wildlife, including herpetological species;
• Demonstrated skill in excellent customer service;
• Ability to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced work environment and adhere to time constraints and deadlines;
• Ability to review and edit documents and presentations to agency standards;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with public or stakeholder representatives;
• Ability to generate ideas for public engagement and develop those into action items;
• Ability to evaluate program operations, troubleshoot issues and develop solutions to improve efficiency;
• Experience working with the public or stakeholder representatives;
• Ability to troubleshoot and assist the public while communicating over the phone;
• Ability to positively and effectively communicate with stakeholders and coworkers;
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing for various audiences;
• Computer experience (MS Word, Excel, Outlook PowerPoint, Adobe).
• Familiarity with Florida’s nonnative species issues and the state and federal laws governing wildlife, particularly nonnative species;
• Ability to identify native and nonnative fish and wildlife;
• Ability to properly and safely handle nonnative fish and wildlife;
• Familiarity with document accessibility using Adobe Acrobat Pro;
• Ability to travel up to 25%. Periods of the year may require more extensive travel.

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