Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist Ii - 77072810

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Date:
Aug 12, 2026

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Requisition No:881420

Agency:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title:

FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST II -

Employment is contingent upon a successful completion of a background check

Position Number:

Position Title:

Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist II

Biweekly Rate of Pay: $1,576.92 + benefits

Broadband Code: 19-1023-02

Class Code: 5028

Position location:

Triple N Ranch Wildlife Management Area, St. Cloud, Florida

Region:
Northeast

County:
Osceola

Working hours:

8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Friday; early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed

List of any subordinates supervised:
None

Residency Requirement:
Required to live within a 25-mile radius of the entrance to the Triple N Ranch or Bull Creek WMA

Agency information:

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.

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

Minimum qualifications:

A high school diploma and 5 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 5 years of required experience.

Additional requirements:

Must possess and maintain a valid, minimum Class E State of Florida driver’s license. Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check. The criminal history check must be completed within the first three days of employment.

Preferred qualifications:

A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field can substitute for four of the 5 years of required experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles of ecology and wildlife management.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to plan and organize work assignments
• Familiar with outdoor recreational activities
• Skilled in the use of GIS
• Knowledge of wildlife and land management practices, such as prescribed burning and herbicide use for vegetation control
• Ability to identify common and imperiled wildlife species.
• Ability to operate outdoors under inclement weather conditions
• Ability to write technical reports
• Ability to frequently push, pull and/or carry more than 50 pounds

Description of Duties:

An exciting opportunity exists for an entry-level Fisheries and Wildlife Biologist to join a team of biologists and technicians on the Triple N Ranch and Bull Creek Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) in Osceola County, FL. This position serves as a Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist II on a highly productive team of land managers to restore and enhance habitats for the benefit of a variety of species and for the enjoyment of Florida residents and visitors.

The successful candidate will be a key team member responsible for all aspects of management of the WMAs including application of ~12,000 acres of prescribed fire annually and conducting mechanical and chemical vegetation control (mowing, roller chopping, herbicide, etc.) to manage habitats. Habitat improvement is focused on imperiled and locally important species…