Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist Ii

Requisition No: 883424

Agency:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title:

FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST II -

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: 41,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 09/29/2026

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FWC Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management

Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist II

$41,000 Annually

Tenoroc PUA

3829 Tenoroc Mine Road

Lakeland, FL 33805

Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management

Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist II - CS

Lakeland, Florida - $41,000 Annually

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.

• 5 years professional experience in a closely-related biological field or laboratory program is required.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences and one year of professional biological experience in a field or laboratory program; or
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the biological sciences can substitute for the required experience.

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a life or physical sciences and two years of professional experience in a field or laboratory program; or
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university in a life or physical science.
• Background in fisheries science with experience in biological field sampling and the use of fisheries-related sampling equipment.
• Be willing and able to travel out of the office location area, stay overnight, work weekends and put in extended hours when necessary.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Must possess a valid boaters safety education identification card prior to operating any agency vessel. The selected candidate must already possess a boater safety card or be willing and able to get one within 30 days of hiring.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a life or physical science.

• Design, implement and evaluate management strategies to provide quality angling opportunities at the Tenoroc Fish Management Area. Activities include sampling and analysis of physical and biological components of aquatic ecosystems; applying fishery management techniques; assist in the development and implementation of studies to evaluate effects of different strategies on aquatic communities; compilation of fisheries data on Tenoroc lakes; fish stocking; and collection of angler creel survey data.
• Work s with Division of Habitat and Species Conservation’s Aquatic Habitat Restoration and Enhancement section as well as Invasive Plant Management personnel to design and implement habitat maintenance and improvement projects.
• Assesses freshwater fisheries resources utilizing established sampling methodologies and gear.
• Establish and maintain stakeholder contacts with anglers, local governmental officials, tackle shop owners, fishing guides, outdoor media, fishing clubs, NGOs, etc. to ensure effective, two-way communication relative to FWC programs and projects.
• Facilitate the development of interagency partnerships, stakeholder relationships, and cooperative agreements with local governments in order to protect, manage, and enhance fisheries resources.
• Conducts outreach and promotional programs. Provides technical assistance and information to the public through presentations, publications, correspondence, and media contacts.
• Prepares educational materials such as new releases, brochures and visual aids.
• Investigate fish kills and pollution-related events on state waters.
• Coordinate with Regional Freshwater Fisheries Administrator and other agency staff to develop aquatic restoration, enhancement,…