Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist Ii - 77072810

FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST II -

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Position Title:

Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist II

Biweekly Rate of Pay: $1,576.92 + benefits

Supervisor:
Jared Draxler for inquiries:

Position location:

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

Working hours:

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

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

Agency information:
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Division of Habitat and Species Conservation works within the Wildlife and Habitat Management Section.

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.

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 including, but not limited to, red-cockaded woodpecker, northern bobwhite, white-tailed deer, and wild turkey.

The successful candidate will assist with the operation of hunter check stations to collect biological data of hunter harvested game. Additionally, the position will assist with a variety of wildlife surveys for both game and non-game species including red-cockaded woodpecker, northern bobwhite, white-tailed deer, and Bachman sparrow. This position assists the Lead Area biologist in all aspects of running the WMAs including purchasing, annual reports, data entry, GIS, and harvest reports.

The incumbent will interact with various partner agencies and the public to provide information concerning wildlife and area management, rules and regulations. Occasionally the incumbent will attend regional and divisional meetings as well as various trainings as needed.

Location:

ST. CLOUD, FL, US, 34773