Biological Scientist Iv-Ses

Position: BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST IV-SES - 42004038
Location: Nokesville

Requisition No:862952

Agency:
Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title:

BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST IV-SES -

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number:

Salary: $50,584.82 - $55,643.30

Posting Closing Date: 12/29/2025

BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST IV-SESFLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICESDIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRYOPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITYCONTACT

Kate Fairbanks, Phone  or email:
Katherine.

Fairbanks

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor’s degree in biological, physical, natural, or agricultural sciences and three (3) years of related professional experience;
• A master’s degree in the same fields and two (2) years of related professional experience;
• A doctorate in the same fields.

Certain positions within this class require individuals to meet specific federal or state regulations as identified by the employing agency.

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE

Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States must provide a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.”

ATTENTION

CANDIDATES

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (a resume is not a substitute for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Occasional travel, including overnight and sometimes up to two weeks at a time on an emergency program, is required.

NOTES

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.

JOB DUTIES

GENERAL STATEMENT: This is a highly professional position responsible for the development and implementation of projects aimed at controlling exotic invertebrate plant pests. Designs and supervises investigations into the population, migration, life history, natural enemies, host relations, chemical control, and other factors regarding invasive and quarantinable plant pests in Florida. The developmental nature of this work results in a wide variety of changing activities and requires a person with a diverse array of technical skills including, but not limited to, malacology, entomology, biology, botany, chemistry, and statistics.

Designs and supervises investigations into the population, migration, life history, natural enemies, host relations and other environmental factors regarding control, eradication, and/or mitigation of exotic invasive plants and plant pests. These investigations are carried out in the lab and in the field and may require extended trips of several days’ duration to complete. Participates in eradication programs as needed providing technical and scientific support for the bureau.

Maintains technical records and data for all observations and experimentation. Prepares technical papers and reports regarding results of investigations. Records data from scientific observations, reviews literature, prepares detailed reports including reports and correspondence to the public, maintains detailed records of above activities and makes reports at scientific conferences and meetings. Develops and maintains quarantined colonies…