- Agency
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission- Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management -South Region, West Palm Beach
- Location
- South Regional Office: 8535 Northlake Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33412
- Job Category
- Full time Positions
- Salary
- $1437.96 biweekly plus benefits
- Last Date to Apply
- 04/02/2023
- Website
- https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/WEST-PALM-BEACH-FISHERIES-&-WILDLIFE-BIO-SCIENTIST-II-77000472-FL-33412/1003520500/
- Description
- DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES: FWC seeks a dynamic individual to work at the interface between anglers and fisheries to manage, enhance, and promote fishing opportunity in South Florida aquatic resources. Candidates should possess strong skills and documentable experience in two or more of the following fields: fisheries science/management, aquatic ecology, natural resources management, research, conservation biology, environmental science, economics, communication, hydrology, aquatic habitat enhancement, entomology, ichthyology, socioeconomics, public policy, stakeholder engagement, engineering, statistics, modeling, human dimensions, aquaculture, and population dynamics. Daily activities will include contributing to the team effort of collection and analysis of biological data on freshwater fisheries within the South Florida ecosystem, including studies of marsh and canal fish communities and angler harvest surveys. You will be expected to develop and recommend alternative management strategies to ensure protection, restoration, and enhancement of fisheries and fisheries habitat of South Florida. You will plan and prepare work priorities, carry out activities, and work toward meeting objectives. Further, you will assist in the communication of the work conducted by the Freshwater Fisheries Management team through preparation of regularly scheduled administrative reports, technical reports for publication based on study activities, and informal pieces for a variety of media. Opportunities for participation on inter- and intra-agency teams dealing with resource management issues effecting the region may be available. All FWC staff are expected to 1) courteously assist Commission constituents to resolve questions or problems relating to the Commission’s programs or fish and wildlife conservation; 2) seek to garner public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida’s citizens in a positive manner. Additionally, you will be responsible for timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and warrants for payments of goods, and responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements of Section 215.422, F.S. related to State Comptroller’s rules and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures. RESPONSIBILITIES • Assists regional biological staff with the development and implementation of fisheries management goals related to South Region resources including but not limited to: stakeholder interaction, habitat enhancement, data analysis, applied fisheries sampling, coordinating with cooperators and other governmental agencies, and promotional and educational opportunities. • Work with Freshwater Fisheries Research, Aquatic Habitat Restoration and Enhancement, and Invasive Plant Management personnel to design, permit, and accomplish habitat maintenance and improvement projects. • Assists in developing partnerships in aquatic resource management projects with federal, state and local agencies, and stakeholders. • Establishes and maintains stakeholder contacts with anglers, fish camps, local governmental officials, tackle shop owners, fishing guides, outdoor media, fishing clubs, Non-Government Organizations (NGO’s), etc. to ensure effective, two-way communication relative to FWC programs and projects. • Assesses freshwater fisheries resources utilizing established sampling methodologies and gear. • Plan, lead, and complete data collection, compilation, management, and analysis. • Drafting of quarterly and annual reports. • Operates/maintains boats, motors, trailers, and other sampling equipment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: • Knowledge of Florida’s freshwater fish, fisheries, fish population dynamics, and fish management techniques • Knowledge of freshwater aquatic plants and related management techniques • Knowledge of aquatic habitat restoration techniques • Knowledge of data analysis techniques relevant to fisheries biology • Knowledge of project planning • Skill in writing (both technical and popular articles) • Skill in the maintenance and operation of boats, outboard motors, fish sampling equipment, trailers, etc. • Skill in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, data analysis, fish population analysis programs, etc. • Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing • Ability to exercise sound judgment and reasoning in decision making and problem solving • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public, stakeholders, and Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission staff • Ability to implement project management techniques and practices (scheduling/task management) to ensure completion of programs and projects in an effective and timely manner • Ability to write and edit technical reports in a timely manner • Ability to professionally explain Project, Division, and Agency programs, policies, and procedures to the public and other stakeholders • Ability to develop new or revised habitat restoration or enhancement techniques based on system conditions • Ability to work with internal and external personnel, managers, government officials, riparian land owners, and other stakeholders • Ability demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills to work with internal and external customers • Ability to operate independently and in teams to achieve project objectives • Ability to design and conduct biological studies/surveys • Ability to identify freshwater fish to species level POSITION DETAILS: Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. EDT, Monday through Friday This position requires periodic work time on weekends and evenings. Occasional overnight travel is required. The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: State of Florida employees enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions. State employees also enjoy the option of selecting between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement. As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems. Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly No Cost $25,000 Life Insurance Nine Paid State Holidays, One Personal Holiday per year 4 hours Annual Leave and 4 hours Sick Leave accrual each biweekly For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.
- Qualifications
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • 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 employee must already possess a boater safety card or be willing and able to obtain 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. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a life or physical science and two years of professional experience in a field or laboratory program; or KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: • Knowledge of Florida’s freshwater fish, fisheries, fish population dynamics, and fish management techniques • Knowledge of freshwater aquatic plants and related management techniques • Knowledge of aquatic habitat restoration techniques • Knowledge of data analysis techniques relevant to fisheries biology • Knowledge of project planning • Skill in writing (both technical and popular articles) • Skill in the maintenance and operation of boats, outboard motors, fish sampling equipment, trailers, etc. • Skill in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, data analysis, fish population analysis programs, etc. • Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing • Ability to exercise sound judgment and reasoning in decision making and problem solving • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public, stakeholders, and Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission staff • Ability to implement project management techniques and practices (scheduling/task management) to ensure completion of programs and projects in an effective and timely manner • Ability to write and edit technical reports in a timely manner • Ability to professionally explain Project, Division, and Agency programs, policies, and procedures to the public and other stakeholders • Ability to develop new or revised habitat restoration or enhancement techniques based on system conditions • Ability to work with internal and external personnel, managers, government officials, riparian land owners, and other stakeholders • Ability demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills to work with internal and external customers • Ability to operate independently and in teams to achieve project objectives • Ability to design and conduct biological studies/surveys • Ability to identify freshwater fish to species level MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • 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 employee must already possess a boater safety card or be willing and able to obtain 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. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a life or physical science 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, preferably in the fisheries/aquaculture sciences. In addition to submitting a completed state application via People First, applicants are required to submit a current resume and cover letter highlighting their qualifications and interest in the position.
- Contact Person
- Josh Wilsey, Regional Fisheries Administrator
- Contact eMail
- Josh.Wilsey@myfwc.com
