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Requisition No: 824572 Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Working Title: FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST II - 77072830 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 77072830 Salary: $1,538.46 biweekly benefits Posting Closing Date: 03/28/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool ANTICIPATED VACANCY Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Position number: 77072830 Position Address and telephone number: 10088 NW 53rd Street, Sunrise, FL 33351, Phone: (954) 746-1789 Supervisor: Julian Von Kanel Description of duties: The FWC's South Region is seeking a highly motivated biologist to assist with the management of Holey Land and Rotenberger Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) located in Palm Beach County. This position serves as a wildlife biologist on a team to restore and enhance habitats for the benefit of a variety of wildlife and for the enjoyment of Florida's residents and visitors. Primary responsibilities are assisting with the planning, development, and implementation of hydrologic, habitat, and wildlife management programs for the WMAs. This includes the application of prescribed fire, conducting and providing oversight for invasive vegetation control, restoration, and management of tree islands, assisting in the development and promotion of public use programs including both hunting and non-hunting uses, and helping to set management and restoration objectives consistent with agency and division directives. Additionally, this position will assist with conducting wildlife and vegetation surveys, collecting biological data from hunter-harvested animals, coordinating and implementing managed public hunts on both the WMAs and Stormwater Treatment Areas, preparing and submitting administrative and biological reports, supervising seasonal staff, maintaining equipment in a safe and useable condition, and furthering agency goals through interactions with cooperating agencies and stakeholders. The position will regularly work independently in the field. The successful candidate must occasionally attend regional and divisional meetings, various trainings, and assist on other management areas as needed. Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of Florida ecosystems and natural processes, wildlife biology, water management, fire ecology and plant succession. Applied knowledge of the principles and practices of habitat management and restoration, including prescribed fire, mechanical and chemical vegetation control, and nonnative plant control. Wildlife habitat survey and inventory knowledge; ability to collect and analyze biological data. Ability to track spending and monitor budgets. Ability to create scientific reports free of grammatical and typographical errors. Ability to interact with stakeholders, co-workers, and cooperating agencies in a professional manner. Knowledge of hunting as a wildlife management tool. Ability to prepare detailed regulation recommendations pertaining to hunting and other recreational activities. Familiarity with outdoor recreational activities and the facilities needed to support them. Familiarity with infrastructure development and maintenance. Proficiency with typical Windows applications and ArcGIS. Ability to effectively supervise staff. Well-organized, able to communicate effectively, and able to delegate tasks effectively. Ability to oversee multiple projects and set priorities. Incumbent must possess the initiative, motivation, and self-direction necessary to work productively independently as well as function as a member of a team. Ability to operate outside under inclement weather conditions and specialized equipment (e.g., airboat, tracked vehicles). Preferred Qualifications: Willing and able to conduct wildlife surveys from aircraft. Strong familiarity with both native and exotic vegetation in South Florida, experience with habitat restoration work, wildlife surveys, and prescribed burning. Broadband code: 19-1023-02 Class code: 5028 Region: South Title: Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist II County: Broward Working hours: 8-5 M-F, evening and weekends as required. List of any subordinates supervised: Will supervise seasonal employees. Residency requirement: Must live within 25 miles of Sunrise Wildlife Field Office. Education/Experience requirement: Bachelor of Science degree with a major in one of the life/physical sciences preferred, or at least four years of direct experience with the duties of this position. Other requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Must possess and maintain a valid minimum Class E State of Florida driver's license. Occasional overnight travel is required. Hire-in Pay: $1,538.46 biweekly benefits The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy 4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale Nearest Secondary Market: Miami Apply Now

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