Requisition No: 834745
Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Working Title: OPS Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist II - 77907574
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 77907574
Salary: $17 per hour
Posting Closing Date: 08/22/2024
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FWC/Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI)
OPS Position - OPS Fisheries & Wildlife Biologist II
$17 per hour
100 8th Ave. SE
St. Petersburg, FL
Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI)
Section/Subsection: Marine Fisheries Research/Fisheries-Independent Monitoring
OPS Position - OPS Fisheries & Wildlife Biologist II 77907574
St. Petersburg, Florida - $17 per hour
Our organization:
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
5 years professional experience in a closely-related biological field or laboratory program is required. OR
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 valid driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference may be given to candidates with the following qualifications: 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 OR
Inshore or offshore fisheries sampling experience OR
Experience identifying fish using microscopes and underwater cameras OR
Experience conducting bottom longline surveys OR
Experience mapping bottom habitats using side scan or multibeam sonars.
Requirements:
Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate.
Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Not eligible for Telework.
Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume. Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
Conduct all aspects of the Fisheries-Independent Monitoring (FIM) program with emphasis on directing and executing statistically-valid research experiments and surveys in marine waters to evaluate relative stock abundance and condition of fish populations. Coordinate and conduct fisheries-independent sampling efforts following strict protocol; entering, proofing, and correcting associated data; maintaining and repairing needed field equipment. Complete fish and invertebrate identifications following strict QA/QC protocols using a microscope and/or video cameras. Coordinate and conduct longline surveys in nearshore Gulf waters. Operate side scan sonar equipment in offshore and nearshore Gulf waters to characterize bottom habitat composition and complexity, including high relief, natural hard bottom and artificial reefs. Process and manage collected data following defined procedures. Perform routine summaries of data generated from above studies and assist in preparing technical and scientific reports, oral presentations, and/or manuscripts based on fisheries independent monitoring results/analysis. Perform and participate in public outreach efforts, as appropriate. Perform other related work as required. This position requires offshore field work, often including multiple days at sea and the ability to move heavy and cumbersome gear around the decks of 36-100 foot offshore research vessels.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of Florida juvenile and adult fish and invertebrate identification using dichotomous keys; of methods and gear used for collection of fisheries samples; of personal computers; of database software; of electronics and technology; of bottom habitats along the west Florida shelf; Ability to perform strenuous field duties in adverse conditions (e.g., inclement weather, rough water, boat engine exhaust, shoreline wadi
Location: St. Petersburg, FL
Posted: Aug. 20, 2024, 8:22 a.m.
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