Requisition No: 835842
Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Working Title: OPS -Biological Scientist III - 77909045
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 77909045
Salary: $23.44 an hour
Posting Closing Date: 09/11/2024
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FWC Mission Statement: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
Title: OPS Biological Scientist III
Working Title Wildlife Assistance Biologist
Salary: $23.44/hour, 40 Hours a week, not to exceed 1,920 hours per fiscal year
Position number: 77909045
Class Code: 5074
Broadband code: 19-1023-03
Level of Education: A bachelor's degree with a major in wildlife science, ecology, natural resources, or similar discipline preferred.
Region: Northeast
County: Marion
Working hours: 40hrs/week 8-5, M-F, some nights and weekend work may be required. Overnight travel may be required.
List of any subordinates supervised: None
Residency requirement: None
Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Division: Habitat and Species Conservation
Section: Wildlife Impact Management
Sub-section: Wildlife Assistance Program
Address: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, 1239 SW 10th St, Ocala, FL 34471
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree with a major in wildlife science, ecology, natural resources, or similar discipline preferred. Preference will be given to applicants with at least 2 years wildlife-related professional experience and experience with wildlife-related education and outreach
In addition to submitting a completed state application via People First, applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter highlighting their qualifications and expressing their interest in the position.
Cover letters and resumes shall be uploaded to the People First System.
Applications without a cover letter and resume are deemed incomplete and will not be considered.
Description of Position:
The Wildlife Impact Management Section (WIM) is seeking an energetic and motivated candidate to serve as a Wildlife Assistance Biologist. The incumbent serves as a Wildlife Assistance Biologists by providing information and technical assistance to the public, other agencies, and other Commission staff about wildlife issues including human-wildlife conflict resolution strategies. Assistance may be provided over the phone, in person, or in writing. Work outside of normal business hours is generally not required. Some field work may occur but is not a regular component of this position. The successful candidate will occasionally represent the Wildlife Assistance Program at outreach events, presentations to stakeholders, and site visits to provide technical assistance, conflict mitigation strategies and equipment as necessary. The Wildlife Assistance Biologist works across multiple Divisions and Sections within FWC to:
• Coordinate management of conflict wildlife situations including those involving bears, coyotes, birds, nonnatives and other wildlife species.
• Network to establish clear communication across the agency about emerging wildlife issues.
• Assist with the implementation of response protocols for to human-wildlife conflict situations in coordination with other FWC programs including the Division of Law Enforcement.
Responsibilities include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:
• Provide technical assistance to the public and other agencies on means to address human-wildlife conflicts and to promote strategies to coexist with wildlife.
• Maintain familiarity with prevalent conflict wildlife issues and continually identify and share best technical assistance practices and protocols as required.
• Provide coverage for other regional Wildlife Assistance Biologists as needed.
• Maintain an accurate and thorough daily log of public correspondence via the Wildlife Impact Management System database.
• Participate in public outreach efforts as directed to increase appreciation for wildlife and address conflict wildlife abatement or other wildlife-related issues.
• Assist the regional FWC Public Information Coordinators with media and stakeholder information requests.
• Respond to requests on FWC’s web and social media pages, including the AskFWC program, to answer questions about wildlife or wildlife conflict resolution.
• Occasionally support the FWC’s Nonnative Fish and Wildlife Program’s management efforts through response activities.
• Remain up to date on Commission rules and regulations regarding protected wildlife, the take of wildlife, conflict wildlife abatement, and related issues.
The Commission expects its employees to be courteous and respectful while assisting Commission customers and stakeholders, ensuring each encounter is as positive as possible. Employees should promptly resolve questions or problems relating to the Commission, its programs and/o
Location: Ocala, FL
Posted: Aug. 23, 2024, 7:56 a.m.
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