Location: Tallahassee, FL
Company: State Of Florida
Address : 5300 Highbridge Road, Quincy, FL 32351 Or Panama City Regional Office (TBD) Supervisor: Clint Peters Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check Description of duties : Planning & Implementation: This Career Service position serves as the Wildlife and Habitat Management (WHM) section’s regional Conservation Biologist and is responsible for regional implementation of the Wildlife Conservation, Prioritization, and Recovery (WCPR) program and ensuring agency conservation priorities are implemented on Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) and other conservation lands within the Northwest Region.
The incumbent will need to work with regional staff and other
internal stakeholders, as well as FWC’s conservation partners, to be effective. Responsible for assisting with developing, coordinating, and implementing Wildlife Management Strategies for locally important species within FWC’s WMA System.
Incumbent will use GIS, population modeling tools, and knowledge of the lands and regional landscape to identify areas of conservation importance and collaboratively develop land management prescriptions to enhance locally important species habitat. This may entail performing listed species backssments, prioritizing actions to address threats, assisting with land management treatments including prescribed fire, training area staff on monitoring techniques,
and identifying information needs. Additionally, the incumbent will fully develop monitoring protocols for assigned species and assist with data management of a statewide database to store wildlife survey data.
Incumbent will coordinate with planning staff to identify resource priorities for incorporation into 10-year management plans and ensure pertinent information regarding imperiled species and their management is shared during Land Management Reviews conducted by Division of State Lands. Where FWC is a cooperating agency, incumbent will coordinate with lead agencies and provide technical support to other agency staff. Duties will include contributing to the implementation of the Regional backssment that evaluates the level of opportunity and need for various species on a regional scale, identifying conservation lands important to the persistence of listed or locally important species, and making appropriate management recommendations.
The incumbent will be expected to interact with regional and state level staff, area staff, and cooperating agencies to ensure appropriate resources are allocated to address agency priorities. The incumbent is expected to report on the conservation projects that occur on public lands within the region.
Data Analysis & Report Writing: Incumbent is responsible for maintaining species monitoring data generated from WMA sampling, and reporting status and trends of species in response to land management practices. Incumbent will be responsible for implementing procedures for data quality control, data analysis, data storage and retrieval, and data dissemination to area biologists. This position is responsible for submitting required reports and assisting with the development of annual work plans, budgets and reports, and will be expected to provide presentations of work at professional meetings.
Technical Assistance: Incumbent will be responsible for assisting land management staff and coordinating with local land use planners on new growth and development issues with potential to adversely affect fish and wildlife resources on agency managed lands. Workshops and Training: Schedules and implements WCPR workshops for area staff and incorporates WCPR priorities into Objective Based Vegetation Management. Broadband code : Class code : 5075 Region : Northwest Class Title : Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist IV County : Gadsden Working hours : M-F 8-5, evenings and weekends as required.
Occasional overnight travel is required. List of any subordinates supervised : None Residency requirement : Negotiable Level of Education: Preferred Bachelor’s degree with a major in life or physical science and one year of professional biological experience in a field environment or a Master of Science degree in one of the life or physical sciences. Starting salary : $1,923.08 biweekly, $50,000 annually Effective December 11, 2023, eligible Florida State Personal System (SPS) employees shall be granted paid parental leave benefits following the birth or adoption of a child. Additionally, eligible employees may receive annual leave and sick leave transfers under certain conditions following the birth or adoption of a child.
Consult with Human Resources for more information. 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 -xyz X). 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.
of a background check Position number: 77073262 Address: 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee Florida 32399 Broadband code: Class code: 5075 Region: Northwest Title: Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist IV - May hire more than one position from this advertisement County: Leon Working hours: 8 to 5; M-F List of any subordinates supervised – 0 to 3 staff Residency requirement - Tallahassee Level of Education- Prefer a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological or physical sciences and three years of professional biological experience in a field or laboratory program; or Prefer a master's degree from an accredited college
or university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences and two years of professional experience as described above; or Prefer a doctorate from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences.
Salary: $1,923.08 bi-weekly Description of duties: This position is located in the Imperiled Species Management Section (ISM) and is responsible for the collaborative implementation of the Manatee Warm-water Habitat Action Plan. This position will serve in a leadership capacity on one or more regional warm-water habitat partnership teams, facilitate the long-term prioritization of warm-water habitat networks, and coordinate interagency
habitat restoration and enhancement efforts. Specific Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: Organizes, leads, and facilitates interagency and partner working groups and planning teams related to warm-water habitat restoration, enhancement, and creation; Coordinates discussions related to Warm-water Habitat Action Plan implementation with agency leadership, federal partners, and local governments; Serves as a subject matter expert for manatee warm-water and foraging habitat and provides support to other Section staff engaged in environmental permit review; Performs field and site visits related to manatee warm-water and foraging habitat as necessary; Attends and represents the FWC at government meetings, public meetings, administrative hearings, and Commission meetings; Pursues grant funding, as directed, for identified restoration and enhancement projects and with internal and external organization partners; Coordinates data collection activities, conducts data analyses, and regular monitoring of available data including, budget and contract management, interpretation of data and development of recommendations for habitat projects.
Serves as a liaison with agency partners; Works across FWC divisions and cooperates with other federal and state agencies, non-governmental organizations, the private sector, and others as appropriate to implement the Warm-water Habitat Action Plan; Prepares, publishes, and presents project management plans, regional progress reports, and relevant recommendations and initiatives through internal (reports and management plans) and external (oral presentations, peer-reviewed publications, professional, and public meeting, etc.
) methods; Develops, revises, and updates power plant manatee protection plans in coordination with industrial and federal partners; Assists in the development and implementation of wetland and aquatic habitat monitoring and sampling to evaluate and predict environmental response to project activities in coordination with other FWC personnel and external partners; Assists with the creation, maintenance and quality control of shapefiles, layers and geodatabases, develop maps and data summaries using Arc GIS, Google Earth, MS Access and MS Excel for management purposes; Assists with, or contributes to, state-wide management of water control structures, manatee protection zones, and manatee protection plans as needed; Contributes to program outreach efforts, including campaign development and manatee and sea turtle annual decal development and distribution as needed; and Participates in data collection, necropsies, and other miscellaneous field work assignments as needed; Assists with webpage development, equipment maintenance, and administrative duties as needed.
Assists with developing and/or coordinating responses to public inquiries to ISM received via the Ask My FWC, public records requests, or other assignments as needed. Qualifications: Qualified applicants will have a strong background in aquatic resource management and aquatic habitat enhancement methods.
Qualified applicants will have a strong background in imperiled species management and population recovery. Candidates with documented experience managing or leading professional working groups and/or teams is highly preferred. Qualified applicants will need to be highly organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and adept at problem-solving and time management to succeed in this position. Knowledge, skills and abilities: This position requires administrative, communication, and computer skills, and the review, evaluation, interpretation, and presentation of biological data.
Previous experience with Florida manatee management or research programs and/or the state or federal environmental regulatory programs, including policy development, is highly preferred. Ability to read, understand, and comment on engineering designs for environmental restoration plans. Knowledge of terminology, scientific method, principles, and techniques used in biological research, analyses or testing; Knowledge of freshwater, marine and/or estuarine ecosystems; Knowledge of the methods of data collection, particularly for imperiled or listed species; Ability to perform quantitative analyses of scientific data; Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines; Must communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to write technical reports, data analyses, and agency correspondence; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, the public, and stakeholders; Ability to work independently and on teams; Qualified candidates will need to be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and have good time management skills to succeed in the position.
Proficiency in MS software applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point required, and Google Earth Pro, Arc GIS 10.5+, Arc GIS Pro, or Arc GIS Online, Share Point preferred.
Statewide and overnight travel is required. 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/or fish and wildlife resources. Employees should seek to gain public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida's citizens in a positive and proactive manner and by listening to what the customer wants and striving to meet their needs.
When appropriate, employees will explain the reasons for agency actions or decisions while communicating a consistent FWC point-of-view. Responsible for following the provisions and requirements in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, related to the Department of Financial Services rules and FWC's invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures. Work at FWC is cross-functional meaning duties may cross division/office lines. The Commission expects employees to function across FWC's organizational structure by providing their skills and expertise wherever needed through work on teams or as directed.
Application packets must be submitted through the State of Florida’s official employment site ( peoplefirst. / ) and must include a cover letter and resume in addition to the state application. Application packets without a cover letter, resume and state application will not be considered for the position. Position Requirements: 1. Possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License. 2. Travel is required to perform the duties of this position (1-25%) 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 -xyz X). 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.
of a background check Title: Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist IV Working Title: Nonnative Fish and Wildlife Contracts Manager Salary: $1,923.08 biweekly Position number: 77073261 Broadband/Class Code: /5075 Level of Education: Prefer a Bachelor’s degree in life or physical sciences.
Region : North Central (flexible on region depending on experience) Working hours: 40hrs/week 8-5, M-F, occasional nights and weekend required. Overnight travel may be required; After 6 months of successful employment this position will have the potential to telework up to 2 days per week upon approval. List of any subordinates supervised: At least 1 OPS staff member. Residency requirement: None
Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division: Habitat and Species Conservation Section: Wildlife Impact Management Sub-section: Nonnative Fish and Wildlife Program Address: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Wildlife Impact Management Section, Gainesville, FL (May be flexible on location) Supervisor: Mc Kayla Spencer , Wildlife Impact Management Section, Nonnative Fish and Wildlife Program Coordinator Minimum Qualifications: Prefer a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences and three years of professional biological experience; or A master's degree from an accredited college or
university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences and two years of professional experience; or A doctorate from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences.
A valid driver’s license required. 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 expressing their interest in the position. Cover letters and resumes should 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 Nonnative Fish and Wildlife Program within the Wildlife Impact Management Section of the FWC’s Division of Habitat and Species Conservation (HSC) is seeking an energetic and motivated candidate to serve as the Nonnative Fish and Wildlife Contracts Manager. The incumbent is expected to effectively manage contracts, grants, and no-cost agreements such as MOUs, MOAs, or LOAs, etc. to ensure the conservation mission of the agency and Section are achieved. This position provides contract and project oversight regarding innovative research, control tools and techniques, competitive bid agreements, and other agreements within the Nonnative Fish and Wildlife Program.
This program provides statewide leadership, including monitoring of new species introductions, backssing nonnative species impacts, providing leadership on nonnative fish and wildlife management and research, developing and implementing policies and regulation, and coordination with partners and stakeholders on nonnative fish and wildlife issues. This position will have the opportunity to work on challenging nonnative species issues as part of a dedicated and collaborative team. The mission of the Wildlife Impact Management Section is to minimize adverse impacts of fish and wildlife on Florida’s environment, economy, and human health and safety.
Primary duties will include: Develops scopes of work for university research task assignments and competitively procured services to address nonnative fish and wildlife; Responsible for the timely and accurate processing and/or approval, as appropriate, of project deliverables and invoices for payment of goods or services rendered to avoid automatic interest penalty payments to said vendors/contractors; Effectively communicates with vendors, project investigators, and contractors to ensure deliverable completion within timeframes established with project specific scopes of work; Processes change order, amendments, and other supporting contractual documentation in a timely manner to ensure projects continue without lapse; Act as project manager on research or other contracts pertaining to nonnative fish or wildlife species as assigned by supervisor; Ensures regular communications with contractors and conducts site visits per agency and Section policy; Reviews and approves progress and final reports, data submissions, and other documents as proof of completed deliverables; Provides day-to-day supervision of any assigned OPS staff; Monitors workload of direct reports and provides oversight for projects and agreements managed by direct reports.
Identifies and backsses staffing needs as appropriate. Works closely and effectively with internal and external stakeholders and partners on contracting-related issues; Works with partner agencies and appropriate agency staff to implement any necessary training and education. The incumbent will be required to travel throughout South Region and possibly other FWC regions to provide project oversight and to interact with partners and staff engaged in management and research of nonnative species.
The incumbent should be able to work independently, and have an ability to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders with varying perspectives and management needs. Additional duties will include: Providing presentations to land managers and wildlife professionals; Conducting other activities and tasks as necessary to support other HSC staff in the region; Responding to other wildlife conflict issues as needed. The incumbent is also responsible for other miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor.
In carrying out duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware and abide by the Commission's standards of conduct, as well as any and all Commission rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position. Responsible for the timely and accurate processing and/or approval, as appropriate, of vendor invoices and warrants for payment of goods received or services rendered to avoid automatic interest penalty payments to said vendors. Responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements for Section 215.422.
F. S. related State Comptroller's rules and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures. Courteously assists Commission constituents to resolve questions or problems they may have in matters relating to the Commission, its programs or fish and wildlife conservation generally. Seeks to garner public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida's citizens in a positive and proactive manner. Knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position: Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment; Ability to manage contracts and agreements; Creatively problem solve; Skilled in use of desktop applications (Microsoft Office Suite); Ability to work well in a fast-paced work environment and adhere to time constraints; Ability to positively and effectively communicate with stakeholders and coworkers.
Desired qualifications include: Supervisory experience; Knowledge of the biological sciences and scientific principles of wildlife biology, ecology, and conservation; Ability to identify nonnative fish and wildlife; Experience with public speaking; Demonstrated skill in excellent customer service; Demonstrated leadership abilities; Experience coordinating with federal, state and local government agencies on shared issues; Ability to travel less than 25%.
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 -xyz X). 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.
Orange Ave Tallahassee Florida 32311 Broadband code: Class code: 5074 Region: Northwest Title: Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist III County: Leon – Location Tallahassee Working hours: 8 to 5; M-F List of any subordinates supervised: 0 to 1 staff or interns Residency requirement: Tallahassee area Level of Education: Prefer a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in one of the biological, physical or natural sciences and 1 year of experience.
Salary: $1,730.77 bi-weekly Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check Description of duties: This position is located within the Imperiled Species Management Section and assists with developing conservation measures
to reduce potential adverse impacts to species and their habitat under the responsibility of the Section, with a focus on Florida manatee and marine turtle conservation.
This environmental commenting position is primarily office-based, and field work may be limited. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: reviewing permit applications and relevant data to draft biological opinions for regulatory and planning authorizations such as Environmental Resource Permits (ERP), Coastal Construction Control Line permits (CCCL), Sovereign Submerged Lands Leases (SSL), Joint Coastal Permits (JCP), management plans, comprehensive plan amendments, and State Clearinghouse items
under the Coastal Zone Management Program (CZMP); implementing county manatee protection plans (MPPs); providing technical assistance to other sections within the agency, as well as the U.
S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Army Corps of Engineers, Port Authorities, and county/city governments; working with local, state, and federal agencies and stakeholder groups to conserve, enhance, and protect manatee and marine turtle habitat; initiating, managing and/or attending meetings and workshops, and creating/delivering presentations; reviewing and commenting on coastal lighting plans and wildlife appropriate lighting fixtures; acting as agency expert witness in administrative hearings; assisting with management of the agency’s Project Tracking System; performing other duties as required, including but not limited to: assisting with education and outreach projects and other field activities, such as site visits and data collection, as directed.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities: This position requires administrative, communication, and computer skills, and the review, evaluation, interpretation, and defense of biological data. Knowledge of terminology, principles, and techniques used in biological research, analysis, or testing. Knowledge of scientific method.
Knowledge of the methods of data collection, particularly for imperiled or endangered species. Ability to perform quantitative analysis of scientific data. Must be able to create Power Point presentations and initiate, manage, and lead meetings. Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines. Qualified candidates will need to be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and have good time management skills to succeed in the position. Must communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to understand and apply Florida statutes and rules as they relate to conservation issues.
Demonstration of or experience in technical writing or professional correspondence. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, the public, and stakeholders. Ability to work independently and on teams. Previous experience with Florida manatee or sea turtle management or research programs and/or the state or federal environmental resource permitting programs is preferred. Previous experience with Arc GIS 10+ or Arc Pro, Share Point 365, and MS Office 2016 is desired. Limited statewide travel is required. 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/or fish and wildlife resources. Employees should seek to gain public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida's citizens in a positive and proactive manner and by listening to what the customer wants and striving to meet their needs. When appropriate, employees will explain the reasons for agency actions, or decisions while communicating a consistent FWC point-of-view.
Responsible for following the provisions and requirements in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, related to the Department of Financial Services rules and FWC's invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures. Work at FWC is cross-functional, meaning duties may cross division/office lines. The Commission expects employees to function across FWC's organizational structure by providing their skills and expertise wherever needed through work on teams or as directed. Application packets must be submitted through the State of Florida’s official employment site ( peoplefirst.
/ ) and must include a cover letter and resume in addition to the state application. Application packets without a cover letter, resume, and state application will not be considered for the position. Position Requirements: 1. Possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License. 2. Travel is required to perform the duties of this position (1-25%) 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 -xyz X).
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.
