OPS Biological Scientist I - 77907616

Requisition No: 831729 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS Biological Scientist I - 77907616

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 77907616 

Salary:  $18.00 PER HOUR 

Posting Closing Date: 07/03/2024 

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FWC/Fish & Wildlife Research Institute

OPS Biological Scientist I

$18 per hour

Location: Home-based ideally in South Santa Rosa County, South Okaloosa County, or South Walton County

 

 Marine Fisheries/Fisheries Dependent Monitoring

OPS Biological Scientist I - 77907616

Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, & Walton Counties - $18 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:
4 years professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program is required.

 

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences can substitute for the required experience. 

 
Preferred Qualifications: 

Preference may be given to candidates with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences.  Preference may also be given to candidates demonstrating direct knowledge of fisheries, experience identifying finfish to species, or relevant experience working in marine fisheries monitoring programs.

 

Requirements:

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate. 

 

The project work will be paid for through state and federal funds which are subject to annual renewals and appropriations.  Continued employment is anticipated but contingent upon annual renewals of funding. 
 

The selected applicant will be required to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends and holidays