RESEARCH SCIENTIST-FWC - 77070368

Requisition No: 858427 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: RESEARCH SCIENTIST-FWC - 77070368

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77070368 

Salary:  $61,323, annually 

Posting Closing Date: 09/02/2025 

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FWC-FWRI Fisheries Dependent Monitoring

Research Scientist – Career Service Position with Benefits

$61,323 Annually

100 8th Ave SE

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

 

 Fisheries Dependent Monitoring

Research Scientist - CS 77070368

St. Petersburg, Florida - $61,323 Annually

 

 

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:
9 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 major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and five years of professional experience in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics; or A master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and four years of professional experience as described above; or A doctorate from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and two years of professional experience as described above can substitute for the required experience.

 
Preferred Qualifications: 

Preference may be given to candidates with the following qualifications:

Demonstrated experience in fisheries-dependent data collection, management, and analysis

Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., R, SAS) and relational database systems (e.g., SQL).

Proven record of writing, reviewing, and submitting grant proposals, technical reports, and/or peer-reviewed publications.

Familiarity with state and federal fisheries management agencies, regulations, and policies.

Strong technical writing and scientific communication skills for both professional and public audiences.

 

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, and cover letter.  Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the coordination of programs and activities of the Fisheries Dependent Monitoring (FDM) subsection. The duties include but not limited to:

Provide data and analyses to support the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and other agencies

Coordinate with other state, federal, and corporate partners to facilitate data and procedural sharing and project coordination

Promotes and assists in the development of grant applications appropriate for imple