OPS Research Associate - 77907426

Requisition No: 835191 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS Research Associate - 77907426

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 77907426 

Salary:  $23.18/Hour 

Posting Closing Date: 09/03/2024 

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FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Research Associate – OPS Position

$23.18 per hour

1105 SW Williston Road

Gainesville, FL

 Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Research Associate - OPS 77907426

Gainesville, Florida - $23.18 per hour

Anticipated Vacancy

 

 

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 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.

 
Preferred Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates with the following qualifications:
One or more degrees in wildlife biology, zoology, or related natural resources field. Knowledge of bear ecology and the principles and techniques related specifically to research of American black bears, experience supervising and/or training seasonal technicians in appropriate field skills and research protocols, experience collecting hair samples used to estimate abundance and density, and experience using and maintaining GIS files.

 

 Requirements:
Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate. 
Typical office hours are from 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, with possible seasonal work on weekends and/or other times as research requires[BS1] [JH2]