FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST IV - 77070306

Requisition No: 866040 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST IV - 77070306

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77070306 

Salary:  $1,945.56 biweekly + benefits 

Posting Closing Date: 12/17/2025 

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Position Number: 77070306

Position Title: Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist IV

Anticipated Vacancy

Biweekly Rate of Pay: $1,945.56 + benefits

Supervisor: Eric Seckinger

Supervisor contact information for inquiries: Eric.Seckinger@MyFWC.com

Broadband Code: 19-1023-04

Class Code: 5075

Position location: 1875 E. Orange Ave. Tallahassee, FL 32311

Region: Northwest

County: Leon

Working hours: 40hrs/week 8am-5pm M-F with some limited overnight travel

List of any subordinates supervised: 1 to 3 staff

Residency Requirement: Tallahassee area

 

Agency information: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (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 is 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. The FWC has six Divisions, including the Division of Habitat and Species Conservation. The Division of Habitat and Species Conservation is comprised of six sections and two offices. This is an opportunity to join the Imperiled Species Management Section.

 

Minimum qualifications: A high school diploma and seven years of professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program is required. A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field can substitute for four of the seven years of experience. A Graduate Degree in a relevant field can substitute for two of the seven years of experience.

 

Preferred qualifications: Previous experience with State of Florida permitting or regulatory programs and/or Florida manatee or marine turtle management programs are highly desired. Experience with ArcPro, MS Office, and MS SharePoint is preferred. Experience supervising employees is preferred.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of terminology, principles, and techniques used in biological research, analysis or management;
• Strong administrative, communication and computer skills;
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection, particularly related to threatened or endangered species;
• Ability to perform quantitative analysis of scientific data;
• Ability to initiate, manage and lead meetings and create PowerPoint presentations;
• Ability to evaluate, interpret and defend biological data;
• Knowledge of conservation biology principles;
• Skilled in effective verbal and written communication;
• Ability to understand and apply Florida statutes and rules as they relate to conservation issues;
• Ability to write technical reports and agency correspondence;
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