FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST II - 77000120

Requisition No: 853426 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST II - 77000120

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77000120 

Salary:  $40,000.22 annually plus benefits 

Posting Closing Date: 06/09/2025 

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Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Section: Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management – Blackwater Fisheries Center

Working Title: Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist II

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77000120

Salary: Anticipated salary: $40,000 annually plus benefits

Location:  Blackwater Fisheries Center

     8384 Fish Hatchery Rd.

                      Holt, FL 32564  

 

 

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 of professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program is required. 

·         A bachelor's degree with a major in biological or physical science can substitute for 4 years of professional experience.

·         Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.

 
Preferred Qualifications: 

Preference may be given to candidates with the following qualifications:
 

·         A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in biological or physical science - preferably in the fisheries/aquaculture science field and two years of professional experience in an aquaculture setting; or

·         A master's degree from an accredited college or university in biological or physical science, preferably in the fisheries/aquaculture science field.

·         Previous aquaculture experience in culturing and rearing fish intensively (indoor tanks) and extensively (outdoor ponds).

 

Requirements:
 

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

·         Typical hours are from 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Central Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Not eligible for Telework.  This position requires periodic work time on weekends, evenings, and in excess of 8 hours/day. Occasional overnight travel may be required.

·         Ability to work outdoors in the heat or cold and in water for extended periods to accomplish job duties.

  

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

FWC seeks a dynamic individual to work as a team member in a freshwater fish hatchery production setting at Blackwater Fisheries Center.    Candidates should possess strong skills and documentable experience in two or more of the following fields