OPS Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Sci II - 77907761

Requisition No: 830833 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Sci II - 77907761

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 77907761 

Salary:  $17-18 per hour depending on experience 

Posting Closing Date: 06/23/2024 

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FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Biological Scientist II – OPS Position

$17-18 per hour

Apalachicola Field Lab

Eastpoint, FL

 

Marine Fisheries Research/Fisheries Independent Monitoring

Biological Scientist II - OPS 77907761

Eastpoint, Florida - $17-18 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:

5 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 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.

A valid driver’s license is also required.

 
Preferred Qualifications: 

Applicants with the following experience may be given preference: previous work in a fisheries program leading fisheries-independent fieldwork using a variety of sampling gears to survey fish populations in estuarine and/or offshore waters; experience using dichotomous keys and either microscopes or video to identify juvenile and adult fishes found in marine and estuarine environments; experience trailering and operating small vessels up to 24ft in length; experience conducting routine maintenance of vehicles, small vessels, trailers and outboard motors used to conduct fisheries work; experience providing mentorship and training to staff in a fisheries program. 

 

Requirements:
Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate. 
Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume. Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

 
Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The incumbent hired for this position will be expected to serve as a field biologist for a large, dynamic Fisheries-Independent Monitoring (FIM) Program at the Apalachicola Bay Field Lab with emphasis on carrying out statistically valid fisheries research surveys in estuarine and offshore waters. The purpose of this research is to evaluate the relative stock abundance, occurrence, diversity and condition of Florida’s marine and brackish water fish populations. The incumbent will help coordinate and conduct inshore and offshore fisheries-independent sampling efforts throughout the Florida Panhandle and in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico. Research will be conducted following strict FIM protocols using a variety of sampling methodologies including seines, trawls, side-scan sonar, camera pods, acoustics, longlines, and others. Essential duties include participation as a crew member and/or field lead with preparation of inshore and offshore field sampling, data entry, and all associated data QA/QC; assists with maintaining and repairing sampling gear including boats, motors, trailers, nets, protective gear, office equipment, and laboratory equipment as needed; completes fish and invertebrate identifications in both field and lab settings which includes following strict QA/QC protocols using a microscope, dichotomous keys; performs basic routine summaries of fisheries data used in preparing technical and scientific reports; oral presentations and/or manuscripts as assigned; performs and participates in public outreach efforts as appropriate. This position requires ex