FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST IV - 77072887

Requisition No: 873277 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST IV - 77072887

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77072887 

Salary:  $1,945.56 biweekly + benefits 

Posting Closing Date: 05/10/2026 

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Position Number: 77072887

Position Title: Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist IV

FTE Biweekly Rate of Pay:$1,945.56 + benefits

Supervisor: Katherine Burke

Supervisor contact information for inquiries: katherine.burke@myfwc.com

Broadband Code: 19-1023-04

Class Code:5075

Position location: Ocala, FL

Region: Northeast

County: Marion

Working hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

List of any subordinates supervised: Two Biological Scientist IIs

Residency Requirement: Florida

Agency information:

 

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.

 

This position:

The Division of Habitat & Species Conservation is comprised of six Sections and two offices. This is the position of Public Access Planner in the Public Access Services Office (PASO). PASO is a leader in innovative best practices to provide safe, sustainable, quality wildlife experiences and conservation opportunities to the public. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Planning & Design team! 

 

The Public Access Planner works with FWC management area staff and stakeholders to plan and develop wildlife-based recreation opportunities on FWC managed areas. This is a full-time FTE position with a pay rate of $1,945.56 biweekly, with health benefits. It is located in Ocala, FL at the FWC Northeast Regional Office.

 

Description of duties:

 

Planning for public access on FWC-managed Wildlife Management Areas

• Provides input and review for Public Access elements of Wildlife Management Area (WMA) Management Plans and participates in all Management Advisory Group activities.
• Develops/assembles Public Access Assessments and other planning documents (e.g. Wayfinding Sign Plans, Public Access Services Office Sign Manual).
• Coordinates between Planning and WMA staff regarding site visits, fieldwork, and inputs for the management planning process. Ensures all deadlines are met.
• Participates in lead WMA Management Advisory Group meetings, workshops, and hearings and reviews draft WMA Management Plans.

 

Design and implementation of trails and amenities for wildlife-focused recreation

• Works with PASO and other FWC staff to plan and design trails, wildlife viewing structures, and other public access-related amenities on FWC managed areas.
• Supervises and coordinates development and management of FWC paddling trails.
• Supervises Public Access Biologists, volunteers, and contractors in clearing and marking trails, constructing recreation amenities, and maintaining and monitoring trails and public access amenities and structures.
• Utilize techniques to avoid, minimize, or mitigate wildlife and natural area impacts from public access and outdoor recreation.

 

Data management and analysis

• Maintains databases and data related to public access facilities and provides faciliti