FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST IV - 77001077

Requisition No: 842247 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST IV - 77001077

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77001077 

Salary:  $1,923.08 biweekly + benefits 

Posting Closing Date: 12/27/2024 

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FWC Mission Statement: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Position Number: 77001077 

Location: 3911 Highway 2321, Panama City 32409 

Salary: $1,923.08 biweekly + benfits

Supervisor: Emily Moss

Broadband Code: 19-1023-04

Class Code: 5075

Region: Northwest

Class Title: Fisheries and Wildlife Bio Scientist IV

County: Bay

Working hours: 8am – 5pm, hours may vary due to nature of work

List of any subordinates supervised: 3 direct / 4 indirect

Residency Requirement: None

Requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Eligible candidates must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.

This is not an entry level position. A master’s degree in life/physical sciences coupled with two or more years of professional experience is preferred. A bachelor’s degree or four years of professional experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position is preferred.

A complete application includes a resume or CV, three references, a cover letter for this position, and the electronic State of Florida employment application. For question regarding this position, please contact Emily Moss at Emily.Moss@MyFWC.com.

The Division of Habitat & Species Conservation is comprised of six Sections and two offices. The Wildlife Diversity Conservation Section (WDC) is seeking qualified applicants for the Northwest Regional Species Conservation Biologist.

This is a full-time career service position, eligible for all career service benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and contribution to the state of Florida retirement system. https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/work_and_life/additional_benefits

This position is located in the Northwest Regional Office in Panama City Florida. No alternative office locations are considered at this time. Full time or partial telework is not available.

Description of Duties: The individual in this position will serve as the Regional Biologist in the WDC Regional Operations Team for the 16-county Northwest Region. This is an exciting opportunity to positively influence wildlife conservation within the panhandle, lead a talented team of dedicated staff, and work collaboratively with partners and the public to achieve conservation goals. 

This position is responsible for coordinating and conducting all aspects of nongame wildlife conservation, including leading or supporting the implementation of conservation programs for state and federally listed species in the panhandle. This is a supervisor-level position which requires recruiting, training, and supervising staff, budget management and purchasing, directing work priorities, and ensuring staff compliance with agency rules, policies, and procedures. 

The person in this position will frequently engage with cooperators, stakeholders, and the regulated community, through proactive communication, presentations, and media responses; develop partnerships with external agencies, conservation organizations, and volunteers, and serve as a catalyst to promote conservation of imperiled wildlife and landscapes; develop and implement proj