OPS Biological Scientist III - 77901346

Requisition No: 828296 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS Biological Scientist III - 77901346

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 77901346 

Salary:  $23.44 an hour 

Posting Closing Date: 06/16/2024 

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

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check

Title: OPS Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist III

Working Title  Wildlife Assistance Biologist

Salary:  $23.44/hour, 40 Hours per week, not to exceed 1920  hours per Fiscal Year. After 6 months of successful employment this position may have the potential to telework

Position number: 77901346

Class Code: 5074

Broadband Level: LEVEL 3 - LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE 19-1023-03

Level of Education: Prefer a Bachelor’s degree with a major in wildlife science, ecology, natural resources, or similar discipline.

Region: Southwest

County:  Polk

Working hours: 40hrs/week 8-5, M-F, some nights and weekend work may be required. Overnight travel may be required.

List of any subordinates supervised: None

Residency requirement: None

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Division: Habitat and Species Conservation

Section: Wildlife Impact Management

Sub-section: Wildlife Assistance Program

Address: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Southwest Regional Office, 3900 Drane Field Road, Lakeland, FL 33811

Supervisor: Rhonda Latour, Senior Wildlife Assistance Biologist

Education: A Bachelor's degree with a major in wildlife science, ecology, natural resources, or similar discipline preferred.

Preference will be given to applicants with at least two (2) years of wildlife-related professional experience, including experience with wildlife-related education and outreach.

 

In addition to submitting a completed state application via People First, applicants are required to submit a current resume and a cover letter highlighting their qualifications and expressing their interest in the position.

Cover letters and resumes shall be uploaded to the People First System.

Applications without a cover letter and resume are deemed incomplete and will not be considered.

 

Description of Position:

The Division of Habitat & Species Conservation is comprised of six Sections and two offices. This position is located in The Wildlife Impact Management Section.  This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and motivated candidate to serve as a Wildlife Assistance Biologist. The incumbent serves as the primary point of contact for human-wildlife conflict issues and provides information or methods to prevent or mitigate conflicts with wildlife. Assistance provided to the public or agency staff may be provided over the phone, in person, or in writing. Some fieldwork may occur but is not a regular component of this position. The successful candidate will occasionally represent the Wildlife Assistance Program at outreach ents by conducting presentations to citizen groups. The candidate may also conduct site visits and provide technical assistance, conflict mitigation strategies and loan equipment, as necessary. The Wildlife Assistance Biologist works across multiple Divisions and Sections within FWC to: 

 

• Coordinate management of human-wildlife conflict situations including those involving bears, coyotes, birds, and other wildlife species.
• Network to establish clear communication across the agency about emerging wildlife issues.
• Assist with the implementation of response protocols for human-wildlife conflict situations in coordination with other FWC programs including the Division of Law Enforcement.

 

Responsibilities include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Provide technical assistance to the public and other agencies on means to address human-wildlife conflicts and to promote strategies to coexist with wildlife.
• Maintain familiarity with prevalent conflict wildlife issues and continually identify and share best technical assistance practices and protocols as required.
• Provide coverage for other regional Wildlife Assistance Biologists as needed.
• Maintain an accurate and thorough daily log of public correspondence via the Wildlife Impact Management System database.
• Participate in public outreach efforts as directed to increase appreciation for wildlife and address conflict wildlife abatement or other wildlife-related issues.
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