OPS Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Sci III - 77905017

Requisition No: 870364 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Sci III - 77905017

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 77905017 

Salary:  $21.63 an hour 

Posting Closing Date: 04/19/2026 

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Position Number: 77905017

Position Title: OPS Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist III

Anticipated Vacancy 

Hourly Rate of Pay: $21.63 an hour

Supervisor: Tim Coughlin  contact information for inquiries: (407) 846-5247

Broadband Code: 19-1023-03

Position location: 1601 Scotty’s Road, Kissimmee, Florida 34744

Region: Northeast

County: Osceola

Working hours: M-F, 8 AM – 5 PM (Hours may vary based on workload and may be required to work weekends and non-traditional hours.)

List of any subordinates supervised: None

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.

 

The Division of Habitat & Species Conservation is comprised of six Sections and two offices. This position works within the Aquatic Habitat Restoration/Enhancement Subsection (AHRE) of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Habitat and Species Conservation.  

 

Minimum qualifications, A high school diploma and 6 years professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program is required. A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field can substitute for four of the 6 years of required experience.

Additional requirements: In addition to submitting a completed State of Florida electronic application and completing the qualifying questions, applicants must attach a cover letter and up to date resume to be considered. Submitted cover letter should at a minimum explain your interest in working with the Aquatic Habitat Restoration and Enhancement Subsection and identify your most relevant skills and experience.  Incomplete applications will not be considered. Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

Will be required to obtain and maintain a current and valid Florida Driver’s license.  Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check.  The criminal history check must be completed prior to or within the first three days of employment.

 

Preferred qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Incumbent must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and leadership skills, be able to work well with team members and interact positively with stakeholders and cooperators.

• Knowledgeable in principles of aquatic ecology and fish/wildlife habitat management

• Applied knowledge of the principles and practices of aquatic habitat management and restoration, including revegetation, mechanical and chemical vegetation control, and organic sediment removal
• Knowledge of GIS and GPS and its application to habitat management and surveys
• Proficient with Windows and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relati