Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist III - 77001111 | Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Position number: 77001111 Position Address and telephone number: 10088 NW 53rd Street, Sunrise, FL 33351, (954) 746-xyz X Supervisor: Jacob Larsson Description of duties: The FWC’s South Region is seeking a highly motivated biologist to lead a team of Wildlife and Habitat Management Section staff on the Holy Land and Rotenberger Wildlife Management Areas (WMA) located in Palm Beach County.

Primary responsibilities include identifying, planning, and implementing effective projects consistent with the Management Plan; developing and implementing annual budgets and work plans; ensuring equipment and infrastructure is properly maintained; providing oversight

and participating in hydrologic and vegetative restoration projects; preparing for and conducting wildlife surveys; supporting and conducting public hunts (including waterfowl hunting on Stormwater Treatment Areas 2 and 3/4); developing and promoting non-hunting recreational use; and maintaining land management and wildlife survey databases using Arc GIS.

This Lead Area Biologist position will work as a team with other WMAs within the District or South Region to accomplish management actions such as prescribed burning. The successful candidate will supervise two full-time staff of one Fish & Wildlife Technician and one Biological Scientist II and will supervise seasonal hunter check station

operators as necessary. The i ncumbent will attend regional and divisional meetings as well as various trainings as necessary.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities : Knowledge of Florida ecosystems and natural processes, wildlife biology, water management, fire ecology and plant succession. Applied knowledge of the principles and practices of habitat management and restoration, including prescribed fire, mechanical and chemical vegetation control, and exotic plant control. Wildlife habitat survey and inventory knowledge; ability to collect and analyze biological data. Ability to track spending and monitor budgets. Ability to create scientific reports free of grammatical and typographical errors.

Ability to interact with stakeholders, co-workers, and cooperating agencies in a professional manner. Knowledge of hunting as a wildlife management tool. Ability to prepare detailed regulation recommendations pertaining to hunting and other recreational activities. Familiarity with outdoor recreational activities and the facilities needed to support them. Familiarity with infrastructure development and maintenance. Proficiency with typical Windows applications and Arc GIS. Ability to effectively supervise staff. Well-organized, able to communicate effectively, and able to supervise and delegate tasks effectively.

Ability to oversee multiple projects and set priorities. Incumbent must possess the initiative, motivation, and self-direction necessary to work productively independently as well as function as a member of a team. Ability to operate outside under inclement weather conditions and specialized equipment (e. g. airboat, tracked vehicles). Preferred Qualifications: At least 2 years of experience in habitat and/or wildlife management. Willing and able to conduct wildlife surveys from aircraft. Supervisory experience. Florida Prescribed Burn Manager.

Strong familiarity with both native and exotic vegetation in South Florida, experience with habitat restoration work, wildlife surveys, and prescribed burning. Broadband code: Class code: 5074 Region: South Title: Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist III County: Broward Working hours: 8-5 M-F, evening and weekends as required. List of any subordinates supervised: 1 Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist II, 1 Fish & Wildlife Technician, and seasonal staff as necessary. Residency requirement: Must live within 25 miles of Sunrise Wildlife Field Office. Level of Education: Preferred Bachelor of Science degree with a major in one of the biological sciences.

Other requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Must possess and maintain a valid minimum Class E State of Florida driver’s license. Occasional overnight travel is required. Hire-in Pay: $1,730.77 biweekly + benefits The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center -xyz X).

Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F. S. Drug-Free Workplace Act. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.

Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.