OPS -Fish & Wildlife Bio Sci II - 77909060 Government of FloridaOPS -Fish & Wildlife Bio Sci II - 77909060FLDescription of duties: FWC is seeking a highly motivated biologist to assist the Florida Keys Wildlife and Environmental Area (FKWEA) team with a variety of habitat management goals throughout the upper, middle, and lower Keys. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of South Florida ecosystems and natural processes, wildlife ecology, ecosystem management, water management, fire ecology and plant succession.
OPS Fish & Wildlife Bio Sci I - 77902194 Government of FloridaOPS Fish & Wildlife Bio Sci I - 77902194NAPLES, FLThe position will work as part of a team with staff from other Sections and Divisions to respond to public requests for assistance with human-bear conflicts, which will include site visits to provide technical assistance and assess causes of conflicts, trapping, collecting data on the bear hunt as a member of the Bear Harvest Response Team, and retrieving biological information from and disposing of carcasses of dead bears. The position will assist the Regional Bear Coordinator and multiple Bear Response Contractors manage a bear deterrent loaner equipment program for the public, manage bear traps and other equipment for agency use, and enter field data on bears collected in their area of responsibility into an agency-wide online wildlife database.
OPS Fish & Wildlife Bio Sci I - 77900308 Government of FloridaOPS Fish & Wildlife Bio Sci I - 77900308TALLAHASSEE, FLThe position will work as part of a team with staff from other Sections and Divisions to respond to public requests for assistance with human-bear conflicts, which will include site visits to provide technical assistance and assess causes of conflicts, trapping, collecting data on the bear hunt as a member of the Bear Harvest Response Team, and retrieving biological information from and disposing of carcasses of dead bears. The position will assist the Regional Bear Coordinator and multiple Bear Response Contractors manage a bear deterrent loaner equipment program for the public, manage bear traps and other equipment for agency use, and enter field data on bears collected in their area of responsibility into an agency-wide online wildlife database.
FISH & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST IV - 77000162 Government of FloridaFISH & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST IV - 77000162TALLAHASSEE, FLThe selected candidate will work directly with DFFM Section Leaders and Regional Fisheries Administrators to gather, synthesize, and manage freshwater fisheries data necessary to characterize and assess the status of Florida's freshwater fisheries rules, regulations, policies, and permits. Ability to understand and utilize fisheries dependent and independent data, regulation management, and habitat assessments to draft applicable, accurate, and legal updates and changes to freshwater fisheries rules, regulations, policies and permits.
NewOPS-Fish &Wildlife Tech -Intern - 77904040 Government of FloridaOPS-Fish &Wildlife Tech -Intern - 77904040carrabelle, FLEnergy, enthusiasm, and the ability to work effectively in a team setting will be required as well as the ability to work in harsh conditions, including wet environments, biting insects, high heat, and high humidity. Description of Duties: FWC is seeking an intern to work with biologists and technicians to manage natural communities and wildlife populations on Tate's Hell and Apalachicola Wildlife Management Areas.
FISH & WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN - 77000671 Government of FloridaFISH & WILDLIFE TECHNICIAN - 77000671CLEWISTON, FLCandidates 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. Description of duties: The FWC's South Region is seeking a highly motivated candidate to join a team of biologists and technicians on the Dinner Island Ranch Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Hendry County, FL.
Professor and Chair - Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (WEC) WECProfessor and Chair - Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (WEC)Gainesville, FloridaThe Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences includes the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences , the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station , the Florida Cooperative Extension Service , the College of Veterinary Medicine , and the Florida Sea Grant program, and encompasses 16 on-campus academic departments and schools, 12 Research and Educational Centers (REC) located throughout the state, 6 research sites/demonstration units administered by RECs or academic departments, and Florida Cooperative Extension Service offices in all 67 counties. IFAS, one of the nation’s largest agricultural and natural resources research and education organizations, is administered by a Senior Vice President and four deans: the Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the Dean for Extension and Director of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, the Dean for Research and Director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, and the Dean for the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Professor and Chair - Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (WEC) University of FloridaProfessor and Chair - Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (WEC)Gainesville, FLThe Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences includes the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, the College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Florida Sea Grant program, and encompasses 16 on-campus academic departments and schools, 12 Research and Educational Centers (REC) located throughout the state, 6 research sites/demonstration units administered by RECs or academic departments, and Florida Cooperative Extension Service offices in all 67 counties. IFAS, one of the nation's largest agricultural and natural resources research and education organizations, is administered by a Senior Vice President and four deans: the Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the Dean for Extension and Director of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, the Dean for Research and Director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, and the Dean for the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Professor and Chair - Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (WEC) University of FloridaProfessor and Chair - Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation (WEC)Gainesville, FLThe Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences includes the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, the College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Florida Sea Grant program, and encompasses 16 on-campus academic departments and schools, 12 Research and Educational Centers (REC) located throughout the state, 6 research sites/demonstration units administered by RECs or academic departments, and Florida Cooperative Extension Service offices in all 67 counties. IFAS, one of the nation’s largest agricultural and natural resources research and education organizations, is administered by a Senior Vice President and four deans: the Dean of the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, the Dean for Extension and Director of the Florida Cooperative Extension Service, the Dean for Research and Director of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, and the Dean for the College of Veterinary Medicine.
NewFISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST III - 77000729 Government of FloridaFISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST III - 77000729DADE CITY, FLPerform routine/scheduled necropsies and conduct health assessment and maintenance on hatchery-reared fish eggs, larvae, juveniles, sub-adults and adult brood stocks produced and maintained at Florida Bass Conservation Center (Richloam Fish Hatchery). 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.
OPS Fish & Wildife Tech - 77902283 Government of FloridaOPS Fish & Wildife Tech - 77902283sneads, FLThis position serves as a Fish and Wildlife Technician on a highly productive team of land managers to restore and enhance habitats for the benefit of a variety of species and for the enjoyment of Florida residents and visitors. The incumbent will assist other wildlife management areas as directed and provide technical assistance to individuals, organizations, and other government agencies regarding wildlife and habitat management.
Assistant Professor in Coastal/Marine/Inland Water Remote Sensing and Geospatial Analysis University of FloridaAssistant Professor in Coastal/Marine/Inland Water Remote Sensing and Geospatial AnalysisGainesville, FloridaRemoteThe Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences includes the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences , the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station , the Florida Cooperative Extension Service , the College of Veterinary Medicine , the Florida Sea Grant program, and encompasses 16 on-campus academic departments and schools, 12 Research and Educational Centers (REC) located throughout the state, 6 Research sites/demonstration units administered by RECs or academic departments, and Florida Cooperative Extension Service offices in all 67 counties (counties operate and maintain). The successful candidate will engage in scholarly activities related to instruction, including teaching undergraduate and/or graduate courses, advising and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, participating in curriculum revision and enhancement, seeking funding for the teaching program, supervising undergraduate and graduate research and creative work, publishing teaching-related scholarship, producing learning tools, and engaging in professional development activities related to teaching and advising.
FISHERIES & WILDLIDE BIO SCIENTIST IV - 77000876 Government of FloridaFISHERIES & WILDLIDE BIO SCIENTIST IV - 77000876TALLAHASSEE, FLDescription of Duties: General: The incumbent serves as the Division of Hunting and Game Managements Assistant Wild Turkey and Furbearer Management Program Coordinator and assists the Wild Turkey and Furbearer Management Program Coordinator in planning, administering, coordinating, and directing the development and implementation of the program. Public interaction: Establishes and maintains contact with organizations, clubs, and advocacy groups interested in wild turkey and furbearers to communicate program objectives and activities, to obtain cooperation, and to facilitate incorporation of constituents needs into program elements, as appropriate.
OPS Biological Scientist I - 77900922 Government of FloridaOPS Biological Scientist I - 77900922apalachicola, FLAbility to: conduct field sampling of commercial and recreational catches of fish and interview fishers to obtain characteristics of their fishing trips; operate computers including tablets; submit travel electronically; use MS Office and other appropriate computer software; establish and maintain effective working relationships with FWC and other agency staff, and with commercial fishers and dealers; communicate effectively with the public and maintain field sampling equipment. Conduct directed field research and monitoring of commercial fisheries from Florida's Gulf Coast waters by collecting detailed biostatistical data, including but not limited to: species composition, sex ratio, fish weight, and size of fish and shellfish from commercial catches.
OPS F & W BS III - 77902495 Government of FloridaOPS F & W BS III - 77902495TALLAHASSEE, FLOpportunities to expand professional development, such as facilitation, advanced training, leading internal teams, or participating in state or regional work groups may be presented to the team member. This role serves as a key team member overseeing and implementing conservation actions for Florida's species of greatest conservation need, including state and federally listed species.
OPS F & W BS IV - 77902317 Government of FloridaOPS F & W BS IV - 77902317MARIANNA, FLDesired Qualifications Include: The ability to positively communicate with a wide variety of landowners who have different land-uses and objectives for their property, passion for motivating landowners to actively manage their habitats in ways that benefit wildlife, the ability and desire to be open-minded while working within a team of biologists to develop long-term partnerships with private landowners, the ability to work as a team as well as work alone when needed, Geographical Information System experience, excellent communicative skills both verbal and written, knowledge of Florida plant/animal communities, knowledge of habitat management techniques, the ability to travel overnight less than 25%, work alone in the field 50% of the time, and public speaking ability. Duties and Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to building and fostering long-term partnerships with landowners, biological data collection and analysis; writing Conservation Stewardship Plans, reports and land management prescriptions; monitoring and evaluating program-funded fish and wildlife habitat enhancement activities, collecting wildlife observations in the field, and planning and conducting educational workshops/field days.
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE-FWC - 77072020 Government of FloridaRESEARCH ASSOCIATE-FWC - 77072020ST PETERSBURG, FLA bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics and two years of experience in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics; or two years of experience as a Research Assistant - FWC; or, A masters degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the educational areas listed above can substitute for one year of the required experience; or, A doctorate from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the educational areas listed above can substitute for the required experience. Participate in and lead field work associated with both single-day and multi-day trips designed to collect data on young-of-year, subadult and adult life history stages of nekton (fishes and macro-crustaceans) and their associated habitats.
ASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST-FWC - 77072893 Government of FloridaASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST-FWC - 77072893SAINT PETERSBURG, FLManage site and vessel registers and deliver monthly updates to the grant agency; generate and distribute monthly sampling schedules to regional supervisors and coordinators, monitor weekly progress towards statewide recreational survey quotas, and report progress to grant agency; Issue data forms for weekly telephone survey to supervisors and coordinators in each region of the state, monitor progress, conduct Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) on submitted data, and deliver clean data files to grant agency. The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: State of Florida employees enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions.
Senior Natural Resources Scientist Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.Senior Natural Resources ScientistBoca Raton, FloridaFull timeSupporting and leading environmental permitting efforts with agencies including the USACE, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Water Management Districts, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). The successful candidate will support and lead environmental permitting efforts involving wetlands and other waters, protected species, coastal resources, natural resource assessments, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, and coordination with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
OPS Assistant Research Scientist - 77907455 Government of FloridaOPS Assistant Research Scientist - 77907455ST PETERSBURG, FLSkills to: formulate and prepare algal growth media and primary stock solutions; use aseptic/sterile techniques for cell isolation and cultivation; maintain instruments and equipment; learn, validate, implement, and document laboratory and field phytoplankton techniques and technologies to enhance the culture collection and culture-based experiments; collect, record, manage, and analyze data; conduct checks for quality assurance and control of data, establish tractable practices, guidelines, and timelines for multiple projects and present to supervisor and HAB leaders, participating in HAB monitoring and event response activities as needed; maintain detailed records; prepare technical reports and contribute to scientific manuscripts. Ability to: synthesize interdisciplinary concepts; manage time effectively for both routine maintenance of cultures and dedicated experiments; work independently and as part of a team, effectively coordinate with team members; utilize problem-solving techniques; provide regular updates on progress and setbacks; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.