OPS -Fish & Wildlife Bio Sci II - 77909060

About the role

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Division of Habitat and Species Conservation 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and conduct wildlife surveys
• Maintain land management and wildlife survey databases using Excel and ArcGIS
• Maintain equipment and infrastructure including public use areas, gates, and boundary signs
• Aid in and coordinate marine debris removal projects
• Interact with partner agencies and the public
• Participate in restoration projects, including native planting projects, non-tidal freshwater monitoring, and invasive plant control using mechanical treatment and herbicide application
• Work independently in the field
• Collaborate with other FWC staff within the South Region to accomplish various projects or land management activities

Requirements

• 5 years professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program
• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field (can substitute for 4 of the 5 years of required experience)
• Must reside in Monroe County
• Valid minimum Class E State of Florida driver’s license
• Ability to operate FWC vessels in waters of the state and adjacent federal waters
• Occasional overnight travel required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field
• Strong familiarity with the native plants, animals, and habitats of the Florida Keys
• Experience with habitat restoration work and wildlife surveys
• Experience towing and operating a variety of vessels

Qualifications

• Knowledge of South Florida ecosystems and natural processes, wildlife ecology, ecosystem management, water management, fire ecology and plant succession
• Navigate using GPS units and aerial maps
• Operate specialized equipment (including vessels and trailers)
• Strong organizational skills, and experience in accurately collecting and organizing field data
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Initiative, motivation, and self-direction necessary to work independently as well as function as a member of a team
• Physical condition to work independently in the field and outside year-round

Benefits

Not specified

Schedule

8-5 M-F, evening and weekends as required.

Pay

$21.35 an hour, 1920 hours a fiscal year

Supervisor

Christina Wilson
(786) 910-6649
Christina.Wilson@MYFWC.COM

Location

Marathon, FL, US, 33050