Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist II -
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Requisition No:859244
Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Working Title: FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST II -
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: #1538.46 biweekly benefits
Posting Closing Date: 09/12/2025
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Title: Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist II
FTE Biweekly Rate of Pay:$1538.46 biweekly benefits
Supervisor: Kayden Barber
Supervisor contact information for inquiries:
Broadband code:
Class code: 5028
Position Address: 10088 NW 53rd Street Sunrise FL 33351
Region: South
County: Broward
Working hours: 8-5 M-F evening and weekends as required.
List of any subordinates supervised: Will supervise seasonal employees.
Residency requirement: Must live within 25 miles of Sunrise Wildlife Field Office.
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 Wildlife and Habitat Management Section of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissions Division of Habitat and Species Conservation.
Minimum qualifications: A high school diploma and 5 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 5 years of required experience.
Additional requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Must possess and maintain a valid minimum Class E State of Florida drivers license. Occasional overnight travel is required.
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 nonnative 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. Willing and able to conduct wildlife surveys from aircraft. Familiarity with outdoor recreational activities and the facilities needed to support them. Familiarity with infrastructure development and maintenance. Proficiency with typical Windows applications and ArcGIS. 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).
Description of duties: The FWCs South Region is seeking a highly motivated biologist to assist with the management of Everglades and Francis S. Taylor Wildlife Management Area (WMA) located in Palm Beach Broward and Miami-Dade Counties. This position serves as a wildlife biologist on a team to restore and enhance habitats for the benefit of a variety of wildlife and for the enjoyment of Floridas residents and visitors. Primary responsibilities are assisting with the planning development and implementation of hydrologic habitat and wildlife management programs for the WMA. This includes the application of prescribed fire conducting and providing oversight for invasive vegetation control restoration and management of tree islands assisting in the development and promotion of public use programs including both hunting and non-hunting uses and helping to set management and restoration objectives consistent with agency and division directives.
Additionally this position will assist with conducting wildlife and vegetation surveys collecting biological data from hunter-harvested animals coordinating and implementing managed public hunts on both the WMA and Stormwater Treatment Areas preparing and submitting administrative and biological reports supervising seasonal staff maintaining equipment in a safe and useable condition and furthering agency goals through interactions with cooperating agencies and stakeholders.
The position will regularly work independently in the field. The successful candidate must occasionally attend regional and divisional meetings various trainings and assist on other management areas as needed.
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 (1-). 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 Statutescandidates 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 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.
Employment Type
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