Biological Scientist

F & W BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST IV - 77072105Position Title: Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist IV Biweekly Rate of Pay: $1,923.08 + benefits Supervisor: Maria Merrill-- for inquiries: View email address on click.appcast.io Position location: 1875 E. Orange Ave., Tallahassee, FL 32311 Region: Northwest County: Leon Working hours: 8 to 5; M-F Agency information: 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. The Division of Habitat & Species Conservation is comprised of six Sections and two offices. This position works within the Imperiled Species Management Section (ISM) of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Division of Habitat and Species Conservation.Minimum qualifications: A high school diploma and 7 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 7 years of required experience or a master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences and two years of professional experience.Preferred qualifications: Strong background in wildlife resource management, biological sciences and natural resource policy is preferred. Previous experience with Florida manatee management or research programs and/or the state or federal environmental regulatory programs and experience managing or leading professional working groups and/or teams is preferred.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of terminology, scientific method, principles, and techniques used in biological research, analyses or testing;Knowledge of the methods of data collection, particularly for imperiled or listed species;Skilled in effective written and verbal communication including public speaking and technical report writing;Skilled in administration and organization of tasks and assignments;Skilled MS software applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required, and Google Earth Pro, ArcGIS 10.5+, ArcGIS Pro, or ArcGIS Online, SharePoint;Ability to perform complex quantitative analyses of scientific data;Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines;Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, the public, and stakeholders;Ability to work independently and on teams;Ability to review, evaluate, interpret and defend biological data;Detail-oriented, self-motivated, organized and good time management skills.Additional requirements: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. A valid driver's license and the ability to participate in periodic statewide travel is required.Description of Duties: This is an opportunity to join our team within the Imperiled Species Management Section's Manatee Management Program! This position is responsible for coordinating with federal, state and county partners during review and implementation of existing County-wide Manatee Protection Plans (MPPs) and the development of new Manatee Protection Plans. This position will assist with coordinating and executing manatee management data collection efforts, analyses of available data for implementation of MPPs and setting up state-wide MPP coordination meetings with county representatives. Responsibilities will also include oversight of ISM's Water-Control Structure and Navigational Locks program to reduce manatee deaths related to these structures. Coordination with agency representatives during manatee incident reviews as necessary and organizing the annual meeting of the Interagency Water-Control Structure Working Group will be duties of this position.