OPS F & W BS II - 77900167

Date: Apr 25, 2024

Location:

PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33955 PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33982

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Requisition No: 827705

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS F & W BS II - 77900167

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 77900167

Salary: $20.83 an hour

Posting Closing Date: 05/16/2024

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Anticipated Vacancy

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check

FWC Mission Statement: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Position number: 77900167

Location: Babcock Webb WMA, 29200 Tuckers Grade, Punta Gorda, FL 33955. Phone: (941) 833-2555

Supervisor & Position number: Kelly McNutt

Description of duties: THIS IS AN OPS POSITION. IT IS NOT CAREER SERVICE.

The Division of Habitat & Species Conservation is comprised of six Sections and two offices. This is a n exciting opportunity for an entry-level Fish and Wildlife Biologist to join a team of employees within the Wildlife and Habitat Management Section of FWC. FWC’s Southwest Region is seeking a motivated applicant that is willing and able to work outdoors in a variety of conditions throughout the year in fulfillment of their job responsibilities. Primary responsibilities include direct involvement with the Florida Forest Service assisting in the development and implementation of management programs for the Babcock Ranch Preserve as well as the monitoring and management of a red-cockaded woodpecker population.

This position is responsible for accomplishing Commission-planned activities such as the following: controlled burning, roller chopping, resource inventories, road repairs, fence maintenance, public hunt management, implementation of a multi-tiered hunting program, proposing regulations based on sound biological and sociological principles to control activities on the area, identification and protection of endangered species and habitats, and documentation, recommendation and administration of invasive non-native plant eradication programs to ensure ecosystem integrity.

Job duties will further include providing assistance for coordination of the development and periodic revision of long-range, comprehensive management plans, and also include providing input and review for the preparation of programs, annual work plans, budget proposals, area regulations, brochures and reports.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Incumbent must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work well with team members and members of the public. Other required knowledge, skills and abilities include knowledge of the following:

• Wildlife ecology

• Game management

• Ability to climb ladders up to 50’

• Ability to read color bands

• Ability to use chainsaws and hand tools

• Ability to write technical reports

• Wildlife and habitat survey and inventory knowledge

• Ability to work outdoors under inclement weather conditions

• Ability to identity common and imperiled species

• Ability to work productively unsupervised

• Strong GIS skills

• Strong leadership skills

• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with cooperators, co-workers and constituents

  Rate of Pay: $20.83/ hour

  Broadband code: 19-1023-2

  Class code: 5028

  Region: SW

  Title: OPS - Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist II

  County: Charlotte

  City: Punta Gorda

  Working hours: 8am – 5pm; maximum allowable hours per year: 1,920

  List of any subordinates supervised: N/A

  Level of Education: Prefer a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences and at least two years of relevant professional biological experience.

  Benefits : Potential to participate in group health insurance.

  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.

  OPS Employment – This is a full-time OPS (Other Personnel Services) position. OPS employees are paid for the number of hours they work. OPS employees do not receive paid leave, or paid holidays. OPS staff have the potential for health insurance benefits and participation in the Deferred Compensation investment retirement program.

  WHAT BENEFITSAREAPPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES?

  • State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan - mandatory

  • Workers’ Compensation - mandatory

  • Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) - mandatory

  • Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements. Consult with People First or the servicing Human Resource Office for details.)

  • Deferred Compensation - voluntary

  • Employee Assistance Program – voluntary

  • Learn more at https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees

  WHAT BENEFITSARE NOTAPPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES?

  • Any form of paid leave

  • Paid holidays

  • Participation in the Florida Retirement System

  • Reinstatement rights or retention rights

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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.

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