Ops biological scientist ii : 77902157

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Requisition No:826810

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST II :

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number:

Salary: 17.00 : 17.50/Hour, depending on experience

Posting Closing Date: 05/01/2024

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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)

Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI)

OPS F and W Biologist II
 17.  00 : 17.50 per hour, DOE

Section/Subsection: Marine Fisheries Research/Fisheries:Independent Monitoring

Location: Indian River Field Lab, Melbourne, FL

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)

OPS Fisheries and Wildlife Biologist II: OPS

Melbourne, Florida:17.00 : 17.50 per hour

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

5 years professional experience in a closely:related biological field or laboratory program is required. OR

A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences and one year of professional biological experience in a field or laboratory program; or

A masters degree from an accredited college or university in one of the biological sciences can substitute for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates with the following qualifications:
A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences and one year of professional biological experience in a field or laboratory program; or

A masters degree from an accredited college or university in one of the biological sciences can substitute for the required experience.

Requirements:

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate.
Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Not eligible for Telework.

Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume. Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Conduct all aspects of the Fisheries:Independent Monitoring (FIM) program with emphasis on directing and executing statistically:valid research experiments and surveys in marine waters to evaluate relative stock abundance and condition of fish populations.

Coordinate and conduct fisheries:independent sampling efforts following strict protocol; entering, proofing, and correcting associated data; maintaining and repairing needed field equipment.

Complete fish and invertebrate identifications following strict QA/QC protocols using a microscope and/or video cameras.

Process and manage collected data following defined procedures.

Perform routine summaries of data generated from above studies and assist in preparing technical and scientific reports, oral presentations, and/or manuscripts based on fisheries independent monitoring results/analysis.

Perform and participate in public outreach efforts, as appropriate.

Perform other related work a
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