Fisheries & Wildlife BIO Scientist III - at State of Florida Fanning Springs, FL

FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST III -  job at State of Florida. Fanning Springs, FL.

Requisition No:865998

Agency:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title:

FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST III -

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $1,730.77 biweekly + benefits

Posting Closing Date: 12/28/2025

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Employment is contingent upon a successful completion of a background check

Position Number:

Position Title:

Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist III

Biweekly Rate of Pay: $1,730.77 + benefits

Supervisor:
Cade Chaney

Supervisor contact information for inquiries: ,

Broadband Code:
19-1023-03

Class Code:
5074

Position Location:

9550 NW 160th Street, Fanning Springs, FL 32693

Region:
North Central

County:
Levy

Working hours:

Monday – Friday, 8am - 5pm, with weekend and after-hours work occasionally required

List of any subordinates supervised:
One full time Fish & Wildlife Technician

Residency Requirement:
None

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 (WHM) of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Habitat and Species Conservation.

A high school diploma and 6 years of 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 6 years of required experience.

• Will be required to obtain and maintain a Florida Class E Driver’s License and Florida Certified Prescribed Burn Manager Certification.
• Overnight travel associated with training and meeting events will be required.

Prefer Bachelor of Science degree with a major in a physical or life science or a Master of Science degree in one of the biological sciences.

Answers to qualifying questions must be validated in application, resume and cover letter.

• Knowledge of wildlife biology, assessment and inventory of wildlife and habitat, collection and analysis of biological data.
• Knowledge of habitat restoration and management techniques, fire ecology, and plant succession.
• Training and experience in supervision and leadership.
• Ability to write, edit, and produce scientific reports and summaries.
• Ability to serve as a prescribed burn team crew member and safely apply fire to vegetative communities. Successful Florida Prescribed Burn Manager certification and completion of FWC Certified Prescribed Burner Mentor Program is required.
• Ability to safely operate vehicles, ATVs, farm tractors, implements, heavy equipment, and trailers.
• Knowledge of GIS software (Arc Map, ArcGIS Pro) and handheld GPS units and their applications.
• Excellent organizational skills (time management, office organization, information management), customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in project management.

• Ability to work well with minimal supervision, as well as participate effectively in teams.
• Ability to effectively supervise others.

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