Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist Iv

Requisition No:867624

Agency:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title:

FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST IV -

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $1,923.08 biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 01/16/2026

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Division of Habitat and Species Conservation

Public Access Services Office – Conservation Stewardship Subsection

Working Title: Interpretive Program Manager

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Position Title:
Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist IV

Internal Only Opportunity

Biweekly Rate of Pay: $1,923.08 + benefits

Supervisor: Sharon Tatem -- contact information for inquiries, (phone and or email):  ,

Broadband Code: 19-1023-04

Position location: Tallahassee

Region: Headquarters

County: Leon

Working hours: 8:00-5:00 with some evenings and weekends, Overnight travel required up to 25%.

List of any subordinates supervised: OPS Publications Production Coordinator

Residency Requirement: State of Florida

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

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 Public Access Services Office (PASO) of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Habitat and Species Conservation. The Public Access Services Office is a leader in innovative best practices to provide safe, sustainable, quality wildlife experiences and conservation opportunities to the public.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Conservation Stewardship team!

The Interpretive Program Manager is an advanced professional position managing all activities associated with administering an interpretive program for the state’s Wildlife Management Area system. It requires strong expertise in nature interpretation and extensive knowledge of Florida’s wildlife and habitats. This is a full‑time Career Service position located at the Russell Park building in Tallahassee.

• Interpretive Planning: Conducts interpretive evaluations, planning, and periodic assessments for lead Wildlife Management Areas. Produces management plan objectives, budgets, and strategies. Develops interpretive themes for Public Access Assessments. Attends Management Advisory Group meetings and reviews management prospectus and draft plans. Builds and maintains collaborative partnerships with local, state, and national recreation organizations to enhance interpretive planning. Provides technical assistance regarding design and placement of interpretive and recreation infrastructure.
  
  Collaborates with other sections and Divisions as needed to ensure interpretive plans and products are coordinated across the agency.
• Strategic Communications: Manages Wildlife Management Area awareness strategies and content development. Administers program websites, WMA Recreation Finder application, hunt calendars, WMA social media posts, newsletters, articles and other vehicles to increase awareness of recreational opportunities on wildlife management areas. Represents FWC and the WMA system at events, festivals, and meetings.
• Publications Management :
  Plans, reviews, edits, and manages all aspects of production workflow for recreational publications, kiosk panels, signage and maps on Florida’s wildlife management area system. Works with area biologists, recreation planners, cartographers, graphic…