State of Florida
FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST IV - 77001181
State of Florida, Big Pine Key, Florida, United States
FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST IV - 77001181
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FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST IV - 77001181
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State of Florida
Requisition No:
864484
Agency:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Working Title:
FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST IV - 77001181
Pay Plan:
Career Service
Position Number:
77001181
Salary:
$1,945.56 biweekly + benefits
Posting Closing Date:
11/24/2025
Supervisor:
Dan Mitchell
Supervisor Contact Information:
(239) 417-6352
Position Location:
Marathon, FL
Working Hours:
8am-5pm Monday-Friday, evenings and weekends as required
Residency Requirement:
Must reside in Monroe County
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.
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. Required to operate FWC vessels in waters of the state and adjacent federal waters. Occasional overnight travel is required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Applicant must demonstrate knowledge of the plants, wildlife, natural communities, and ecological processes present in the Florida Keys. Strong interpersonal skills are required to lead, supervise and mentor employees and to develop and leverage partnerships with other agencies. Strong land management skills are required to evaluate habitat conditions, prescribe appropriate treatments and execute those treatments. Applicant must have applied knowledge of wildlife population and habitat management techniques in Florida, particularly mechanical and chemical vegetation control, and have familiarization with outdoor recreational activities and the facilities needed to support them. Familiarity with GIS and other technological skills are also requisite for this level of land management. Strong administrative, organizational, and budget management skills are required to manage multiple projects and their associated budget.
Description of Duties:
The FWC’s South Region is seeking a highly motivated biologist to lead the Florida Keys Wildlife and Environmental Area (WEA) staff in accomplishing a variety of habitat management goals. This position will oversee a team and lead efforts to accomplish projects across the 5,500 acres of the Florida Keys WEA. Primary responsibilities include identifying, planning, and implementing effective projects consistent with the Florida Keys WEA 10-year management plan; leading and participating in habitat management and restoration activities, including invasive plant control, hydrological restoration, developing and implementing annual budgets and work plans; ensuring equipment and infrastructure are properly maintained; preparing for and conducting wildlife monitoring; developing and managing recreational opportunities and public use programs, including dove field hunts on Frog Pond North PSGHA; maintaining land management and wildlife monitoring databases using ArcGIS; writing annual and technical reports; mentoring and providing support to staff; and furthering agency goals through interactions with cooperating agencies and stakeholders.
About the WEA:
The Florida Keys WEA is composed of approximately 5,500 acres of noncontiguous tracts of land that stretch over more than 80 miles (from Key Largo to just northeast of Key West). These tracts range in size from just a few acres to over 2,000 acres. The FKWEA contains some of the best examples of undisturbed tropical hardwood hammocks in the continental United States. These hammocks reside a unique combination of imperiled plant and wildlife species.
State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Credit: 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.
Veterans’ Preference:
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214). All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Job Details:
Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industry:
Government Administration
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FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST IV - 77001181
role at
State of Florida
Requisition No:
864484
Agency:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Working Title:
FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST IV - 77001181
Pay Plan:
Career Service
Position Number:
77001181
Salary:
$1,945.56 biweekly + benefits
Posting Closing Date:
11/24/2025
Supervisor:
Dan Mitchell
Supervisor Contact Information:
(239) 417-6352
Position Location:
Marathon, FL
Working Hours:
8am-5pm Monday-Friday, evenings and weekends as required
Residency Requirement:
Must reside in Monroe County
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.
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. Required to operate FWC vessels in waters of the state and adjacent federal waters. Occasional overnight travel is required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Applicant must demonstrate knowledge of the plants, wildlife, natural communities, and ecological processes present in the Florida Keys. Strong interpersonal skills are required to lead, supervise and mentor employees and to develop and leverage partnerships with other agencies. Strong land management skills are required to evaluate habitat conditions, prescribe appropriate treatments and execute those treatments. Applicant must have applied knowledge of wildlife population and habitat management techniques in Florida, particularly mechanical and chemical vegetation control, and have familiarization with outdoor recreational activities and the facilities needed to support them. Familiarity with GIS and other technological skills are also requisite for this level of land management. Strong administrative, organizational, and budget management skills are required to manage multiple projects and their associated budget.
Description of Duties:
The FWC’s South Region is seeking a highly motivated biologist to lead the Florida Keys Wildlife and Environmental Area (WEA) staff in accomplishing a variety of habitat management goals. This position will oversee a team and lead efforts to accomplish projects across the 5,500 acres of the Florida Keys WEA. Primary responsibilities include identifying, planning, and implementing effective projects consistent with the Florida Keys WEA 10-year management plan; leading and participating in habitat management and restoration activities, including invasive plant control, hydrological restoration, developing and implementing annual budgets and work plans; ensuring equipment and infrastructure are properly maintained; preparing for and conducting wildlife monitoring; developing and managing recreational opportunities and public use programs, including dove field hunts on Frog Pond North PSGHA; maintaining land management and wildlife monitoring databases using ArcGIS; writing annual and technical reports; mentoring and providing support to staff; and furthering agency goals through interactions with cooperating agencies and stakeholders.
About the WEA:
The Florida Keys WEA is composed of approximately 5,500 acres of noncontiguous tracts of land that stretch over more than 80 miles (from Key Largo to just northeast of Key West). These tracts range in size from just a few acres to over 2,000 acres. The FKWEA contains some of the best examples of undisturbed tropical hardwood hammocks in the continental United States. These hammocks reside a unique combination of imperiled plant and wildlife species.
State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Credit: 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.
Veterans’ Preference:
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214). All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Job Details:
Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industry:
Government Administration
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