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F & W Biological Scientist IV - 77072668
URL: https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/TALLAHASSEE-F-&-W-BIOLOGICAL-SCIENTIST-IV-77072668-FL-32301/460549300/
Company / Organization: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Pay Rate: $44,507.58
Type: Full-time
City: Tallahassee
State or Country if outside US: Florida
Application Deadline: 14-Mar-18
Duration: Permanent
Description:
This position is with FWC's Division of Marine Fisheries Management, Artificial Reef Sub-section. The selected candidate will work closely with another Biological Scientist IV and a Biological Administrator to manage grants and contracts for artificial reef development and research, compile, analyze and interpret biological data, implement assessments of artificial reef habitats and compile technical reports. This position is 100% funded through an annual grant to FWC from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program. The person selected for this position will be required to regularly interact with individuals from within and outside the agency, as well as the general public. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Serves on the Division of Marine Fisheries Management Dive Team to assess and develop reports on the performance/compliance of previously deployed artificial reef projects. • Manages and regularly validates and updates Florida's Artificial Reef GIS Geodatabase. These include tracking artificial reef development activity state wide, maintaining accuracy by receiving updates from local artificial reef managers on any changes in condition and location of past reef deployments, tracking FWC funded dive monitoring activities, and reef fish census data. • Operates side scan sonar, towed video cameras, and other remote sensing equipment to characterize benthic habitat and validate artificial reef footprints. • Manages assigned artificial reef construction, monitoring, and research contracts with local coastal governments, select 501(c)(3) non-profit corporations and state universities. • Develops and maintains effective working relationships with other agency managers, state and federal regulatory staff, local coastal government managers, media, public and affected artificial reef stakeholders. • Assists in developing or revising rules, management plans, and other policy documents related to the artificial reef program. • Develops visual presentations and speaks at public meetings and workshops when required. • Assists in the development and monitoring of project work plans and budgets. • Operates/maintains project equipment including vehicles, boats, motors, trailers, and other field sampling equipment. • Courteously assists Commission constituents to resolve questions or problems and matters relating to the Commission or fish and wildlife conservation. Seeks to garner public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida's citizens in a positive and proactive manner. • Responsible for the timely and accurate processing and/or approval, as appropriate, of vendor invoices and warrants for payment of goods received or services rendered to avoid automatic interest penalty payments to said vendors. • Responsible for adhering to the provisions and requirements for Section 215.422.F.S., related State Comptroller's rules and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures. • Courteously assists Commission constituents to resolve questions or problems they may have in matters relating to the Commission, its programs or fish and wildlife conservation generally. Seeks to garner public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida's citizens in a positive and proactive manner. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: • Ability to use ArcGIS and other GIS-related software applications. • Skilled in SCUBA diving (advanced open water certification or higher preferred) and ability to obtain AAUS scientific diving certification through the Commission's certification process. • Ability to work with the general public, public officials, regulatory agencies and local governments and to conduct communications in a tactful and courteous manner. • Knowledge of marine construction and contract management. • Ability to work effectively in a team situation with one or more individuals in strenuous field situations over multi-day periods and demonstrate ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in both a close-quarters field worki
Requirements:
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years of professional experience in life or physical sciences. A Master's degree and two years of experience in life or physical sciences preferred. Required Licensure, Certification or Registration Requirements: • Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license • Must possess SCUBA certification from a nationally recognized agency In addition to submitting an electronic State of Florida employment application and completing the qualifying questions, please attach a cover letter and up to date résumé. This letter should at minimum explain your interest in the specific organization and position and identify your most relevant skills or experiences.
Point of Contact: Keith Mille