Biologist III - Sea Turtle Lighting & Wildlife Program

My Florida CFO; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission seeks a Biological Scientist III to support the Sea Turtle Lighting team in the Imperiled Species Management Section. The role focuses on reducing artificial light impacts on nesting habitat and marine turtles through plans, outreach, and cross-agency collaboration.

Primary duties include reviewing lighting plans, leading educational workshops, and coordinating with local governments and Permit Holders to advance wildlife lighting projects.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma and six years of professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program.
• A Bachelor of Science degree can substitute for four of the six years of experience.
• A Graduate Degree can substitute for two of the six years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Review exterior lighting plans for coastal structures and state authorizations.
• Participate in the Wildlife Lighting Certification Program and certification process.
• Develop and present educational workshops on lighting for internal and external audiences.
• Collaborate with local governments, state agencies, property owners, and stakeholders to reduce impacts from coastal lighting.
• Draft biological opinions for permits and other regulatory or planning authorizations.
• Assist with field activities related to marine turtle projects and outreach.

Skills

Sea turtle lighting knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor of Science in a relevant field

Graduate Degree in a relevant field

Tools

ArcGIS/Pro

MS Office

MS SharePoint

Job description

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission seeks a Biological Scientist III to support the Sea Turtle Lighting team in the Imperiled Species Management Section. The role focuses on reducing artificial light impacts on nesting habitat and marine turtles through plans, outreach, and cross-agency collaboration.

Primary duties include reviewing lighting plans, leading educational workshops, and coordinating with local governments and Permit Holders to advance wildlife lighting projects.