Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Scientist II - 77072810

DGS Office of External Affairs; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist II works with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Wildlife and Habitat Management Section at Triple N Ranch and Bull Creek Wildlife Management Areas in Osceola County.

The role involves managing approximately 12,000 acres through prescribed fire, mechanical and chemical vegetation control, and habitat restoration for imperiled species including red-cockaded woodpeckers, northern bobwhites, and white-tailed deer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus 5 years of professional experience in a related biological field, or a Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field (substitutes for 4 years).
• Valid Florida Class E driver's license.
• Knowledge of ecology, wildlife management, and GIS.
• Ability to work independently and plan work assignments.
• Ability to identify common and imperiled wildlife species.
• Ability to operate outdoors in inclement weather and frequently carry more than 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wildlife surveys.
• Assist with hunter check stations.
• Support GIS and data entry work.
• Interact with partner agencies and the public on wildlife management.

Skills

Ecology knowledge

Wildlife management

GIS

Independent work

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

High school diploma + 5 years experience or 4 years substitution

Tools

GIS software

Job description

The Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist II works with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Wildlife and Habitat Management Section at Triple N Ranch and Bull Creek Wildlife Management Areas in Osceola County.

The role involves managing approximately 12,000 acres through prescribed fire, mechanical and chemical vegetation control, and habitat restoration for imperiled species including red-cockaded woodpeckers, northern bobwhites, and white-tailed deer.

The biologist will conduct wildlife surveys, assist with hunter check stations, support GIS and data entry work, and interact with partner agencies and the public on wildlife management.

Key qualifications

• High school diploma and 5 years professional experience in a related biological field, or Bachelor of Science degree in relevant field (substitutes for 4 years)
• Valid Florida Class E driver's license
• Knowledge of ecology, wildlife management, and GIS
• Ability to work independently and plan work assignments
• Ability to identify common and imperiled wildlife species
• Ability to operate outdoors in inclement weather and frequently carry more than 50 pounds