OPS Biological Scientist IV

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in Jacksonville seeks a biologist to support fisheries management, data collection, and outreach on Gulf gag grouper and related species.

This temporary position through June 30, 2027 focuses on data analysis to inform state management, development of outreach materials, and coordination with stakeholders including recreational and commercial fishermen, other agencies, and local groups.

Job description

https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/JACKSONVILLE-OPS-FISHERIES-&-WILDLIFE-BIO-SCI-IV-77909105-FL-32202/1434571500/ This is a Temporary position through June 30, 2027, with possibility of extension contingent on funding.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a subject matter expert for state management of fisheries such as Gulf gag grouper.
• Supports ongoing and future agency work on state management, including but not limited to fishery data collection, data analysis to inform state management efforts, development and refinement of outreach materials, conduct outreach and education, and assistance with responding to public inquiries.
• Develops and maintains productive working relationships with local fisheries stakeholders, including recreational and commercial fishermen, other state and federal agencies, and other groups or organizations with an interest in marine fisheries resources.
• Identifies and characterizes local marine fisheries ma...