OPS F & W Bs III - 77900165

Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics; Panama City (FL); Presencial; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Wildlife Diversity Conservation Section, seeks a Predation Management Biologist to oversee field operations across Gulf, Bay, and Walton Counties, protecting shorebird and seabird nesting sites.

The role involves predator identification, implementation of management strategies, and coordination with landowners, agencies, and the public to advance conservation goals.

Qualificações

• Experience in predation management and trapping techniques.
• Experience with shorebird identification, nest searching and monitoring.
• Ability to work independently in remote locations with flexible scheduling.

Responsabilidades

• Identify predators using tracking techniques and conduct field surveys.
• Implement management strategies to protect nesting birds.
• Coordinate conservation efforts with landowners, agencies, and the public.

Conhecimentos

Predation management experience

Field surveys

Shorebird identification

Communication with landowners/public

Formação académica

High school diploma or equivalent with 6 years professional experience in a biological field

Bachelor of Science degree substituting for 4 years of experience

Ferramentas

Handheld GPS

Live traps

Assigned firearms

Microsoft Office

GIS mapping software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Predation Management Biologist is a full-time position with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Wildlife Diversity Conservation Section in Northwest Florida. The role focuses on conducting predation management activities at multiple shorebird and seabird sites across Gulf, Bay, and Walton Counties to protect nesting birds. Responsibilities include identifying predators through tracking techniques, employing management strategies, conducting field surveys, and coordinating with landowners, agencies, and the public about conservation efforts.

Key qualifications:

• High school diploma and 6 years professional experience in a biological field, or Bachelor of Science degree substituting for 4 years of experience
• Valid Florida Class E driver's license; proficiency with handheld GPS navigation, live traps, and assigned firearms
• Experience with mammalian and/or avian predation management and trapping techniques
• Experience with shorebird identification, nest searching, and monitoring
• Ability to work independently in remote locations with flexible schedule including extended fieldwork
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and GIS or mapping software