OPS Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Sci II - 77900590

Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Conservation Stewardship Specialist role supports the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Division of Habitat and Species Conservation. This full-time OPS position blends communications and fieldwork to advance statewide stewardship initiatives, including data collection, volunteer engagement, and public outreach.

The incumbent will conduct field surveys, coordinate community events, and collaborate across regions to implement conservation programs.

Qualifications

• Biology knowledge and field methods required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct biological data collection across regions.
• Engage volunteers and coordinate outreach.
• Support fieldwork and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Data management

GIS

Public engagement

Fieldwork

Education

High school diploma + 5 years experience or Bachelor's degree substitutes for 4 years

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Conservation Stewardship Specialist supporting the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Division of Habitat and Species Conservation. The role combines communications and fieldwork to advance conservation stewardship initiatives statewide, including biological data collection, volunteer engagement, and public outreach. This full-time OPS position offers opportunities for field research, event coordination, and interdisciplinary collaboration across multiple regions.

Key qualifications:

• High school diploma plus 5 years professional biological experience (or Bachelor's degree substitutes for 4 years)
• Valid Florida Class E driver's license
• Knowledge of Florida fish and wildlife, conservation biology, and field methods
• Data management and GIS skills
• Ability to perform fieldwork in varied conditions and lift up to 20 lbs
• Experience or interest in science communications and public engagement