OPS Fisheries & Wildlife Bio Sci II - 77900590

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission; West Palm Beach (FL); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is seeking a Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist II – Conservation Stewardship Specialist to support statewide Stewardship initiatives. The role blends fieldwork with communication to strengthen public access opportunities and conservation outcomes across Florida.

Responsibilities include data collection, volunteer engagement, newsletters, social media, and event coordination while maintaining SharePoint resources and coordinating with

Formación

• High school diploma and 5 years of related biological field experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field may substitute for 4 years of experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license; background check required.

Responsabilidades

• Assist field data collection, monitoring, and surveys.
• Enter, manage, and maintain biological and volunteer data.
• Support participatory science projects and volunteer engagement.
• Assist with newsletters, social media, customer service communication, web content, and reports.
• Coordinate participatory science or volunteer events (e.g., Bioblitz).
• Maintain Conservation Stewardship resources and SharePoint libraries.
• Develop project documentation, hand-off templates, and transition processes.
• Communicate across teams, partners, and leadership.
• Collaborate across regions to support Conservation Stewardship actions.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing, travel, and reporting requirements.

Conocimientos

Field data

Biological monitoring

Data management

Volunteer engagement

Public outreach

Report writing

GIS knowledge

Educación

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

High school diploma

Herramientas

GIS software

SharePoint

Web content tools

Descripción del empleo

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

FWC Mission Statement:

Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

The Agency:

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment.

Position Title: OPSFisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist II – Conservation Stewardship Specialist

Supervisor: Sharon Tatem; for inquiries : 727-502-4971

Position location: To be determined. Possible locations include Tallahassee, Florida, Lakeland, Florida, Ocala, Florida, Gainesville, Florida, St. Petersburg, Florida and West Palm Beach, Florida.

Working hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

List of any subordinates supervised: None

Residency Requirement: Florida

The Role:

This is the position of Conservation Stewardship Specialist in the Public Access Services Office within the FWC’s Division of Habitat and Species Conservation. The Division is comprised of six Sections and two Offices. Our Office is a leader in innovative best practices to provide safe, sustainable, quality wildlife experiences and conservation opportunities to the public. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Conservation Stewardship team!

The Work:

This OPS Fish & Wildlife Biologist II position supports Conservation Stewardship initiatives statewide. The combination of communication support and fieldwork ultimately provides this position with a unique perspective to strengthen and emphasize both public access opportunities and conservation outcomes across Florida. Duties include:

• Assisting with field data collection, biological monitoring and surveys.
• Entering, managing, and maintaining biological and volunteer program data.
• Supporting participatory science projects and volunteer engagement efforts.
• Assisting with newsletters, social media, customer service communication, web content, and reports.
• Supporting the planning and coordinating of participatory science or volunteer events (e.g., Bioblitz).
• Maintaining shared Conservation Stewardship program resources, including SharePoint libraries, project-tracking documents, partner lists, and living project lists.
• Supporting development of project documentation, hand-off templates, and transition processes.
• Assisting with communications between teams, partners, and leadership.
• Working collaboratively across multiple regions to support priority Conservation Stewardship actions.
• Maintaining compliance with agency and office administrative requirements related to purchasing, travel and reporting.

Teamwork , communication, and initiative are essential skills for this position. The successful applicant will demonstrate self‑motivation, sound decision‑making, and the ability to create and maintain respectful working relationships with colleagues and partners.

Minimum qualifications

A high school diploma and 5 years professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program is required. A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field can substitute for four of the 5 years of required experience.

Additional requirements:

Must possess and maintain a valid minimum Class E State of Florida driver’s license. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Preferred qualifications

• Two years of professional experience or coursework in science communications.
• Passion for serving as a bridge between staff and the public by translating conservation work, scientific concepts, and program outcomes into clear, accessible, and engaging information.
• Interest in combining public engagement with field experience, and the ability to relate biological concepts in ways that are meaningful and understandable to diverse audiences.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Florida’s fish and wildlife communities, along with foundational principles of conservation biology, wildlife management, and field methods.
• Knowledge of data and informational tools, including GIS applications and commonly used software.
• Knowledge of basic social media and web content tools.
• Skill in organizing and maintaining accurate, accessible program information and shared resources.
• Skill in delivering effective presentations and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform fieldwork in varied and remote conditions, learn safe operation of tools, and occasionally lift up to 20lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of communication needs.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and with partners, working independently when needed.
• Ability to travel for day trips and overnight assignments (approximately 15%), with flexibility for weekend and evening work as needed.

Answers to qualifying questions must be validated in application, resume and cover letter.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location:

WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33401 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33405 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33406 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33407 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33409 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33410 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33411 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33412 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33413 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33415 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33417 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33418 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33426 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33460

Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.