Senior Wildlife Biologist, Private Lands Specialist

Florida; Marianna (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in Marianna, FL, is seeking an OPS Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist IV – Private Lands Biologist to support private and public landowners across North Florida. This role focuses on developing partnerships, collecting data, and guiding habitat-management decisions.

You will work with a team of biologists to implement habitat-based programs and provide technical assistance, contributing to species conservation and private lands

Qualifications

• Minimum: high school diploma and 7 years of professional experience in a related biological field; a Bachelor's degree can substitute for four of the seven years of experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Wildlife or Fisheries Management, Zoology, Environmental Sciences or related curriculum with 3 years of professional experience in a natural resource program.

Responsibilities

• Build and foster long-term partnerships with landowners; collect and analyze biological data; write Conservation Stewardship Plans, reports and land management prescriptions.
• Monitor and evaluate program-funded habitat enhancement activities.
• Review and comment on resource management plans for military facilities and proposed land-use changes; assist in planning neighborhoods and county land management plans.
• Coordinate with private landowners and conservation partners to implement FARM Bill programs such as EQIP, CSP, ACEP and RCPP.

Skills

GIS experience

Verbal and written communication

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Wildlife or Fisheries Management, Zoology, Environmental Sciences or related curriculum

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) in Marianna, FL, is seeking an OPS Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist IV – Private Lands Biologist to support private and public landowners across North Florida. This role focuses on developing partnerships, collecting data, and guiding habitat-management decisions.

You will work with a team of biologists to implement habitat-based programs and provide technical assistance, contributing to species conservation and private lands