Wildlife Conflict Mitigation Biologist

State of Florida; Panama City (FL); Vor Ort; USD 43.000 - 53.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

State of Florida 401(a) FICA Plan

Unemployment compensation

Group insurance (eligible)

Deferred Compensation

Employee Assistance Program

Zusammenfassung

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission seeks a Wildlife Conflict Mitigation Biologist to serve as the primary contact for human-wildlife conflicts and to provide technical assistance and outreach across regions. The role includes field visits, outreach presentations, and cross‑agency coordination.

The incumbent will monitor conflict reports, share best practices, and support related programs while ensuring compliance with Commission rules and safety standards.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum qualifications: a high school diploma and 6 years of professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program are required.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field can substitute for four of the 6 years of required experience.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Aufgaben

• Serve as the primary point of contact for human-wildlife conflict issues and provide information or methods to prevent or mitigate conflicts with wildlife.
• Represent the program at outreach events and conduct presentations to citizen groups as needed.
• Conduct site visits and provide technical assistance, conflict mitigation strategies and loan equipment as necessary.
• Coordinate management of human-wildlife conflict situations and establish clear communication across agency lines.

Kenntnisse

Biology knowledge

Public interface

Educational outreach

Data management

Wildlife identification

Florida wildlife issues

Independent work

Team collaboration

Public communication

Driving

Travel readiness

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Bachelor of Science degree

Tools

Word processing

Information management

Mapping (GIS)

Jobbeschreibung

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission seeks a Wildlife Conflict Mitigation Biologist to serve as the primary contact for human-wildlife conflicts and to provide technical assistance and outreach across regions. The role includes field visits, outreach presentations, and cross‑agency coordination.

The incumbent will monitor conflict reports, share best practices, and support related programs while ensuring compliance with Commission rules and safety standards.