PART-TIME (20 hrs/wk) MANATEE RESEARCH BIOLOGIST COMPENSATION/BENEFITS: $11.00/ hr, no benefits DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This position, located in Melbourne, participates in Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's manatee research program in a six-county area along inland and central east coast Florida. It is designed as a part-time position (approximately 20 hrs/week), working mostly on weekends. Duties include: fielding calls from FWC Law Enforcement, other agencies, and the general public regarding marine mammals, particularly manatees; verification of manatee mortalities and distressed manatees, potentially in need of rescue; recovery of manatee carcasses and transportation of those carcasses to the Marine Mammal Pathobiology Laboratory (in St. Petersburg) for necropsy; participation in rescues and transportation of sick and injured manatees to appropriate facility; performing and assisting with field necropsies of manatees when appropriate; photographing and sketching manatees at winter refugia and known warm weather habitat areas on the east coast; using a computer and software such as Arcview, Excel, Access and Word; completing paperwork including time sheets, manatee carcass and rescue reports, and technical reports; assisting with manatee outreach programs such as presentations for local groups and agencies; general cleaning of office and equipment, vehicle, trailer and boat maintenance, data entry and other tasks assigned by supervisor. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree with a major in one of the biological sciences or a combination of relevant coursework and job-specific experience. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The ability to safely operate and trailer boats less than 28 feet in length is highly desired. Applicant must obtain boater safety certification within the first six months of employment. Knowledge and the ability to use personal computers, field gear, and cameras are also highly desired. Applicant must be able to swim proficiently. Field work is highly physical and applicant must be able to lift 50 lbs. Must have the ability to work both as a team member as well as independently in various field situations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships; think logically and apply problem-solving techniques; effectively communicate verbally and in writing; and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License. Marine mammal stranding-response experience is preferred. Must be able to work weekends and holidays, potentially nights, and often under adverse field conditions. Submission deadline: 28 August 2009 Submit resume with references to: Ann Spellman FWC-Indian River Field Lab, 1220 Prospect Ave., Ste 285, Melbourne, FL 32901 or Ann.Spellman@MyFWC.com