Greetings everyone,

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is seeking a seasonal Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist III to aid the Imperiled Species Management Section with project-specific manatee conservation activities in Brevard County, Florida. This position is scheduled to begin mid-December 2022, and not to exceed 6 months or June 30, 2023. Primary duties will include providing field-based project oversight, management of daily tasks and personnel, and coordination with state and federal management staff.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

1. Manages daily field station operations and scheduled personnel, including: provides direction and training on required tasks, documents routine activities and changes to protocol, and regular communication;
2. Collaborates with state and federal wildlife staff on project methods, situational developments, and messaging;
3. Meets identified safety requirements and ensure a safe and secure working environment;
4. Participates in environmental and species monitoring, data collection, and assessment;
5. Ensures all materials and equipment are in clean and working condition; inventories, orders, and organizes supplies;
6. Attends regular team and project coordination meetings and presents on updates, issues, and needs;
7. Communicates via organizational structure and chain-of-command;
8. Participates in response efforts, carcass recovery, and other field work assignments as needed;
9. Successfully enroll in and complete required agency training; and
10. Performs other project-related duties and tasks as directed. 

Please follow this link to the job posting to learn more about this opportunity:

https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/TALLAHASSEE-OPS-F-&-W-Biological-Scientist-III-77905006-FL-32399/959798800/

Sincerely,

Michelle R. Pasawicz

Biological Administrator
Imperiled Species Management Section
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Michelle.Pasawicz@MyFWC.com