Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist III Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida
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Job Description
Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist III Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission West Palm Beach, Florida Job Type Permanent
Salary $45,000 per year
Benefits Benefits included
Deadline Aug 05, 2025
Experience 2 – 6 years The Division of Habitat and Species Conservation is comprised of six sections and two offices. This position is in the Wildlife and Habitat Management Section. The FWC is seeking a highly motivated biologist to lead a team of Wildlife and Habitat Management Section staff on the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area (WMA) located in Palm Beach County, Florida. This Lead Area Biologist position will work as a team with other areas within the District or South Region to accomplish land management activities including prescribed burning and nonnative plant control. In addition, responsibilities include identifying, planning, and implementing effective projects consistent with the Management Plan; developing and implementing annual budgets and work plans; ensuring equipment and infrastructure is properly maintained; providing oversight and participating in hydrologic and vegetative restoration projects; preparing for and conducting wildlife surveys; supporting and conducting public hunts on the WMA, as well as on the Stormwater Treatment Area(s) as needed; developing and promoting non-hunting recreational use; and maintaining land management and wildlife survey databases using ArcGIS. This Lead Area Biologist position will work as a team with other WMAs within the District or South Region to accomplish management actions such as prescribed burning. The successful candidate will supervise two Fish & Wildlife Technicians, one Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist II, and seasonal hunter check station operators as necessary. The successful candidate must occasionally attend regional and divisional meetings, various trainings, and assist on other management areas as needed. Employee housing option (RV pad and hookups) may be available.
