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FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST II - 77072936

The State of Florida - 3.5 Sunrise, FL Job Details $1,576.92 a week 1 day ago Benefits Housing allowance Qualifications Environmental surveys Technical writing for researchers Weed control Staff supervision Water resource management Mapping using GIS Forest fire management Invasive species management Outdoor work experience Habitat conservation Restoration Windows Field surveys Habitat improvement High school diploma or GED Zoological field surveys Class E Team management Invasive plant management GIS software Wildlife habitats Biological sampling Computer skills Managing projects Coordinating with government agencies in an environmental science role Expenditure monitoring Wildlife habitat management Budget tracking Natural resource management Scientific reports

Full Job Description Requisition No:

883875

Agency:

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Working Title:

FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST II - 77072936

Pay Plan:

Career Service Position Number:

77072936

Salary:

$1,576.92

Posting Closing Date:

10/11/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Anticipated Vacancy Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Position number:

77072936 Position title:

Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist II Salary:

$1,576.92 biweekly + benefits

Supervisor:

Ashlyn Smith Supervisor contact information: 954-453-1788 Broadband code: 19-1023-02 Class code: 5028 Position location: 10088 NW 53rd Street , Sunrise, FL 33351

Region:

South County:

Broward Working hours: 8-5 M-F, evening and weekends as required.

List of any subordinates supervised:

Will supervise seasonal employees.

Residency requirement:

Must live within 25 miles of Sunrise Wildlife Field Office. Additional benefits include a supplemental housing allowance of $2,500 bi-annually for employees who live and work in in the following counties: Broward, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Okeechobee, and Palm Beach.

Our Organization:

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Our Mission:

Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Division of Habitat and Species Conservation is comprised of six sections and two offices. This position is in the Wildlife and Habitat Management Section.

Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma and 5 years professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program is required. A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field can substitute for four of the 5 years of required experience.

Other Requirements:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Must possess and maintain a valid minimum Class E State of Florida driver's license. Occasional overnight travel is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Willing and able to conduct wildlife surveys from aircraft. Strong familiarity with both native and non-native vegetation in South Florida. Experience with habitat restoration work, wildlife surveys, and prescribed burning.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of South Florida ecosystems and wildlife biology, water management, fire ecology and plant succession. Applied knowledge of the principles and practices of habitat management and restoration, including prescribed fire, mechanical and chemical vegetation control, and nonnative plant control. Wildlife habitat survey and inventory knowledge; ability to collect and analyze biological data. Ability to track spending and monitor budgets. Ability to create scientific reports free of grammatical and typographical errors. Ability to interact with stakeholders, co-workers, and cooperating agencies in a professional manner. Knowledge of hunting as a wildlife management tool. Ability to prepare detailed regulation recommendations pertaining to hunting and other recreational activities. Familiarity with outdoor recreational activities and the facilities needed to support them. Familiarity with infrastructure development and maintenance. Proficiency with typical Windows applications and ArcGIS. Ability to effectively supervise staff. Well-organized, able to communicate effectively, and able to supervise and delegate tasks effectively. Ability to oversee multiple projects and set priorities. Incumbent must possess the initiative, motivation, and self-direction necessary to work productively independently as well as function as a member of a team. Ability to operate outside under inclement weather conditions and specialized equipment (e.g., airboat, tracked vehicles). Answers to qualifying questions must be validated in application, resume, and cover letter.

Description of Duties:

The FWC's South Region is seeking a highly motivated biologist to assist with the management of Everglades and Francis S. Taylor Wildlife Management Area (WMA) located in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties. This position serves as a wildlife biologist on a team to restore and enhance habitats for the benefit of a variety of wildlife and for the enjoyment of Florida's residents and visitors. Primary responsibilities are assisting with the planning, development, and implementation of hydrologic, habitat, and wildlife management programs for the WMA. This includes the application of prescribed fire, conducting and providing oversight for invasive vegetation control, restoration and management of tree islands, assisting in the development and promotion of public use programs including both hunting and non-hunting uses, and helping to set management and restoration objectives consistent with agency and division directives. Additionally, this position will assist with conducting wildlife and vegetation surveys, collecting biological data from hunter-harvested animals, coordinating and implementing managed public hunts on both the WMA and Stormwater Treatment Areas, preparing and submitting administrative and biological reports, supervising seasonal staff, maintaining equipment in a safe and usable condition, and furthering agency goals through interactions with cooperating agencies and stakeholders. The position will regularly work independently in the field. The successful candidate must occasionally attend regional and divisional meetings, various trainings, and assist on other management areas as needed. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

SUNRISE, FL, US, 33323 SUNRISE, FL, US, 33351 SUNRISE, FL, US, 33326

Nearest Major Market:

Fort Lauderdale Nearest Secondary Market:

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FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST II - 77072936

Full Job Description Requisition No:

883875

Agency:

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Working Title:

FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST II - 77072936

Pay Plan:

Career Service Position Number:

77072936

Salary:

$1,576.92

Posting Closing Date:

10/11/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Anticipated Vacancy Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Position number:

77072936 Position title:

Fisheries and Wildlife Biological Scientist II Salary:

$1,576.92 biweekly + benefits

Supervisor:

Ashlyn Smith Supervisor contact information: 954-453-1788 Broadband code: 19-1023-02 Class code: 5028 Position location: 10088 NW 53rd Street , Sunrise, FL 33351

Region:

South County:

Broward Working hours: 8-5 M-F, evening and weekends as required.

List of any subordinates supervised:

Will supervise seasonal employees.

Residency requirement:

Our Organization:

Our Mission:

Minimum Qualifications:

Other Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Description of Duties:

VETERANS' PREFERENCE.

Location:

SUNRISE, FL, US, 33323 SUNRISE, FL, US, 33351 SUNRISE, FL, US, 33326

Nearest Major Market:

Fort Lauderdale Nearest Secondary Market:

Miami

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