Employer: USFWS

Description:FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST IV







Broadband/Class Level:


FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE BIOLOGISTS - Level 4

Broadband/Class Code:


19-1023-04


Pay Grade/Pay Band:


BB012

Position Number:


77000208


Closing Date:


5/21/2008

Location:


VERO BEACH


County:


Indian River County

Annual Salary Range:


$43,225.52 - $112,333.00

Announcement Type:


Open Competitive

Facility:

DESCRIPTION:

OCCUPATION PROFILE

JOB FAMILY: LIFE, PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP: LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE

OCCUPATION: FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE BIOLOGISTS

19-1023



ONLY ELECTRONIC APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED
SALARY $43,507.36 ANNUALLY, $1,673.36 BI-WEEKLY

DESCRIPTION

Position number: 770000208

Address:

8535 Northlake Boulevard

West Palm Beach, FL 33412


Supervisor: Tim Regan

Description of duties-

The Habitat Conservation Scientific Services section (HCSS) provides scientific support and technical assistance to a wide array of private and public sector landowners and local, state, and federal governmental entities on habitat-related issues. HCSS develops comprehensive habitat-based management plans, develops and implements incentive programs for private landowners and provides recommendations for implementation of habitat management programs on private and publicly-owned land.



The South Region HCSS Subsection’s primary function is development, administration and delivery of voluntary, incentive-based programs including, but not limited to, FARM Bill Conservation Programs, Forest Stewardship Program, Landowner Incentive Program, Common Species Common Program, and Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program. This position serves on a team of fish and wildlife biologists that assist the South Region HCSS Coordinator with delivery of voluntary, incentive-based programs designed to enhance fish and wildlife habitat on predominately private lands.



This work involves close coordination with other fish and wildlife professionals and stakeholders, both internal and external to the agency; biological data collection and analysis; writing reports and land management prescriptions; and monitoring and evaluating program-funded fish and wildlife habitat enhancement activities. Other desired qualifications include: Geographical Information System experience, excellent communicative skills, knowledge of Florida plant/animal communities, knowledge of habitat management techniques, and public speaking ability.

Certain veterans and spouses of veterans receive preference in employment by the state as provided by Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, and are encouraged to apply.

FWC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ ADA Employer. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application / selection process, please contact the hiring authority n advance.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

EFFECTIVE: 09/09/02

History: 07/01/02

Requirements:

Occupation


FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE BIOLOGISTS

Job Type


Full Time

Region/County


Indian River County


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F. Simone Johnson

Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

620 South Meridian Street

Tallahassee, FL 32399-1600

Phone (850) 488-3831

Fax (850) 921-7793 S/C 291-7793


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Deadline: May 21, 2008