Requisition No: 812674
Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Working Title: OPS F&W Bio Sci II – 77901803
Position Number: 77901803
Salary: $20.50/hour
Posting Closing Date: 10/05/2023
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI)
OPS Job Announcement
SECTION: Marine Fisheries Research/Fisheries Dependent Monitoring
TITLE: OPS Biological Scientist II
POSITION #: 77901803
LOCATION: Pinellas County, and surrounding counties
RATE OF PAY: $20.50 per hour
SUPERVISOR: Aimee Griffin
This position is subject to annual renewal for funding.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate data collection on the State Reef Fish Survey both regionally and statewide. Conduct Quality control checks on all data collected for the State Reef Fish Survey. Visually QC 25% of all datasheets to ensure all Regions are conducting the survey according to protocol, correcting any errors that may arise. Make sure the field manual is up to date and current with changing procedures. Train new regional sampling staff and conduct quality control checks in the field, both regionally and statewide. Offer additional training in sampling protocols as needed. Overnight travel will be required when conducting statewide quality control checks in the field. Compile, edit, code and process angler intercept data forms for the Saint Petersburg region. Conduct recreational angler surveys at boat docks and public boat ramps when needed; identify species, measure, and weigh recreational catches; collect biological samples from marine fish for stock assessments and genetic analysis; process samples and data in a timely manner. Participate in appropriate outreach activities, including providing outreach materials to recreational anglers during the conduct of recreational fishing surveys and representing the Agency in a courteous and professional manner. Must be able to work well independently and as part of a team. This position will be at least 30 hours per week with some work on weekends and will be based out of FWRI in St. Petersburg, FL. To learn more about the project we are hiring for, visit: https://myfwc.com/research/saltwater/fishstats/srfs/program/
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences and one year of professional biological experience in a field or laboratory program; or a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the biological sciences.
*4 years professional experience in a direct related biological field or laboratory program can substitute for the required bachelor’s degree; additional years of expeience as described above are also required. Valid driver license.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of: fish morphology and identification of marine fish; sampling methods and data collection. Ability to: communicate to the public effectively with tact and diplomacy; to gather, maintain, and analyze data; maintain field sampling equipment; establish and maintain effective work relationships; operate a computer and software such as spreadsheets and word processing; experience working with large datasets; programming skills are preferred but not required; think logically and apply problem-solving techniques; communicate effectively verbally and in writing, work under adverse conditions in the field, maintain a valid driver’s license, and work weekends and holidays as needed.
This position requires the candidate to have successful completion of a level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate prior to hire.
WHAT IS OPS EMPLOYMENT? Other Personal Services (OPS) temporary employer/employee relationship used solely for accomplishing short term or intermittent tasks. OPS employees do not fill established positions and may not be assigned the duties of any vacant authorized position. OPS employees are at-will employees and are subject to actions such as pay changes, changes to work assignment and terminations at the pleasure of the agency head or designee.
WHAT BENEFITS ARE APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES?
- State of Florida 401 (a) FICA Alternative Plan-mandatory
- Workers’ Compensation-mandatory
- Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation)-mandatory
- Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements. Consult with People First or the servicing Human Resource Office for details.)
- Deferred Compensation-voluntary
- Employee Assistance Program-voluntary
WHAT BENEFITS ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES?
- Any form of paid leave
- Paid holidays
- Participation in the Florida Retirement System
- Reinstatement rights or retention rights
TO APPLY:
Submit an electronic application through People First by the closing date.
FWC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/American Disability Act Employer. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application/selection process, as defined by the ADA, please contact the hiring authority in advance.
Federal law requires that we hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized aliens who can provide proof of their identity and employment eligibility.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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.