FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST III - 77000927

About the position

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.

Responsibilities

• Work in a fish hatchery production setting at Blackwater Fisheries Center.
• Plan, lead, and execute the intensive and extensive production of freshwater fish to meet variable annual goals.
• Manage pond allocation and management, monitoring, and harvesting/stocking.
• Coordinate with local and regional staff.
• Perform routine equipment, building, and facilities maintenance.
• Supervise 1 Fish & Wildlife Biologist II and 1 OPS Fisheries Technician.

Requirements

• 6 years of professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program.
• A bachelor's degree with a major in biological or physical science can substitute for 4 years of professional experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
• Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check.

Nice-to-haves

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in biological or physical science, preferably in the fisheries/aquaculture science field and two years of professional experience in an aquaculture setting.
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university in biological or physical science, preferably in the fisheries/aquaculture science field.
• Previous aquaculture experience in culturing and rearing fish intensively (indoor tanks) and extensively (outdoor ponds).

Benefits

• Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly
• No Cost $25,000 Life Insurance
• Nine Paid State Holidays, One Personal Holiday per year
• 4 hours Annual Leave and 4 hours Sick Leave accrued Biweekly
• Retirement Plan Options
• State University and College Tuition Waiver Program
• On the Job Trainings
• Support for family planning, including paid maternity leave, adoption benefits, FMLA, and paid leave for family and medical responsibilities.
• Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and other reasons.