F & W BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST III - 77070316

Requisition No: 884361

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: F & W BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST III - 77070316

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77070316

Salary: $1,730.77 biweekly benefits

Posting Closing Date: 10/14/2026

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• Knowledge of terminology, principles, and techniques used in biological research, analysis or management;

• Strong administrative, communication and computer skills;

• Knowledge of the methods of data collection, particularly related to threatened or endangered species;

• Ability to perform quantitative analysis of scientific data;

• Ability to initiate, manage and lead meetings and create PowerPoint presentations;

• Ability to evaluate, interpret and defend biological data;

• Knowledge of conservation biology principles;

• Skilled in effective verbal and written communication;

• Ability to understand and apply Florida statutes and rules as they relate to conservation issues;

• Ability to write technical reports and agency correspondence;

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, the public and stakeholders;

• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines;

• Ability to work well in a fast-paced work environment and adhere to time constraints;

• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and good time management skills.

• Review permit applications and develop biological opinions to minimize or avoid impacts to protected species for environmental resource permits and other regulatory or planning authorizations such as Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP), Coastal Construction Control Line permits (CCCL), Sovereign Submerged Lands Leases (SSL), Joint Coastal Permits (JCP), various management plans, comprehensive plan amendments and State Clearinghouse under Coastal Zone Management Program (CZMP);

• Provide technical assistance to other sections within the agency, as well as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Army Corps of Engineers, Port Authorities, and county/city governments;

• Implement county Manatee Protection Plans (MPPs) and conduct MPP consistency determinations;

• Initiate, manage and/or attend meetings and workshops, and create/deliver presentations;

• Act as an agency expert witness in administrative hearings;

• Assist with management of the agency’s Project Tracking System; and

• Perform other duties as required, including, but not limited to: leading team efforts, offering trainings, assisting with lighting inspections and reviewing, evaluating, and commenting on coastal lighting plans and fixtures for potential impacts to marine turtles, assisting with outreach events, assisting with site inspections related to bear and panther management, participating in the agency’s stranding and salvage program, and assisting with other field activities as directed.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee