FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST III- Florida Panther Project Closing Date: 4/16/2007 Location: NAPLES, Florida County: Collier County Annual Salary Range: $33,377.24 - $86,739.38 Announcement Type: Open Competitive DESCRIPTION: ANTICIPATED VACANCY SPECIAL NOTE: Starting salary is $36,797.28 annually ($1,533.22 biweekly) with benefits JOB DESCRIPTION: Serve as assistant research biologist for conservation of the Florida panther. Work closely with other research and management biologists on the panther conservation team to conduct fieldwork, analyze data, and summarize and publish results. Ensure panther field activities proceed as planned, assist or lead the panther capture team, monitor panther locations with telemetry, and provide assistance on other panther conservation tasks as needed. Occasionally supervise temporary employees. Prepare technical reports for the Commission, represent the Commission as needed in interagency panther meetings, and provide technical assistance in converting research results to conservation actions. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: · Knowledge of wildlife ecology principles and techniques, research study design, and data collection and analysis methods. · Skill in safe and proper use of scientific and field equipment, including 4-wheel-drive vehicles. · Experience collecting animal telemetry locations from the ground and fixed-wing aircraft. · Skill in use of computers and standard computer programs and software. · Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems and associated software and analyses. · Ability to collect and analyze scientific data, prepare written technical reports, publish results in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and present results to non-science audiences. · Ability to lead a scientific field crew, maintain effective working relationships as a team member; supervise temporary employees; and work with other agencies, biologists and managers to implement conservations actions. · Ability to work outside in rigorous south Florida field conditions. · Ability to travel as needed for fieldwork or meetings, and work a variable schedule to complete work tasks and responsibilities as required. · Ability to maintain a valid Florida driver license. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences, preferably in wildlife biology, and one year professional biological experience in a field or laboratory setting; or a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the biological sciences, preferably wildlife biology. Graduate degree and field experience with carnivores preferred. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: · Residency Requirement: must reside within 25 miles of the Naples Wildlife Field Office. Selected candidate will be required to obtain a valid State of Florida Drivers License. Working hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, but often requires early morning and/or late evening hours and some weekend hours. MUST SUBMIT ELECTRONIC APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED. Connect to the link below:
https://jobs.myflorida.com/viewjob.html?refnode=541799 ALSO SUBMIT A COVER LETTER, RESUME, AND ANY ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING MATERIALS DIRECTLY TO: Dr. Dave Onorato Florida Panther Project Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 566 Commercial Boulevard Naples, Florida 34104-4709 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application / selection process, please contact the hiring authority in advance. 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. Applicants claiming veterans preference must fax their DD214 to People First at (904)636-2627 before the closing date.
