The Florida Natural Areas Inventory is Florida's Natural Heritage Program run as a non-profit organization administered by Florida State University. We are dedicated to gathering, interpreting, and disseminating information critical to the conservation of Florida's biological diversity. We currently are advertising a field biologist position. FIELD BIOLOGIST
*FSU Position Number: 40467* Full time, OPS position for nine months with possibility of extension. This position will be based out of Tallahassee, FL. Closing Date: July 13, 2016 DESCRIPTION: The FNAI Field Biologist will help conduct ecological inventories and vegetation monitoring in various locations throughout the state. The Field Biologist will work closely with FNAI scientists but will also be required to conduct fieldwork independently without direct supervision. The Field Biologist will collect and process data on FNAI-tracked and listed plants, animals, and exemplary natural communities, and invasive plants. Data collection will focus on field surveys, but may also include literature searches and interviews of other knowledgeable individuals. Data collection and processing will utilize GPS dataloggers and GIS. The Field Biologist prepares progress reports and assists the supervising scientist in the preparation of final project reports, attends meetings and briefings with land managers and other FNAI partners, and performs other duties necessary to complete projects efficiently and on time. Qualified applicants should have a good general familiarity with the plants, animals, and ecology of Florida and must be willing to travel frequently. This is largely a field-oriented position but candidates will also assist in data processing. *DUTIES:* - Plan and conduct fieldwork to find, document, and process into the database occurrences of rare species, exemplary natural communities, or invasive plants. - Conduct quantitative natural community sampling following standardized protocols and process data into FNAI databases. - May assist with installation of traps and other field sampling equipment. Check traps and release captures as needed. - Prepare written reports and participate in meetings as necessary to communicate all other products required by project contracts and submit according to contractual time schedules. - Attend FNAI staff meetings and training as required. Attend meetings and workshops relevant to performance of position. REQUIREMENTS: - Bachelor’s degree in the biological sciences, or equivalent training and experience. Familiarity with Florida flora (and fauna). - Experience with natural community and habitat interpretation from aerial photographs, satellite imagery, and soil surveys is desirable. - Ability to communicate well in person and in writing; ability to work well with FNAI staff scientists. - Good organizational skills; meticulous attention to detail. Ability to work independently and under pressure of deadlines and to provide written responses in a timely manner. - A commitment to conservation goals. - Experience or familiarity with personal computers, databases, GPS, and GIS. - Good physical condition and ability to conduct rigorous field work. Willingness to travel for extended periods. *FOR MORE INFORMATION:* Dan Hipes, Asst. Director [email protected] *APPLY ONLINE:* https://jobs.omni.fsu.edu/psc/sprdhr_er/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=40467&PostingSeq=1
