| Job Number: | 09-07 |
| Department: | Marine Mammal Research |
| Location: | St. Petersburg, FL (Pinellas County) |
| Rate of Pay: | $10.00/hr (40 hrs/wk) including some weekends and occasional holidays; no benefits provided |
| Close Date: | Open until filled |
| Contact: | Martine de Wit |
Description
Serve as member of FWCs manatee necropsy, carcass salvage, and rescue team. Conduct necropsies at the Marine Mammal Pathobiology Laboratory or in the field on manatees and other marine mammal carcasses, record observations, and complete associated necropsy reports. Responsible for preparation and labeling of sample containers, carcass disposal, and cleaning of equipment and instruments. Recover marine mammal carcasses for necropsy from Floridas Northwest region (coastal and inland waterways of Manatee County to Escambia County). Assist with the editing and processing of necropsy reports, and entering data in the manatee mortality database. Assist with the organization of marine mammal stranding training workshops. Serve with other MMPL staff members in the rotating, on-call duty (that includes weekends and occasional holidays) for the purpose of responding to marine mammal emergencies and carcasses.
Qualifications
A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences or one year of professional biological experience in a field or lab research program. Experience with dissection, pathology, or animal necropsies and data management.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the Florida Manatee Recovery Plan and state and federal legislation protecting manatees
Experience and strong interest in creating and managing databases, spreadsheets, and word processing using Microsoft Access, Excel, and Word
Knowledge of methods of data collection and principles and techniques of research and analysis
Knowledge of marine mammal anatomy and necropsy techniques
Knowledge of SLR digital cameras, filters, and lenses
Able to trailer flatbeds and watercraft vessels
Able to safely operate watercraft vessels 26 in length and smaller
Be capable of daily manual labor requiring handling of heavy and sharp objects and working under unpleasant conditions
Must be physically fit, able to lift at least 75 lbs, and be able to swim sufficiently to save oneself
Able to conduct fieldwork in all
weather conditions
Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Be comfortable speaking to the public
Possess or be able to obtain a Florida drivers license within a month of employment
TO APPLY: Please apply to this posting with a cover letter, resume, and references or submit with a completed State of Florida Employment Application to the contact listed below. An application can be printed from https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com.
Martine de Wit, DVM, Dipl. ABVP (Avian)
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Marine Mammal Pathobiology Laboratory
3700 54th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL 33711
(727)893-2904
Fax: (727)893-2907
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
FWC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application / selection process, please contact the hiring authority in advance.
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