Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Fish and Wildlife Research Institute, Freshwater Fish Research

Title: Biological Scientist OPS (No Benefits)

Location: Eustis, Florida
Salary: $14 to $18/hr (Commensurate with responsibilities, education and applicable experience)
Apply By: Opened until filled

To Apply: Submit a State of Florida application, resume and any additional supporting materials deemed appropriate (e.g., college transcripts) directly to:
Steve Crawford, Biological Scientist IV
Eustis Fisheries Research Laboratory
601 W. Woodward Avenue, Eustis, FL 32726

Phone: (352) 742-6438 Email: steve.crawford@myfwc.com
Fax: (352) 742-6461

Job Description: We are currently seeking one full-time fisheries field biologist to help with multiple field projects. This position is scheduled to be funded for four years. Individuals will work throughout Florida using various sampling gears including: electrofishing boats, gillnets, trawls, throw traps, GPS, and water chemistry meters. This is a physically demanding job. Trap sampling requires wading in shallow water. Field sampling events will occur almost daily for most of the year. Some lab work will be required to process fish samples and age sport fish using otolith ageing techniques. Data entry will be performed as necessary. Individuals may interact with collaborating scientists and faculty at the University of Florida Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences Department, allowing an interface for individuals that plan to continue their education in the future.

Cooperation and Integration: Individuals must be able to work well as a team, and have the skills and personality to work well with a variety of different people and projects.

Administration: Employees will have to perform various routine administrative tasks as required, including: time-keeping, vehicle and travel reports, ordering supplies, and processing paper work for purchases. Select employees may occasionally supervise the work of other biologists or technicians.

Equipment and Facility Operation and Maintenance: Applicants must be able to operate boats and vehicles and be capable of doing minor field repairs of equipment.

Qualifications: Applicants must have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in one of the following: fisheries biology, marine biology, wildlife biology, zoology, ecology, or a related discipline. Experience working on lakes, operating boats or assessing fish habitat is highly desirable. Qualified individuals that can make at least a 1-year commitment will be given preference. Candidates must be willing and able to work long hours and in remote locations. Candidates must be physically capable of lifting and using heavy sampling gear. Individuals must have a valid driver’s license. Applicants who possess good problem solving abilities and a willingness to work in a team environment are encouraged to apply.

State of Florida application may be downloaded at:
http://www.myflorida.com/dms/hrm/jobsdirect/app.pdf

The 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.