Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Location: Naples, Florida USA
Full time Position Salary $55,000 To apply, go to: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLFFWCC/bulletins/14b63d2 Last Date to Apply 06/13/2 DESCRIPTION The Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI), the research arm of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), invites applications for a Veterinarian II in the Fish and Wildlife Health subsection, who will function as part of an integrated Florida panther management and research team. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Panther biomedical management The incumbent will be responsible for veterinary and biomedical components of the Florida Panther Recovery Program, including: assisting with the design and implementation of approved panther biomedical studies; participating in and making medical and anesthetic decisions associated with the capture and immobilization of panthers; processing, analyzing, and preserving biological samples from panthers; conducting post-mortem examinations of panthers; acting as a liaison for veterinary issues with other entities cooperating with the FWC in panther activities; providing emergency immobilization and treatment training and equipment to biologists and others responding to panther emergencies; assisting with the placement and oversight of captive panthers; and preparing reports and manuscripts. Panther management The incumbent will participate in investigations of human-panther interactions or suspected panther depredations; provide panther information to constituents, FWC personnel, other State, Federal and local agencies; and work with Community Relations staff to produce news releases, social media, and web content. Panther Research The incumbent will assist with monitoring panther prey health, investigating mortality events, and assisting with disease surveillance in prey species; track radio collared Florida panthers from the ground and fixed-winged aircraft using radio telemetry techniques; and assist with panther research projects as required. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must be licensed or be eligible for licensure as a Veterinarian by the State of Florida in accordance with Florida Statute 474 and must be eligible for DEA licensure. A strong background in terrestrial wildlife ecology and diseases with a degree in one of the physical or natural sciences and one years experience in veterinary medicine and/or wildlife ecology is required. A graduate degree in wildlife ecology or related field may substitute for experience. See full job description for additional KSA's. Applications are accepted through the People First Florida HR system. Instructions are available via the link above. Questions regarding this position can be emailed to: Dr. Mark Cunningham, DVM Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Fish and Wildlife Research Institute [email protected]
