The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) Marine Mammal 
Section is looking for one stranding biologist to work at the Marine Mammal 
Pathobiology Laboratory in St. Petersburg, FL.


Division: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Section: Wildlife Research

Subsection: Marine Mammals

Location: St. Petersburg, Florida (Pinellas County) with field work primarily 
along Florida's central to NW gulf coast (Manatee County to Escambia County)

Rate of Pay: $18.00 per hour.  Limited benefits, but state group health 
insurance is available to eligible candidates.  Full-time (40 hours/week) with 
occasional overtime.

Posting Closing Date: 07/02/2023
Apply at: https://jobs.myflorida.com/job-invite/803900/

NOTICE: Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or 
experience stated on the employment application.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The person in this position will be primarily responsible for assisting and 
leading coordination of marine mammal carcass salvage and recovery along 
Florida's Gulf Coast from Manatee County to Escambia County, and occasionally 
in other parts of the state as needed. This will include the use of a variety 
of vehicles, vessels, and specialized equipment, working independently and as 
part of a team, sometimes in adverse conditions. This position will serve as a 
member of FWC's marine mammal necropsy team conducting field and laboratory 
necropsies on marine mammals, recording observations, and completing associated 
necropsy reports. This position will be responsible for carcass disposal, and 
cleaning of equipment and instruments. The incumbent will also assist or lead 
marine mammal rescues and transports along Florida's Gulf Coast as needed. The 
person in this position will also be responsible for the management of MMPL 
volunteers and interns, including recruitment, scheduling, assignment of tasks, 
and retention. This position is also responsible for downloading and logging 
images taken during necropsies, rescues, captures, and other field activities, 
as well as overseeing maintenance of photography equipment. The incumbent is 
also responsible for updating and maintaining the MMPL incident report 
database. The person in this position will work holidays in rotation with other 
MMPL staff members for the purpose of responding to marine mammal emergencies 
as needed or assigned and will respond to marine mammal strandings outside of 
normal work schedule as needed or assigned.

Minimum qualifications:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in 
one of the biological sciences and one year of biological experience in a field 
or laboratory program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of wildlife ecology, biology, and natural systems
Knowledge of principles and techniques of scientific research
Knowledge of methods of biological data collection
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook) 
and Adobe Acrobat
Skilled in the safe operation and trailering of small watercraft (up to 24ft) 
and able to complete a small boat safety course within the probationary period
Skilled in the use and maintenance of field equipment
Skilled in problem-solving, especially in field situations
Ability to record data independently and accurately in a sometimes-harsh field 
environment
Ability to performed detailed-oriented work in an organized manner
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; establish and maintain 
effective working relationships
Ability to swim with sufficient skill to performed in-water research
Ability to maintain a U.S. driver's license

This position requires the candidate to have successful completion of a level 1 
background check at no cost to the candidate prior to hire.
WHAT BENEFITS ARE APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES?

  *   State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan - mandatory
  *   Workers' Compensation - mandatory
  *   Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) - mandatory
  *   Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility 
requirements. Consult with People First or the servicing Human Resource Office 
for details.)
  *   Deferred Compensation - voluntary
  *   Employee Assistance Program - voluntary

WHAT BENEFITS ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES?

  *   Any form of paid leave
  *   Paid holidays
  *   Participation in the Florida Retirement System
  *   Reinstatement rights or retention rights


Additional Requirements:

The Commission expects its employees to be courteous and respectful while 
assisting Commission customers and stakeholders, ensuring each encounter is as 
positive as possible.  Employees should promptly resolve questions or problems 
relating to the Commission, its programs and/or fish and wildlife resources.  
Employees should seek to gain public support for agency objectives and programs 
by serving Florida's citizens in a positive and proactive manner and by 
listening to what the customer wants and striving to meet their needs.  When 
appropriate, employees will explain the reasons for agency actions or decisions 
while communicating a consistent Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 
(FWC) point-of-view.



Work at FWC is cross-functional meaning duties may cross division/office lines. 
 The Commission expects employees to function across FWC's organizational 
structure by providing their skills and expertise wherever needed through work 
on teams or as directed.



Responsible for following the provisions and requirements in Section 215.422, 
Florida Statutes, related to the Department of Financial Services rules and 
FWC's invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.



The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action 
Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans 
with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People 
First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority 
must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.



The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject 
to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., 
Drug-Free Workplace Act.



Nearest Major Market: Tampa

Apply now at: https://jobs.myflorida.com/job-invite/803900/


Brandon Bassett
Manatee Mortality Database Curator
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Marine Mammal Pathobiology Laboratory
Office - 727-893-2904

Visit us on the web at https://myfwc.com/research
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