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FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST IV

GIS, Species Distribution Modeling

Location

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

1-7 years

Compensation

$50.6K - $50.6K per year

Posted

1d ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

This role involves reviewing scientific literature, utilizing GIS data and modeling techniques to create spatially accurate species distribution maps, and performing spatial analyses to identify lands crucial for the long-term conservation of fish and wildlife resources. The scientist will also convert existing information into GIS-suitable formats and provide technical assistance to various stakeholders.

Our organization: The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 7 years professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program can substitute for the bachelor’s degree is required.

  • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences and three years of professional biological experience in a field or laboratory program; or

  • A master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences and two years of professional experience as described above; or

  • A doctorate from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences and one year of professional experience as described above can substitute for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A doctorate from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences.

  • Experience developing species distribution models.

  • Experience modeling animal movement and space use.

Requirements:

  • Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate.

  • Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.

  • Not eligible for Telework.

  • Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume.

  • Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

  • Review scientific literature to obtain information on the life history, population ecology, habitat requirements, dispersal capabilities, and genetics of fish and wildlife (F&W) species.

  • Use GIS data and modeling techniques to create spatially accurate species distribution maps for F&W species based on habitat requirements.

  • Perform spatially explicit GIS analyses to determine lands important to the long-term conservation of F&W resources and use the results to develop optimum reserve designs.

  • Specific GIS analyses to be performed include creation of spatially accurate species distribution maps, overlays of species distribution maps to identify habitats important to multiple F&W species, and evaluation of the role of existing public lands to the conservation of F&W resources.

  • Obtain Information (e.g., known occurrences of rare-endangered species of F&W) from existing sources, and convert the information into a GIS-suitable format.

  • Obtain ancillary GIS data such as political boundaries, public land boundaries, soils, land cover/use, hydrology, etc. from outside sources and enter into the FWC GIS.

  • Digitize new data layers as necessary.

  • Participate in coordination of scientific activities across CSA, IS&M and FWRI working units.

  • Serve as liaison to other sections within the agency to ensure integration into agency programs and to ensure that the goals and objectives of this section are met.

  • Serve as liaison to partner agencies and organizations concerning protection of F&W habitat within conservation programs and participate in the selection of technologies and methodologies for protecting F&W habitats.

  • Provide technical assistance to FWC biologists, other agencies, and the public in the form of digital data and/or hardcopy maps of GIS data, including species occurrence records, species habitat maps, land cover, important conservation lands, and development/implement

Updated 1d ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

GIS • 1+ yrs
Species Distribution Modeling • 1+ yrs
Animal Movement Modeling • 1+ yrs
Spatial Analysis • 1+ yrs
Scientific Literature Review • 1+ yrs
Data Conversion • 1+ yrs
Coordination • 1+ yrs
Technical Assistance • 1+ yrs

Experience

1-7 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Other
Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation
Healthcare & Pharma

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$50.6K - $50.6K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationTallahassee, Florida, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium6/10
physicalLow3/10
cognitiveHigh8/10
executionMedium7/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium5/10
communicationMedium6/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Team size

Growing team

Location

Tallahassee, Florida, United States

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy. Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment.

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FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST IV

Tallahassee, Florida, United StatesFull Time