Example: People making primary decisions on what, where, and when to spray Florida's lakes.1/16/2019 Here's the people making primary decisions on what, where, and when to spray our lakes. Also note that I get three of these emails a week, for schedule 1 and schedule 2 biologists. Why such a high turnover ??
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.) OPS F&W Biological Scientist II - 77907154 Date: Jan 15, 2019 Location: EUSTIS, FL, US, 32726 Apply now » Requisition No: 51927 Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Working Title: OPS F&W Biological Scientist II - 77907154 Position Number: 77907154 Salary: $16.00 Hourly Posting Closing Date: 01/31/2019 Division: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI), Eustis, FL (Lake County) Section: Freshwater Fisheries Research/Freshwater Fisheries Biology Job Description: The successful candidates will be part of a field crew that samples water bodies statewide using a variety of fish and habitat sampling gears as required by Florida’s Freshwater Fisheries Long-Term Monitoring Program. Individuals will work both as a team and with other statewide fisheries biologists. This position requires frequent daily travel with some overnight stays. There will be additional opportunities to work on other fisheries research projects. Funding for this position is partially funded by a recurring federal grant. Continued employment is subject to annual renewals. Primary Responsibilities: Sample fish using various gear types (electrofishing, mini-fyke nets, trawls, push-trawls) Record water quality and habitat characteristics at sample sites Vegetation and bottom structure mapping using boat-mounted sonar devices Field identification of freshwater fish and aquatic plants Maintain all project equipment and usage logs including field sampling gear, vehicles and boats Data entry, analysis, and report writing Laboratory otolith work for age and growth studies of sportfish Participate in professional meetings and public outreach events as directed 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 professional biological experience in a field or laboratory program; or a master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the biological sciences. Maintain a valid driver license. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Proficiency in operating and trailering boats (< 24ft) Ability to work long hours in hot and humid conditions Be physically capable of lifting and using heavy (e.g., 50 lbs) sampling gear Ability to work well in a team setting Proficient swimmer Ability to obtain a valid Florida driver’s license Effective communication skills in public and scientific settings Preferred Experience: Applicants having experience with data analysis of fisheries data using R or similar statistical software package, and experience using ArcView or online GIS tools may be given preference. Expected Start Date: Mar 1, 2019 WHAT IS OPS EMPLOYMENT? Other Personal Services (OPS) temporary employer/employee relationship used solely for accomplishing short term or intermittent tasks. OPS employees do not fill established positions and may not be assigned the duties of any vacant authorized position. OPS employees are at-will employees and are subject to actions such as pay changes, changes to work assignment and terminations at the pleasure of the agency head or designee. 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 Where To Apply Applicants are required to submit a complete, up-to-date, State of Florida Employment Application Profile electronically in People First (http://peoplefirst.myflorida.com) by the closing date listed. Resumes and supporting documentation may be submitted at the same time you are applying online, faxed, or mailed to People First, but do not replace the requirement for a completed State of Florida Employment Application Profile. 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: Orlando Apply now » Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Logo QUESTIONS? 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