BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST II - 37000968 Date: Jan 21, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 845187 Agency: Environmental Protection Working Title: BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST II - 37000968 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 37000968 Salary: $3,000 MONTH/$36,000 ANNUAL Posting Closing Date: 01/31/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST II State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Our Organization and Mission: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem. The Work You Will Do: BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST II (37000968) Myakka River State Park 13208 State Road Sarasota, FL 34241 SUPERVISOR: Steve Giguere, Park Manager, (941) 361-6515 Myakka River State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill a Biological Scientist position, providing natural resource management, administration, visitor services and maintenance. The applicant must possess good resource management and administrative skills and be able to work independently The applicant must be able to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays. The Difference You Will Make: Florida state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by all through providing appropriate resource-based recreational opportunities, interpretation and education that help visitors connect to the Real Florida. SM How You Will Grow: DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly. Where You Will Work: The Myakka River flows through 58 square miles of one of Florida’s oldest and largest parks consisting of over 37,000 acres. Boating, fishing, canoeing and kayaking are popular activities on the water while hikers and bicyclists explore mile of trails and backroads. Myakka River State Park is located in mid-Sarasota County. This urban setting is located close to gulf beaches. Aside from the recreational opportunities, many cultural sites are within close distances. The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: + Annual and Sick Leave benefits; + Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year; + State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options; + Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com ); + Flexible Spending Accounts; + Tuition waivers; + And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com . Pay: Base salary $3,000 month/$36,000 annual Your Specific Responsibilities: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. is mandatory. Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply. This is moderately independent work providing Visitor Services, Natural Resource Management, Maintenance, and Administration of Myakka River State Park. NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT: Monitors ecosystems and their related facets, conducting research in areas having utility for future management decisions formulation. Plans and monitors resource management projects including prescribed burning, mechanical restoration treatments, exotic species control and native animal species management. Conducts research relevant to ecosystems restoration and maintenance. Makes management recommendations and prepares pertinent portions of park management plan revisions. Reviews developments and potential encroachments and makes recommendations regarding the minimization of adverse effects upon park resources. Consults with other professionals regarding best management practices and their application. Assembles and maintains species inventories to assess the health of ecosystems and constituent changes VISITOR SERVICES- Develops talks and programs regarding the park’s management, natural history facets and needs, and presents them to the public and professional organizations. Trains staff to perform technical monitoring in support of research/monitoring projects and in the various facets of ecosystems dynamics so accurate interpretation may be afforded visitors. Assists in the design of natural history exhibits MAINTENANCE– Assures appropriate maintenance and security of all assigned scientific and support equipment stored in the park biologist’s office. Maintains cleanliness of work space and assigned vehicles as well as equipment used. Communicates equipment maintenance needs ADMINISTRATION. Acquires scientific and professional reports and maintains them as references for management guidance. Assembles data and produces reports on biological and physical aspects pertinent to systems management. Develops and maintains files on research, monitoring and other activities. Develops budget requests and equipment specifications necessary to support the resource management of the park. Documents all research and activities and maintains a computer database and files. OTHER–Performs other related duties as required. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: KNOWLEDGE OF: + Florida’s pyretic communities’ management needs. + Plant taxonomy and keying techniques + Prescribed fire applications and techniques + Research design and applications as they relate to ecosystems management SKILL IN: + communicating effectively verbally and in writing + accurately preparing reports + interacting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner + utilize a computer including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite + the use of all wheel drive equipment, canoes and small motorized watercraft and motorized vehicles. + the interpretation of aerial photographs and map reading. ABILITY TO: + participate in resource management tasks, including but not limited to non-native plant removal which may include application of herbicide + follow verbal and written instructions/directions + work independently with minimal supervision + establish and maintain effective working relationships + speak in public + understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations + conduct routine inspections, identify and investigate problems + work outdoors in inclement weather + work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays + properly wear uniform + comply with male and female hair grooming standards and body art and piercing restrictions + conduct field research, data gathering and resource health assessment. + Develop and maintain files on research, monitoring and other activities. + Make recommendations and prepare pertinent portions of park management plan revisions. + Assemble and maintain species inventories to assess the health of ecosystems and constituent changes. Minimum qualifications: Valid Driver’s license. PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR THE POSITION: A bachelor’s or graduate degree in biological sciences with 1 year of professional experience. DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses: HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us HR_ER@dep.state.fl.us 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. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location: SARASOTA, FL, US, 34231 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34243 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34234 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34237 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34285 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34236 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34241 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34233 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34239 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34232 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34240 Nearest Major Market:Sarasota Nearest Secondary Market:Tampa