Biological Scientist I

🕒 February 25

🐊 Florida – Remote

🐊 Florida – Remote

💵 $19 / hour

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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State of Florida is the official government entity for the state of Florida, overseeing a variety of departments focused on public administration and services. It encompasses various agencies such as health care, education, environmental protection, transportation, and public safety. The State of Florida aims to provide comprehensive services and management for the community, offering employment opportunities across numerous sectors.

📋 Description

• Conduct directed research and monitoring of recreational fisheries by assisting with new and ongoing marine recreational fishing surveys. • Duties will include conducting dockside interviews with recreational anglers to gather data on catch rates, effort, gear and area fished. • Sampling fish to collect accurate length and weight measurements and biological samples for age, growth and reproduction. • Processing field and laboratory samples following standardized protocols. • Conducting data entry using personal computers and database software. • Reviewing data for quality assurance. • Participation in public outreach efforts as appropriate. • Perform other duties related to program and facility functions as requested by section supervisor.

🎯 Requirements

• 4 years professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program • A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences can substitute for the required experience. • Preference may be given to candidates with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences. • Preference may also be given to candidates demonstrating direct knowledge of fisheries, experience identifying finfish to species, or relevant experience working in marine fisheries monitoring programs. • Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate. • The selected applicant must maintain a valid driver’s license.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly • Low Cost $25,000 Life Insurance • OPS FICA Alternative Retirement Plan • On the Job Trainings • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)