[APWG] JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: Florida Natural Areas Inventory Field Biologist

[Jil_Swearingen at nps.gov]

Please see Kathy's message below.
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Jil
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FYI………….


The Florida Natural Areas Inventory has an opening for a full-time Field
Biologist. The job description is as follows:





FIELD BIOLOGIST
(Full time OPS for 12 months with possibility for extension)


DESCRIPTION:
The FNAI Field Biologist will help conduct ecological inventories in
various locations throughout the state. The Field Biologist will work
closely with FNAI scientists but will also be required to conduct fieldwork
independently without direct supervision. The Field Biologist may collect
and process data on FNAI-tracked and listed plants, animals, and exemplary
natural communities, and invasive plants. Data collection will focus on
field surveys, but may also include literature searches and interviews of
other knowledgeable individuals. The Field Biologist prepares progress
reports and assists the supervising scientist in the preparation of final
project reports, attends meetings and briefings with land managers and
other FNAI partners, and performs other duties necessary to complete
projects efficiently and on time.


Qualified applicants should have a good general familiarity with the
plants, animals, and ecology of Florida and must be willing to travel
frequently. This is largely a field-oriented position but candidates will
also assist in data processing.


DUTIES:





Plan and conduct fieldwork to find, document, and process into the database
occurrences of rare species, exemplary natural communities, or invasive
plants.


Evaluate the ecological quality of natural areas surveyed and prepare
written descriptions.
Conduct quantitative natural community sampling following standardized
protocols and process data into FNAI databases.
May assist with installation of traps and other field sampling equipment.
Check traps and release captures as needed.
Prepare written reports and participate in meetings as necessary to
communicate all other products required by project contracts and submit
according to contractual time schedules.


Attend FNAI staff meetings and training as required. Attend conferences and
workshops relevant to performance of position.


QUALIFICATIONS:


Bachelor's degree in the biological sciences, or equivalent training and
experience. Familiarity with Florida flora or fauna.


Experience with natural community and habitat interpretation from aerial
photographs, satellite imagery, and soil surveys is desirable.


Ability to communicate well in person and in writing; ability to work well
with FNAI staff scientists.
Good organizational skills; meticulous attention to detail. Ability to work
independently and under pressure of deadlines and to provide written
responses in a timely manner. Ability to set priorities for a wide variety
of work.


A commitment to conservation goals.
Experience with personal computers, database management, and topographic
maps.
Good physical condition and ability to conduct rigorous field work.
Willingness to travel for extended periods.


SEND RESUME TO:
Theresa Harrell, Office Manager
tharrell at fnai.org
Phone: (850) 224-8207
Fax: (850) 681-9364
1018 Thomasville Road, Suite 200-C
Tallahassee, Florida 32303