[APWG] JOB: Biological Scientist IV Position (Tallahassee, FL)
Olivia Kwong
plant at plantconservation.org
Tue Feb 19 09:56:30 CST 2008
Biological Scientist IV Position
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Bureau of Invasive Plant Management
The FDEP, Bureau of Invasive Plant Management (BIPM) is seeking candidates
to fill a vacant Biological Scientist IV position, stationed in
Tallahassee, Florida. Descriptions of duties and knowledge, skills and
abilities are listed below. Additional information and application forms
are posted on https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/logon.htm. When you log
on, highlight West Florida and click on Leon County. Scroll down to
Biological Scientist. The closing date is February 18, 2008.
DESCRIPTION
Incumbent is responsible for assessing aquatic plant-related problems in
Florida's public lakes and rivers and working with BIPM field staff as
well as other government and private sector contractors and stakeholders
to develop, implement, and evaluate effectiveness of aquatic plant
management programs. Incumbent processes aquatic plant management work
plan and task assignment modification requests in a timely manner, and
reviews invoices to ensure completeness and conformity with approved work
plans.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Conducts field inspections and identifies aquatic plants. Assists in
drafting aquatic plant management plans. Explains invasive aquatic
plant-related problems and management programs to stakeholder groups.
Processes work plan request and modifications as well as examines invoices
to ensure compliance with contract and task assignment specifications.
Attends meetings and transfers latest management technology and strategies
to BIPM contractors to apply to management programs.
EXAMPLES OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of common aquatic plants found in Florida or southern waters.
Knowledge of current aquatic plant management tools and strategies.
Knowledge of basic personal computer office software.
Ability to identify aquatic plants.
Ability to interpret bathymetric charts, develop, and interpret aquatic
plant management plans.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to operate an airboat.
Ability to maintain a valid driver.s license.
Knowledge and Experience with Word, Excel and other MS applications is
highly preferred.
A BS degree in the Biological Sciences or related field and at least two
years experience in aquatic plant management is preferred.
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