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MyFlorida OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST I - 37970965 in APOPKA, Florida
OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST I - 37970965
Date: Jan 14, 2025
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Requisition No: 844841
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST I - 37970965
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 37970965
Salary: $15.00 hr
Posting Closing Date: 01/29/2025
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OPS BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIEST I (ADMINISTRATION)
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
OPS Job Vacancy
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Closing Date: 01.29.2025
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:
OPS Biological Scientist I (administration)- 37970965
This position will work 40 hrs per week
An opportunity is available for a self-motivated, hardworking individual to fill an OPS Biological Scientist I position at the District 3 Administration office in Apopka Florida, located in Wekiwa Spring State Park. District 3 contains 33 parks from St. Johns county south to Indian River county and west to the Pasco county line. The position primarily works in the District 3 Administration Office assisting field staff and biologists to enter critical resource management data with frequent opportunities to gain field experience.
Contact: Mark Werley; Environmental Specialist III
407.553.4372; Mark.Werley@FloridaDEP.gov
The Difference You Will Make:
The Division of Recreation and Parks provides resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting, and restoring natural and cultural resources. 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:
District 3 Administration Office
1800 Wekiwa Circle
Apopka, FL 32712
Located in the heart of beautiful Wekiwa Springs State Park, the District III Administrative office is just miles away from the city of Orlando. This office offers a tranquil workplace setting, showcasing natural beauty all around.
Click on the link to preview this beautiful location:https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/wekiwa-springs-state-park
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes:
Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*). For more details consult with People First at 877-562-7287 or go to: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees
Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visitMyFloridaDeferredComp.com (https://www.myfloridacfo.com/DeferredComp/)
State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). (For more information, please click Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) (https://opsfl.aigrs.com/plan-details/social-security-alternative-plan) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan;
Flexible Spending Accounts;
For a more benefits information, visitwww.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.
Pay:
Starting salary- $15.00 per hour
Duties included but are not limited to:
Managing Access Databases (data entry, corrections, coordination)
Reviews, updates, and gathers information for unit management plans
Enters, reviews and tracks water and research/collecting permits for all parks. Works with the permit coordinators to edit and issue new permits
Assists with exotic plant and animal removal data entry
Enters staff training, prescriptions, and various other prescribed fire data into statewide databases and compiles monthly reports
Assists with interpretive programs by assembling power point presentations for the district biological staff to present to public
Compiles and inputs data from species surveys into various spreadsheets and databases
Collects hydrologic, restoration, prescribed fire, invasive species, mechanical treatment, animal removal, timber sale, and salvaged specimen data from parks for quarterly reports
Assists with biological surveys as needed
Assists with prescribed fire if able (a moderate pack test required to perform this duty; light pack test with proof of previous moderate test)
Assists the biologists with scheduling, appointments, correspondence, meetings, trainings, budget tracking, and purchasing
Performs other tasks when needed
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES FOR THE POSITION:
A bachelor’s or graduate degree in biological sciences with 1 year of professional experience.
Do you have an interest in participating in prescribed fire? If so, you must have the ability to pass a moderate pack test which you must walk for 2 miles carrying 25lb in under 30 minutes or with previous record of a moderate test.
Knowledge of: Florida natural communities; native and exotic plants and animals; budget management; computer software and how to apply it to administrative tasks
Skill in: Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Office 365, Adobe software, GPS, database management, multitasking, time management, archiving, data tracking and entry, spreadsheet creation, project management, budget tracking
Ability to: effectively work with a variety of people; work alone in the office and in the field, create detailed reports, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; effectively and efficiently provide administrative support to superiors.
Minimum Qualifications:
Valid driver’s license
DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable 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.
Location:
APOPKA, FL, US, 32712
Nearest Major Market:Orlando
