FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST IV - 77072889

　　Date: Jan 19, 2024

　　Location:

　　SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, US, 33703

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　　Requisition No: 819857

　　Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

　　Working Title: FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST IV - 77072889

　　Pay Plan: Career Service

　　Position Number: 77072889

　　Salary: $1,923.08 bi-weekly + benefits

　　Posting Closing Date: 01/31/2024

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　　Position Number: 77072889

　　Position Title: Fish and Wildlife Biological Scientist IV (Volunteer Program Manager)

　　Biweekly Rate of Pay: $1,923.08

　　Supervisor: Sharon Tatem

　　Broadband Code: 19-1023-04

　　Class Code: 5075

　　Address & Telephone Number: 100 8th Ave. SE. St Petersburg, FL 33701 (727)896-8626

　　Region: Southwest/Statewide

　　County: Pinellas/Statewide

　　Working hours: 40hrs/week. 8:00 PM to 5:00 PM (flexible), Monday-Friday. Evenings, weekends and occasional overnight travel statewide as required.

　　Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check

　　List of any subordinates supervised: Six OPS Positions: Northwest Region Volunteer Program Biologist, North Central Region Volunteer Program Biologist, Northeast Region Volunteer Program Biologist, Southwest Region Volunteer Program Biologist, South Region Volunteer Program Biologist and Ridge Ranger Volunteer Program Biologist.

　　Residency Requirement: Must reside in Florida.

　　Level of Education Prefer a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a life or physical science. Master’s degree with three or more years supervisory experience, social science/project management and volunteer management experience preferred.

　　Description of Duties:

　　The Volunteer Program Manager (VPM) cultivates volunteer involvement through stewardship activities, participatory science programs, and partnership development, directing volunteer-based conservation initiatives for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. This is a managerial position encompassing planning, development and coordination of volunteer activities for the Public Access Services Office and across all FWC divisions and offices.

　　In this role, the VPM supervises six regional volunteer program biologists, providing guidance and support to ensure agency priorities are met through effective volunteer program implementation. The VPM enables FWC staff to increase success with volunteers. The VPM also provides leadership on volunteer issues for the agency, including co-managing an agency-wide team to support volunteerism.

　　This is an exciting opportunity for an outgoing, self-motivated individual with a commitment to conservation. The successful candidate will have excellent organizational, leadership, community development, project design, management and communication skills; and will demonstrate dedication to the FWC’s mission of conserving Florida’s fish, wildlife and habitats. Broad-based working knowledge of local ecology and a variety of Florida’s non-game species across multiple taxa is preferred.

　　This managerial position oversees volunteer and intern initiatives aligned with agency strategic priorities, with duties and responsibilities including:

　　Agency Volunteer Administration and Coordination:

　　Serve as a resource for volunteers and volunteer managers.

　　Foster statewide volunteer projects with Divisions and Offices that align with agency needs and priorities.

　　Expand the use of volunteers, including participatory science volunteers.

　　Assist with developing and guiding volunteer policy and procedures.

　　Assist with developing and guiding training for volunteers and volunteer managers.

　　Assist with development and maintenance of the Volunteer and Event Management System.

　　Provide evaluation and assessment of the agency’s volunteer programs.

　　Co-lead the Volunteer Standing Team and participate in other internal teams as directed.

　　Assist with emergency recruitment and coordination of volunteers in a natural or species related disaster.

　　Secure funding for volunteer resources through grant writing and grant management as well as fund raising initiatives.

　　Coordinate annual volunteer and volunteer manager recognition events.

　　Supervision and Management:

　　Supervise the Regional and Ridge Ranger Volunteer Program Biologists to ensure regional and the Lake Wales Ridge priorities are being met using volunteers and interns.

　　Supervise volunteers and interns as needed.

　　Communications and Partnerships:

　　Communicate conservation successes achieved through volunteerism via media including newsletters and social media.

　　Maintain the Volunteer SharePoint portal and the Get Involved Section of the agency’s website.

　　Write and distribute volunteer activity reports for presentations, legislators and give reports and project activity updates.

　　Participate in volunteer organizations such as Volunteer Florida, Association for Advancing Participatory Sciences and the Florida Association for Volunteer Resource Management.

　　Foster relationships through volunteerism with community and conservation support organizations.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

　　Knowledge of current best practices and research for volunteer management

　　Experience with volunteer recruitment and retention strategies

　　Skilled in program development and implementation

　　Experience planning and directing volunteer work

　　Leadership and management experience, including working with diverse groups of people, independently, and as part of a team

　　Event planning and scheduling experience

　　Strategic thinking and innovation skills

　　Ability to delegate tasks and build collaborative teams

　　Excellent written and oral communication abilities

　　Strong public speaking skills

　　Time management skills

　　Ability to coordinate multiple projects, set and meet deadlines

　　Proven organizational skills and attention to detail

　　Learn and train others on the FWC’s volunteer and event management system

　　Knowledge of adult learning theory

　　Knowledge of local ecology or ability to learn

　　Excellent oral and written communication skills

　　Proficient with computers to perform job duties

　　Safely operate power tools

　　Train and supervise volunteers performing fieldwork while adhering to safety guidelines

　　Ability to work outdoors in remote locations under physically demanding circumstances

　　Lift, carry and handle, with or without accommodations, up to 50 lbs. of bulky or heavy items such as field equipment, tables, and display materials

　　Stand, bend, squat, kneel, and reach for extended time periods during fieldwork

　　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.

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