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FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST IV - 77001068

Date: Jan 9, 2026

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Requisition No: 867624

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCIENTIST IV - 77001068

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77001068

Salary: $1,923.08 biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 01/16/2026

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Division of Habitat and Species Conservation

Public Access Services Office – Conservation Stewardship Subsection

Working Title: Interpretive Program Manage r

Position Number: 77001068

Position Title:Fisheries & Wildlife Biological Scientist IV

Internal Only Opportunity

Biweekly Rate of Pay:$1,923.08 + benefits

Supervisor:Sharon Tatem -- contact information for inquiries, (phone and or email): [email protected] , 850-354-4266

Broadband Code: 19-1023-04

Position location:Tallahassee

Region:Headquarters

County:Leon

Working hours:8:00-5:00 with some evenings and weekends, Overnight travel required up to 25%.

List of any subordinates supervised:OPS Publications Production Coordinator

Residency Requirement:State of Florida

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Our organization:

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment.

Our office:

The Division of Habitat & Species Conservation is comprised of six Sections and two offices. This position works within the Public Access Services Office (PASO) of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Habitat and Species Conservation. The Public Access Services Office is a leader in innovative best practices to provide safe, sustainable, quality wildlife experiences and conservation opportunities to the public. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Conservation Stewardship team!

The Interpretive Program Manager is an advanced professional position managing all activities associated with administering an interpretive program for the state’s Wildlife Management Area system . It requires strong expertise in nature interpretation and extensive knowledge of Florida’s wildlife and habitats. This is a full-time Career Service position located at the Russell Park building in Tallahassee.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Interpretive Planning: Conducts interpretive evaluations, planning, and periodic assessments for lead Wildlife Management Areas. Produces management plan objectives, budgets, and strategies. Develops interpretive themes for Public Access Assessments. Attends Management Advisory Group meetings and reviews management prospectus and draft plans. Builds and maintains collaborative partnerships with local, state, and national recreation organizations to enhance interpretive planning. Provides technical assistance regarding design and placement of interpretive and recreation infrastructure. Collaborates with other sections and Divisions as needed to ensure interpretive plans and products are coordinated across the agency.

+ Strategic Communications: Manages Wildlife Management Area awareness strategies and content development. Administers program websites, WMA Recreation Finder application, hunt calendars, WMA social media posts, newsletters, articles and other vehicles to increase awareness of recreational opportunities on wildlife management areas. Represents FWC and the WMA system at events, festivals, and meetings.

+ Publications Management : Plans, reviews, edits, and manages all aspects of production workflow for recreational publications, kiosk panels, signage and maps on Florida’s wildlife management area system. Works with area biologists, recreation planners, cartographers, graphic designers, web designers and printers to ensure high quality products that are scientifically accurate, engaging and effective, and widely distributed.

+ Interpretive Programming: Leads interpretive programming for statewide events such as Florida WildQuest, community events, and other conservation stewardship related programming. Applies knowledge of Florida’s wildlife and habitats to inform interpretive messaging and public access.

+ Supervision: Supervises interpretive staff, contractors, consultants, interns and volunteers including interpretive writers, graphic designers, and outreach staff, partnering with Division communications personnel.

+ Special Projects: Develops content, plans, and designs for special projects and events related to conservation stewardship, participatory science, and other office functions.

+ Administrative Duties: Attends staff meetings, conducts compliance reviews, prepares required forms, responds to telephone and mail inquires. Other administrative duties as required.

Cooperation, communication, and teamwork are necessary skills for this position. Candidates must be highly proficient in written and verbal communication. The successful applicant will demonstrate self-direction and self-motivation, sound decision making, and the ability to create and maintain positive and respectful working relationships with colleagues, contractors, and partners.

Minimum Qualification:

+ A high school diploma and 6 years of professional experience in nature interpretation, ecology, environmental communications, or a similar field. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in biology, environmental science, communications/outreach, marketing or similar, can substitute for four of the six years’ of required experience.

+ Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License and have the ability to travel up to 25% on average annually.

+ Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

+ Knowledge of Florida’s natural communities and associated wildlife

+ Excellent interpretive writing ability

+ Ability to translate scientific information into popular language

+ Excellent research skills

+ Effective public speaking skills and ability to produce multi-media presentations using PowerPoint, laptop computer and projector

+ Experience working with web designers and producing content

+ Experience in publication production

+ Highly organized, able to manage multiple projects, has strong attention to detail

+ Excellent editorial skills

+ Self-directed and able to work as an effective team member

+ Can evaluate high quality photography for use on web, print and sign products

+ Ability to interpret maps and work with cartographer

+ Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Pro, and Lightroom.

+ Ability to work independently and prioritize work

+ Ability to collaborate with others

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

+ Ability to utilize problem solving techniques and apply critical thinking skills

+ Ability to collect, organize, evaluate and analyze data

Answers to qualifying questions must be validated in application, resume and cover letter.

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.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311

Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee