Biological Scientist III

State of Florida

. This position combines scientific expertise with community engagement to facilitate conservation-based projects and promote stewardship for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Posted 4/6/2026full-timeOcala • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $22 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This position combines scientific expertise with community engagement to facilitate conservation-based projects and promote stewardship for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The successful applicant will serve as a Volunteer Program Biologist within the Public Access Services Office in the Division of Habitat and Species Conservation.
This position is based in the Northeast Regional Office in Ocala, FL, with opportunities to support projects and make a meaningful difference regionally, statewide and across all agency divisions.
This position offers direct coordination of volunteers for conservation projects, collaborating with a diverse group of biologists, land managers, and interested groups.
Supporting a variety of species and habitats in the Northeast region of Florida, the Volunteer Program Biologist plays a key role in designing, planning, implementing, and monitoring conservation efforts that engage volunteers.
Responsibilities include recruiting, training, and managing volunteers, as well as providing expert support in volunteer management and best practices to FWC’s land managers and biologists.
Additionally, the position involves building interagency and external partnerships to carry out volunteer-driven conservation projects on both public and private lands.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A high school diploma and 6 years professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program is required.
A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field can substitute for four of the 6 years of required experience.
Preferred social science/business management coursework and 1-3 years of volunteer management experience.
Preferred relevant field experience in work related to wildlife ecology, conservation biology and/or natural resource management.
Demonstrated experience in a volunteer management role.
Broad-based working knowledge of a variety of non-game Florida species across multiple taxa.
Knowledge of the ecosystems of Florida (or Southeastern United States), wildlife management practices, and conservation threats.
Ability to analyze biological data and to report it in a scientific manner.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and to set and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds, both independently and as part of a team.
Proven capacity to self ‑ direct work, proactively identify needs, and independently carry tasks from start to finish.
Proven organizational skills and attention to detail.
Effective oral and written communication skills including public speaking, preparing multi-media presentations, and handling sensitive or difficult conversations.
Ability to effectively use computer programs to conduct work duties (including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access).
Knowledge of database management and/or GIS software programs.
Knowledge of social media applications.
Ability and willingness to travel overnight and during the day for projects, meetings, and workshops.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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This position combines scientific expertise with community engagement to facilitate conservation-based projects and promote stewardship for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The successful applicant will serve as a Volunteer Program Biologist within the Public Access Services Office in the Division of Habitat and Species Conservation.
This position is based in the Northeast Regional Office in Ocala, FL, with opportunities to support projects and make a meaningful difference regionally, statewide and across all agency divisions.
This position offers direct coordination of volunteers for conservation projects, collaborating with a diverse group of biologists, land managers, and interested groups.
Supporting a variety of species and habitats in the Northeast region of Florida, the Volunteer Program Biologist plays a key role in designing, planning, implementing, and monitoring conservation efforts that engage volunteers.
Responsibilities include recruiting, training, and managing volunteers, as well as providing expert support in volunteer management and best practices to FWC’s land managers and biologists.
Additionally, the position involves building interagency and external partnerships to carry out volunteer-driven conservation projects on both public and private lands. 🎯 Requirements
A high school diploma and 6 years professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program is required.
A Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field can substitute for four of the 6 years of required experience.
Preferred social science/business management coursework and 1-3 years of volunteer management experience.
Preferred relevant field experience in work related to wildlife ecology, conservation biology and/or natural resource management.
Demonstrated experience in a volunteer management role.
Broad-based working knowledge of a variety of non-game Florida species across multiple taxa.
Knowledge of the ecosystems of Florida (or Southeastern United States), wildlife management practices, and conservation threats.
Ability to analyze biological data and to report it in a scientific manner.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and to set and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds, both independently and as part of a team.
Proven capacity to self ‑ direct work, proactively identify needs, and independently carry tasks from start to finish.
Proven organizational skills and attention to detail.
Effective oral and written communication skills including public speaking, preparing multi-media presentations, and handling sensitive or difficult conversations.
Ability to effectively use computer programs to conduct work duties (including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access).
Knowledge of database management and/or GIS software programs.
Knowledge of social media applications.
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Hard Skills & Tools

wildlife ecologyconservation biologynatural resource managementbiological data analysisvolunteer managementecosystem knowledgewildlife management practicesconservation threatsproject managementdatabase management

Soft Skills

communicationteam collaborationorganizational skillsattention to detailself-directionproactive problem solvingmultidisciplinary teamworkpublic speakingeffective writinginterpersonal skills