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MyFlorida BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST III - 42003140 in GAINESVILLE, Florida
BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST III - 42003140
Date: Sep 23, 2024
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Requisition No: 838138
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST III - 42003140
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 42003140
Salary: $50,500.06 - $65,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2024
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BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST III
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE
OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
CONTACT:
Leah Kincaid (850)681-5873, Jeffrey Eickwort, 352-395-4689
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in biological, physical, natural, or agricultural sciencesandtwo (2) years of related professional experience;or
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university as described aboveandone (1) year of related professional experience as described above;or
A doctorate from an accredited college or university as described above.
Certain positions within this class require individuals to meet specific federal or state regulations as identified by the employing agency.
Requires possession of a valid class E driver license.
ATTENTION CANDIDATES
To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:
All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Occasional to moderate travel required. Position may respond to emergencies, including natural disasters or other type incidents requiring travel, as needed.
JOB DUTIES:
This is a vital support position within the Florida Forest Service (FFS) Forest Health Section with multiple and sometimes independent cross disciplinary field, office and laboratory responsibilities. Work assigned to this position includes, but is not limited to, technical and logistical support on projects (especially surveys) dealing with indigenous and non-native exotic insects, pathogens and invasive plant pests threatening Florida’s forest resources.
Coordinate regional and statewide surveys of/for forest pest activity and impacts.
Prepare and manage databases and maps of pest occurrences/impacts, linking and collaborating as appropriate with other agencies/organizations such as the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, other state agencies, non-governmental organizations, and state universities.
Provide related field and laboratory assistance to Forest Health Staff Specialists, FFS personnel and the general public regarding identification, evaluation and occurrence of insect, pathogens and non-native invasive plant pests.
Assist with the implementation of new Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies to enhance forest health monitoring activities, including training FFS field personnel in their use as assigned.
Prepare and deliver informational and/or training presentations to the public and/or FFS/department personnel as assigned.
Submit detailed reports, data summaries and/or manuscripts to supervisor for publication as warranted.
Perform related duties as assigned or required.
The Following Special Benefits for this Position Include
Annual Uniform Allotment
Annual Boot Allotment
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com ;)
Flexible Spending Accounts;
Tuition waivers;
And more!
For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .
For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the“Total Compensation Estimator Tool”located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”
SPECIAL NOTES:
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:
GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32607 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32307 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32601 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32605 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32606 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32608 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32609 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32611 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32641 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32653
Nearest Major Market:Gainesville