Senior Wildlife Assistance Biologist

Anabranch Solutions

• Provide day-to-day supervision of the assigned Wildlife Assistance Biologists, including hiring and onboarding.
• Help coordinate internal and external stakeholder communication on behalf of the Wildlife Assistance Program related to wildlife damage management, human-wildlife conflict resolution, and coexisting with wildlife strategies.
• Monitor call volumes and types of incidents, analyze incident data, and scan for emerging issues that may require detailed follow-up and customized approaches to mitigating human-wildlife conflict.
• Identify communities experiencing human-wildlife conflict and engage with governing bodies and community partners to provide sustainable solutions to mitigate and resolve wildlife conflicts and to foster the appreciation of Florida’s native wildlife.
• Assist communications staff with responses to media requests regarding human-wildlife conflicts.
• Develop education and outreach materials in coordination with biological and communications subject matter experts and community relations staff.
• Organize and conduct education and outreach activities and events, including public speaking, on behalf of the Wildlife Assistance Program.
• Work with constituents and stakeholders to resolve wildlife conflict issues and to promote co-existing with wildlife.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the biological sciences and scientific principles of wildlife biology, ecology, human dimensions, conservation
• Knowledge of wildlife management issues in Florida including animal damage control techniques
• Skilled in the use of computers for word processing, information management, communications, data management
• Excellent public speaking skills
• Ability to identify native and non-native wildlife
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced work environment and adhere to time constraints with minimal supervision
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with the public, stakeholder representatives, and coworkers
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to travel overnight less than 25% of the time

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences and at least three years of professional biological experience is preferred; or
• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences and two years of professional experience; or
• A doctorate from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the biological sciences.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge and experience addressing Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management and Wildlife Conflict
• Experience working within a program covering a large geographic area.
• Experience supervising professional staff
• Experience working with a diverse set of stakeholders