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"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#006699;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=260 height=26 id="Picture_x0020_10" src="cid:image009.jpg@01D0058C.38FD5070" alt="http://jobs.myflorida.com/hire.com/images/VacancyPg_Begin_App_Process.jpg"></span></a><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='background:#003366;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><b><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:white'>Req No: 77070377-51188975-20141107130007</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='background:#003366;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=right style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:right;line-height:normal'><b><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:white'>Agency Name: Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan=2 valign=top style='background:#D9E1E8;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#003366'>Description:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan=2 valign=top style='padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'>Working Title:</span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'> ASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST-FWC<br><b>Broadband/Class Code:</b> 19-1023-04<br><b>Position Number:</b> 77070377-51188975<br><b>Annual Salary Range:</b> $50,426.00<br><b>Announcement Type:</b> Open Competitive<br><b>City:</b> SAINT PETERSBURG<br><b>Facility:</b> FISH AND WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE<br><b>Pay Grade/ Pay Band:</b> BB012<br><b>Closing Date:</b> 12/5/2014</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellpadding=0 width=882 style='width:661.5pt'><tr><td style='background:#003366;padding:1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt'><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center;line-height:normal'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:white'>The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our</span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:white'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="http://dms.myflorida.com/human_resource_support/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify" target="_blank" title=E-Verify><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#CCFFFF'>E-Verify website</span></b></a></span><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:white'>.</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal'><b><u><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Position is currently classified as Associate Research Scientist. Pending reclassification approval to Research Administrator I – SES.</span></u></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal'><b><u><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>DESCRIPTION:</span></u></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>This is a supervisory position within the Information Science and Management (IS&M) section of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>The successful candidate will serve as the leader<i> </i>of the Specimen Collections Department within the Research Information Services subsection of IS&M. Duties include: supervising the operations of the collections of Ichthyoplankton, Fish and Invertebrates, and ensuring their orderly arrangement to phylogeny. Supervises and may participate in data entry; error checking and corrections; data manipulation and storage; and report writing. Supervises the process for electronic data storage and retrieval of other pertinent Collections records. Recommends and implements policies for the maintenance of specimens and data records associated with the Collections. May conduct searches of records and prepares replies to outside inquires about Collections data or holdings.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Duties also include preparation of manuscripts for publications, preparation of internal reports, and cooperation with outside investigators and agencies. Identifies opportunities for enhancing the operations and effectiveness of the Collections and recommends and implements enhancement measures. Such measures include seeking out and coordinating research programs, funding, contracts, or projects that enhance communication of specimens’ information among researchers and managers throughout the state and improves Collection holdings consistent with the existing Florida Museum of Natural History/FWC Memorandum of Understanding.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Directs preparation of specimens and records for storage; schedules work on routine Collections maintenance; oversees preparation of loans and associated records; schedules purchases of recurring supplies; directs special projects that enhance the Collections; and assigns general housekeeping chores performed by staff.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Maintains a professional working environment that promotes teamwork within working units and with other sections in FWRI. Coordinate with other sections of FWRI as it relates to grant funding, outreach and specimen identification.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Reviews internal and outside manuscripts and funding proposals as requested. Provides other information as requested by management, outside agencies and the public. Promotes and participates in public outreach efforts. Performs related work as required.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Develops and monitors annual working budget, ensuring that expenditures do not exceed spending authority. Oversees the purchase of curatorial equipment needed to maintain the Collections.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Develops, coordinates and implements outreach and information programs that present scientific information in suitable formats, such as visual displays, interactive exhibits, videos, brochures and outreach campaigns statewide. Venues for this information include, but are not limited to, the FWC Web pages, social media sites, magazines, professional conferences, classrooms and stakeholder meetings. Must be able to work in a deadline-driven environment.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal'><b><u><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:</span></u></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Knowledge of</span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>: the ecology and systematics of Florida’s marine animals and of the techniques used in studying those marine species; personal computers and various programs used for word processing, data storage and retrieval, data analysis, principles of statistical design and analysis, and creation of graphs and graphics. <b>Skill in</b>: using equipment customary for field laboratory research on, and curation of marine specimens, interpersonal communication, leadership, budgeting and writing. <b>Ability to</b>: perform independent research and develop collections-related projects; write technical reports and manuscripts, and communicate effectively; to supervise people and establish and maintain effective working relationships; network with scientists and encourage the use of the Collections; formulate policies and procedures relating to the Collections; learn and apply procedures relating to safety, hazardous waste material, and collection maintenance; collect data and utilize problem solving techniques.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>The successful candidate will supervise assigned staff. Duties include but are not limited to: recruiting, training, planning and directing work, reviewing employee performance and ensuring compliance with FWRI rules, policies and procedures. Responsible for developing and managing annual working budgets and ensuring that expenditures do not exceed spending authority.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal'><b><u><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>QUALIFICATIONS:</span></u></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>A minimum of a <span style='background:white'>m</span>aster’s degree from an accredited college or university with experience in Invertebrate Systematic (other disciplines will be considered) and museum operations is required; a PhD (or equivalent work experience) is preferred. Must be able to demonstrate strong writing, editing and speaking skills. Excellent interpersonal, team-working skills and the ability to work in a rapidly changing environment under deadlines are also required.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal'><b><u><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>APPLICATION REQUIREMENT:</span></u></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Applicants are required to submit a complete, up-to-date, State of Florida Employment Application Form electronically in People First (<a href="http://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/"><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>http://peoplefirst.myflorida.com</span></a>) by the closing date listed. Resumes and supporting documentation may be submitted in People First, but do not replace the requirement for a completed State of Florida Employment Application Form.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>If you experience technical difficulties during the application process or when attaching documents, call People First staffing at 1-877-562-7287. If unable to attach supporting documents to your application, they may be faxed to the People First Service Center at 1-888-403-2110. Be sure to include the Requisition number for the position to which you are applying on each page of your faxed documents. </span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. An Employment Eligibility Verification Check will be conducted in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database that confirms the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:normal'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, applicants eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. However, applicants claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each application submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any others documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. For information on the supporting documentation required, click <u><a href="http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545"><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>here</span></a></u>. 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