Assistant Biological Science Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Summary
About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Eglin Natural Resources Office (Jackson Guard).
Position is Regular Full-time (RFT) guaranteed 35 hours per week.
RFT employees receive benefits (Health/Life Insurance; 401K & AFNAF Retirement Plan; Annual/Sick Leave and Holidays).
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Duties
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Responsible for Recreation Area and Management Unit grounds maintenance including but not limited to: trash pickup, mowing, weed eating, chainsaw work, fence/gate and picnic table installation/repair, fire ring installation, fishing dock repairs, and informational kiosk installation and maintenance. Assists with game and non game wildlife surveys as necessary. Enters biological survey and hunter use/harvest data and assists with database management and associated report production. Maintains hiking, biking, and canoe/kayak paddling trails. Maintains boundary and educational signage across Installation, including coordination of signage design and annual orders. Assists with multiple special opportunity hunts annually (e.g., pre-hunt scouting, tree stand setup, hunter orientation, animal processing), including administrative support with application process. Helps maintain the iSportsman permitting and informational website and assists with permit sales as needed. Ensures ORP assets follow established safety parameters and organizes and maintains tools/equipment and receives and stores hazardous materials following established policy. Maintains captive deer pen for educational outreach and assists with animal husbandry needs and translocations as necessary. Assists in operation of seasonal hunter check station as needed, including pulling deer jawbones, removing deer heads for disease sampling, and collecting harvest data. Assists with Youth Fishing Rodeo, maintains automatic fish feeders, and inspects impoundment water control structures for functionality annually. Establishes positive relationships with multiple stakeholder groups (e.g. Florida Trail Association, Southeast Dog Hunters Association, etc.) to understands needs, reinforce ORP priorities, and leverage associated volunteer efforts. Assists with planting of approximately 100 acres of dove field annually. Assists with capture and removal/relocation of nuisance or injured wildlife as needed (e.g. alligators, raptors, black bears). Serves as a technical expert on Eglin's ORP and associated regulations. Occasionally assist with prescribed fire efforts as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13025736
Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
• This position has been identified as a Test Designated Position (TDP). The incumbent of this position will be subject to and must consent to a pre-employment and random drug testing.
• This position requires the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a Class "B" State of Florida commercial license.
• To be considered for this position, the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal U.S. Resident for a minimum of 3 years and must reside in/around the area as noted in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
• This position has a High School diploma or GED minimum educational requirement.
• This position has physical lifting requirement which requires the incumbent to complete a favorable pre-employment physical.
• Must be physically capable and willing to work alone or as part of a team in hot and humid environments under various weather conditions; exposure to biting insects, poisonous plants, and venomous snakes should be expected.

Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 08/14/2026
Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Must have training, education, and/or work experience direction related to the duties required for this position. Experience using Microsoft programs suite (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) also required. Proficiency using electric and gas-powered tools (mowers, weed eaters, blowers, chain saws, drills, etc.) is necessary. Familiarity running ATVs/UTVs, tractors, and implements, and towing small (less than 16 feet) trailers and vessels preferred. Basic carpentry, mechanic, and welding skills a plus. Working knowledge and proficiency with iSportsman permitting system also required. Working knowledge of state and federal hunting and fishing regulations is required. Must have a high school diploma or GED. Bachelor's Degree with a focus in the biological sciences or similar discipline is preferred.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information

• Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement..
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct deposit is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
• Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
• This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
• Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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