This position is for a GIS/database analyst with the Marine Mammal Section of the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) to support Florida manatee population research and monitoring.

The successful candidate will be responsible for geographic information systems (GIS) and data management tasks including assisting with the creation, maintenance, quality assurance and quality control of multiple databases; developing cartographic products and tabular data summaries for use in publications, reports, presentations, and for field research and management purposes; entering and verifying tabular and spatial data; assisting with metadata documentation, file management, and data archival processes; locating, retrieving, and compiling biological and environmental data; providing technical and analytical support to section staff through use of GIS, relational databases, programming languages, application development and maintenance and other technical tools; participating in public outreach efforts and limited field work as approved by supervisor; and other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the physical or biological sciences, computer science, geographical information systems (GIS), or a closely related field, and one year of professional biological experience in a field or laboratory program; or a master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the biological sciences.

Preferred Experience

Demonstrated experience working with ArcGIS software. Coursework in GIS and Computer Science. Demonstrated experience with computer programming languages (R, Python, SQL, etc.); application development and maintenance; and writing and/or using programming scripts for data analysis and management and to automate workflows. Demonstrated experience working with entering, verifying, and querying data from Access and SQL relational databases. Experience in the collection, quality-control, and management of spatially referenced data.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of GIS, relational databases, and data management principles
• Skilled at using a personal computer, including experience using Microsoft Excel, Access, SQL, and ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, and/or ArcGIS Online
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work well independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to plan and organize work assignments with minimal supervision. Qualified applicants will need to be organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and adept at problem-solving and time management to succeed in the position.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Working Job Title: OPS FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO SCI II - 77900909
Position Number: 77900909
Salary: $16.25 / hour
Posting Closing Date: 10/08/2021

WHAT IS OPS EMPLOYMENT?

Other Personal Services (OPS) temporary employer/employee relationship used solely for accomplishing short term or intermittent tasks. OPS employees do not fill established positions and may not be assigned the duties of any vacant authorized position. OPS employees are at-will employees and are subject to actions such as pay changes, changes to work assignment and terminations at the pleasure of the agency head or designee.

WHAT BENEFITS ARE APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES?

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan – mandatory
• Workers’ Compensation – mandatory
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) – mandatory
• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements. Consult with People First or the servicing Human Resource Office for details.)
• Deferred Compensation – voluntary
• Employee Assistance Program – voluntary

WHAT BENEFITS ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES?

• Any form of paid leave
• Paid holidays
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System
• Reinstatement rights or retention rights

Learn more about this position and how to apply.

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.