OPS Biological Scientist II - 77907687 1
About The Position
This position is for a GIS/database analyst with the Marine Mammal Section of the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) to support Florida marine mammal population research and monitoring. The successful candidate will be responsible for geographic information systems (GIS) and data management tasks including entering and verifying tabular and spatial data; developing, maintaining, and running data processing scripts; assisting in the development and management of web mapping applications; 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, and presentations, in field operations, and for management purposes; assisting with file and network management, metadata documentation, and data archival processes; locating, retrieving and compiling biological and environmental data; providing technical and analytical support to section staff through use of geographic information systems (GIS), relational databases, programming languages (Python, R, SQL), web mapping applications and other technical tools; participating in public outreach efforts and limited field work as approved by supervisor; and other tasks assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
- 5 years professional experience in a closely-related biological field or laboratory program is required.
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences 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 can substitute for the required experience.
- Coursework or demonstrated experience in GIS and computer programming language(s) such as Python or R.
- Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate.
- Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume.
- Eligible candidates must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience with ArcGIS software and computer programming languages (e.g., R, Python, SQL)
- ArcGIS Online application development and maintenance
- Writing and/or using programming scripts for data analysis and management and to automate workflows
- Entering, verifying, and querying data from Access and SQL relational databases
- Experience in the collection, quality-control, and management of spatially referenced data
Responsibilities
- Entering and verifying tabular and spatial data
- Developing, maintaining, and running data processing scripts
- Assisting in the development and management of web mapping applications
- 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, and presentations, in field operations, and for management purposes
- Assisting with file and network management, metadata documentation, and data archival processes
- Locating, retrieving and compiling biological and environmental data
- Providing technical and analytical support to section staff through use of geographic information systems (GIS), relational databases, programming languages (Python, R, SQL), web mapping applications and other technical tools
- Participating in public outreach efforts and limited field work as approved by supervisor
- Other tasks assigned by supervisor
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions.
- Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly
- Low Cost $25,000 Life Insurance
- OPS FICA Alternative Retirement Plan
- On the Job Trainings
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Career Level
Mid Level
