Natural Heritage Biologist (Multiple Vacancies)
About The Position
The Florida Natural Areas Inventory (FNAI) at Florida State University is looking for a mid-level botanist to work on an array of applied research projects supporting land management and conservation in Florida. Field work will include vegetation sampling, rare or invasive plant surveys and natural community delineation (GIS mapping). Work will be conducted on conservation lands from the Keys to the Panhandle. Time will be split between field and office time but will involve a considerable number of long field days in often challenging conditions - extreme temperatures, humidity, sun, biting insects, dense vegetation. Candidates must be comfortable working in small groups, or sometimes alone, in areas with sporadic cell service, navigating to field sites through difficult terrain, and walking long distances. Current FNAI projects that the candidate may assist with include: Rare plant surveys Natural community (ecosystem/vegetative community) mapping Invasive plant surveys, management planning and evaluation of treatment efficacy. Vegetation monitoring plot data collection to inform land management
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of appropriate experience; or a high school diploma/equivalency and five years of appropriate experience. (Note: or a combination of post-high school education and experience equal to five years in appropriate area.)
- A valid State of Florida or Georgia driver's license or the ability to obtain prior to hire.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in botany or biological sciences (graduate degree preferred).
- Minimum of 1 year (two years or more preferred) full-time experience collecting botanical field data.
- Experience identifying plants using taxonomic keys and extensive knowledge of the flora of the southeastern US, preferably Florida.
- Good organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and under pressure of deadlines and to provide written responses in a timely manner.
- Ability to communicate well in person and in writing.
- Ability to work well with FNAI staff scientists and other university or agency partners.
- A commitment to conducting professional conservation work and delivering high quality products.
- Excellent physical condition and the ability to conduct rigorous field work in adverse conditions.
- A commitment to FNAI's conservation goals.
- Experience with personal computers, databases, GPS, and GIS.
- Experience with remote sensing, natural community and habitat interpretation from aerial photographs and satellite imagery.
- Experience or familiarity with ArcGIS and database management software.
- Experience/interest in primitive camping (camping on site during the cooler months allows FNAI staff to make good use of daylight in areas where hotels are far away).
- Experience using R for data analysis.
Responsibilities
- Vegetation sampling
- Rare or invasive plant surveys
- Natural community delineation (GIS mapping)
- Rare plant surveys
- Natural community (ecosystem/vegetative community) mapping
- Invasive plant surveys, management planning and evaluation of treatment efficacy.
- Vegetation monitoring plot data collection to inform land management
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
