OPS Scientific/Engineering Programmer - 77907337
About The Position
The Fish and Wildlife Research Institute’s Marine Mammal Section is hiring a scientific programmer to support Florida marine mammal population research and monitoring. The role provides timely data management support to research staff and assists with the design and development of .NET applications in Visual Studio to support data access, quality, and viability. Work may include designing application front ends for SQL database backends, assisting with SQL database backend development, writing and maintaining documentation and data manuals, and recommending or implementing appropriate tools, methods, and software. The programmer will also discuss workflow issues, priority needs, and potential solutions, and help ensure agency policies and procedures are followed for data storage, project workflow documentation, software selection, metadata generation, and security.
Requirements
- At least three years of professional experience in computer systems analysis and/or computer programming, subject to the stated education substitutions.
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, majoring in computer sciences or management information systems, plus one year of professional computer systems analysis and/or computer programming experience; or a master's degree from an accredited college or university in computer sciences may substitute for the required experience.
- Coursework or demonstrated experience in C#, Visual Studio, and SQL.
- Knowledge of authentication and security best practices.
- Knowledge of biological research methods and data.
- Knowledge of object-oriented programming, with a focus on reusability.
- Proficiency using Microsoft software, including Excel, Access, and SQL.
- Skill in writing and developing stored procedures using SSMS SQL/T-SQL.
- Ability to develop and construct .NET applications in Visual Studio for biological data storage and analysis.
- Ability to organize, coordinate, and prioritize work assignments independently and collaboratively, and establish and meet work-related goals.
- Ability to communicate effectively graphically, verbally, and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with research staff and others.
- Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Employment is contingent upon passing a satisfactory Level 1 background check, at no cost to the candidate.
- Responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable through skills and/or experience stated on the profile application or resume.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience with biological datasets.
Responsibilities
- Provide data management support to Marine Mammal Section research staff.
- Assist in designing and developing .NET applications in Visual Studio to ensure data access, quality, and viability.
- Write and design application front ends for SQL database backends.
- Assist in developing SQL database backends.
- Write and maintain documentation and data manuals.
- Recommend and implement appropriate tools, methods, and software as needed.
- Discuss workflow issues, priority needs, and potential solutions with research staff.
- Ensure agency policies and procedures are followed for data storage, project workflow documentation, software selection, metadata generation, and security.
Benefits
- Eligible OPS positions and qualifying applicants may have access to comprehensive health coverage, with stated biweekly premiums of $25 for single coverage and $90 for family coverage.
- Low-cost $25,000 life insurance.
- OPS FICA Alternative Retirement Plan.
- On-the-job training.
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
