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OPS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission

Fish And Wildlife Research Institute

OPS Database management and GIS specialist

Position #77900909
Section: Wildlife Research

SubSection: Marine Mammals

Location: St. Petersburg, Florida (Pinellas County)

Rate of Pay: $15.00 per hour, dependent on experience. No benefits. Full-time (40 hr/week)

Posting Date: 10 March 2008

Closing Date: 24 March 2008

Brief Description of Job Duties:
This is a technical position that supports Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) scientists in managing and analyzing tabular and spatial (GIS) data for research on the Florida manatee and its habitat. The program collects a wide range of biological data, including mortality, aerial survey, mark-recapture, satellite and VHF telemetry, behavioral, and habitat characteristics. The person in this position is responsible for creating, maintaining, and assuring quality control of multiple databases on manatee biology and habitat; develops customized Access-based data forms and databases; locates, retrieves, and integrates biological and environmental spatial data from in-house and outside sources; and maintains metadata documentation. He/she will work under the supervision of a senior-level scientist of the program and will interact with researchers and field station staff on various projects. Assists in analyzing, modeling, and interpreting GIS and tabular data; summarizes data for papers, reports and management, as assigned. This position requires a person who is organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to communicate technical materials with others.

Desired Qualifications
A bachelor's degree with a major in one of the natural sciences or geography and one year of related professional experience; or a master's degree in one of the natural sciences or geography. Qualified applicant must have knowledge of relational databases and data management principles, GIS theory and methods, and spatial analysis techniques. Applicant must have strong computer skills, including a working knowledge of relational database management tools using Microsoft Access. Successful applicant will be expected to develop customized Access databases, including data entry forms with built-in QA/QC and queries to extract relevant information. Applicant must be proficient in applying GIS skills using ArcGIS software. Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary, including the ability to work well with others in a team and to communicate GIS knowledge to team members lacking GIS experience. Qualified applicant should have skills in database quality control and problem-solving, and must be detail-oriented to succeed in this position.

An application form can be downloaded from https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com

Agency Web Site: www.MyFWC.com

FWRI Marine Mammals Web Site: www.research.MyFWC.com

The state of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

Federal law requires that we hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized aliens who can provide proof of their identity and employment eligibility.

Ellen Hines, PhD

Associate Research Scientist

Marine Mammal Section

Florida Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

100 Eighth Ave SE

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

1-727 896-8626 x1926

Fax: 1-727 893-9176

Ellen.Hines@myfwc.com

http://research.myfwc.com/