The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Fish and Wildlife Research Institute Marine Mammal Program (https://myfwc.com/research/manatee/) is hiring for a full-time Senior Database Engineer. This is a career service position with benefits and will be located in St. Petersburg, Florida. Salary: $72,100 annually Posting Closing Date: December 20, 2024 View the full position description and apply online here: https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/ST-PETERSBURG-RESEARCH-SCIENTIST-FWC-77071893... Position Overview The incumbent will lead the FWRI Marine Mammal program data management team that provides spatial and non-spatial data management and analysis support for multiple long-term marine mammal research projects. The program collects a wide range of biological and environmental data including for mortalities and rescues, photo-identification, satellite and VHF telemetry, aerial surveys, genetics, behavior, and habitat characteristics, including water temperature. Working with current data management and program staff, they will develop and implement a long-term, holistic, data management vision for the Marine Mammal program, based on current and projected needs/growth and to ensure that practices secure data and facilitate the scientific data life cycle to achieve program objectives. Furthermore, as program SQL database administrator, they will be responsible for technical database design, management, programming, documentation, and planning, and play a leading role in project management related to the ongoing migration and development of a suite of data management applications for SQL relational databases, including the restructuring of existing Access and SQL databases, the development of new SQL relational databases, and creating associated stored procedures and other tools. Minimum Qualifications: 9 years of professional experience relevant to the position is required or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences, computer science, or mathematics and five years of professional experience in one of the physical or natural sciences, computer science, or mathematics; or A master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences, computer science, or mathematics and four years of professional experience as described above; or A doctorate from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences, computer science, or mathematics and two years of professional experience as described above can substitute for the required experience. Preferred Qualifications: Preference may be given to candidates who possess a master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in natural, computer, or data sciences; candidates who have three or more years of professional experience in database design and management; or candidates who have experience with fish and wildlife data collection and analysis, relational database management, database and application programming, application development, project management, natural resource data management, and/or a doctorate from an accredited college or university in data science, computer science, or one of the natural sciences. Requirements: Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate. Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Not eligible for Telework. Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume. Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment. Candidates selected for an interview may be asked to provide documents demonstrating, describing, and/or diagramming a relational database or application they have developed and maintained. The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: * State of Florida employees enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions. State employees also enjoy the option of selecting between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement. As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems. * Biweekly Health Premiums $25.00 - Single / $90.00 - Family * No Cost $25,000 Life Insurance * Nine Paid State Holidays, One Personal Holiday per year * 4 hours Annual Leave and 4 hours Sick Leave accrued Biweekly * Retirement Plan Options * State University and College Tuition Waiver Program * On the Job Trainings * Support for family planning, including paid maternity leave, adoption benefits, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Family Supportive Work Program (FSWP), and paid leave for family and medical responsibilities for eligible employees. * Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and other reasons because we understand the importance of giving back to the community. For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/ 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. VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here<https://links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/http:%2F%2Fwww.dms.myflorida.com%2Fcontent%2Fdownload%2F97612%2F566545%3Futm_content=%26utm_medium=email%26utm_name=%26utm_source=govdelivery%26utm_term=campaign/1/01000193559b193f-ca2cf202-d2e7-4a1c-9a7e-67a8eaa753ac-000000/-3O1335jIQgy5MrFGrxM5EkUT91mBRbmmjXaORZOGtk=380>. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Sincerely, Andrea Krzystan Marine Mammal Research Fish and Wildlife Research Institute Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 727-502-4733 (office) Andrea.Krzystan@MyFWC.com<mailto:Andrea.Krzystan@MyFWC.com>