Dear Marmam, The North Atlantic Right Whale research program at Florida FWC-FWRI is advertising an OPS Biological Scientist II (#77907337) position for a GIS and database analyst. You can find the details and instructions to apply here: https://jobs.myflorida.com/Florida%20Fish%20and%20Wildlife/job/ST-PETERSBURG... Job Description: Position Type: Full Time Salary: $17-19 per hour, depending on experience Job Location: St. Petersburg, Florida Posting Closing Date: 06/21/2022 This is an OPS position that is funded by a grant requiring annual renewals. Continued employment is dependent on the extension of the project or on new grants being awarded. No moving expenses will be provided. This position is for a GIS and database analyst within the North Atlantic Right Whale Program in the Marine Mammal Section of the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI). The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, processing, and summarizing databases and geodatabases of automatic identification system (AIS) data describing vessel traffic along the Atlantic Coast of the Southeastern U.S. They will identify vessel traffic patterns in and adjacent to right whale critical habitat; develop and maintain data processing scripts; regularly check that AIS data is streaming and help troubleshoot any streaming or data processing issues as they arise; ensure that AIS databases meet certain quality standards; regularly back up critical AIS databases; provide technical and analytical support to section staff through use of geographic information systems (GIS), relational databases, programming languages (e.g., Python, SQL, R), and other technical tools; and other tasks as assigned by the supervisor. There may be opportunities to contribute to or develop additional projects of interest beyond those described here such as vessel risk analyses or population assessments. This is an office-based job with limited field opportunities. Qualifications: 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. A valid driver license. These qualifications must be met at the time of application. Knowledge of GIS methods and programs, spatial analysis techniques, and data management principles. Ability to maintain, process, and summarize spatial data using GIS applications, including relational databases and programming scripts. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, plan and organize work assignments with minimal supervision, and communicate effectively with fellow staff and supervisor. Must be well organized, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and a problem solver with well-developed critical thinking skills. **Preference may be given to candidates who have coursework in GIS, Computer Science, and/or database management/analytics; Demonstrated experience with computer programming, working with Python geoprocessing scripts and SQL geodatabases in ArcGIS 10.x/ArcGIS Pro, developing metadata, technical writing, knowledge of AIS data structure, experience in the collection, quality-control, and management of spatially referenced data. Thank you, Lisa Neyman Lisa Neyman Research Associate Fish and Wildlife Research Institute Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission 100 8th Ave. SE Saint Petersburg, FL 33701 Phone: (727) 502-4751 Email: Lisa.Neyman@myfwc.com<mailto:Lisa.Neyman@myfwc.com>