Please direct any questions to the contact information below. Apply electronically in People First by the closing date: http://peoplefirst.myflorida.com. If you experience technical difficulties, please call People First at 1-877-562-7287. Stacie Koslovsky Research Associate - Marine Mammals Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Fish & Wildlife Research Institute Email: Stacie.Koslovsky@MyFWC.com ________________________________ FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE BIOLOGISTS Req No: 77900909-51196773-20090519102859 Agency Name: FWC - Fish&Wildlife Cons Comm Description: OCCUPATION PROFILE Working Title: OPS FISHERIES & WILDLIFE BIO S Broadband/Class Level: FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE BIOLOGISTS - Level 2 Broadband/Class Code: 19-1023-02 Pay Grade/Pay Band: BB008 Position Number: 77900909 Closing Date: 6/18/2009 Location: SAINT PETERSBURG County: Pinellas County Annual Salary Range: $15.00 per hour Announcement Type: Open Competitive Facility: FISH AND WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE DESCRIPTION: Working Title: OPS Database and GIS Specialist Section: Wildlife Research Sub-Section: Marine Mammals Job Duties: This is a technical position that supports Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) scientists in managing tabular and spatial (GIS) data for research on the Florida manatee and its habitat. The manatee program collects a wide range of biological data, including aerial counts, behavior, mortality, photo-identification, telemetry, and habitat characteristics. The person in this position is responsible for working with researchers and field staff on a variety of projects and performing multiple tasks including entering tabular and spatial data; assisting with the creation, maintenance, quality assurance and quality control of multiple databases including manatee biology and habitat; producing maps and data summaries for use in publications, reports, field research, and management purposes; assisting with metadata documentation; and locating, retrieving, and compiling biological and environmental data. He/she will implement database structure, such as creating data entry forms with built-in QA/QC and queries to extract relevant information. The person in this position will communicate technical information to coworkers while maintaining a professional working environment that promotes teamwork within working units and with the Marine Mammal Program at FWRI. The person will occasionally participate in public outreach efforts and may have the opportunity to take part in a limited amount of fieldwork, depending on interests, skills, and program needs. Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree with a major in one of the natural sciences or geography. Qualified applicants must have working knowledge of relational databases, data management principles, and GIS theory and methods. This position requires strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access and ArcGIS. Experience with SQL and SQL Server is a plus. Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary, including the ability to work well with others in a team and to effectively communicate technical GIS and database information to coworkers with less experience. This position requires a person who is organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated. Qualified applicants will need to be adept at problem solving and time management to succeed in this position. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in 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 Requirements: Closest Major City Saint Petersburg Occupation FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE BIOLOGISTS Education Bachelors (or equivalent work experience) Job Type Full Time Region/County Pinellas County Years of Experience 0-1 year <https://jobs.myflorida.com/referafriend.html> <https://jobs.myflorida.com/applicationstart_intermediate.html?erjob=352 177>