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Programmer (position listed as "Information Technology Specl (Apps Software/ Data Mgmt)" Job Announcement Number: AT172719 Salary Range: 51,734.00 - 75,112.00 annually (GS 9/11) Term (up to 3 years) position available in the Biological Resources Branch at Everglades National Park for a programmer to develop and maintain program coding of spatial wildlife models and decision support systems in a GIS environment and model integration with the WWW and other avenues of public and policy-maker outreach. The candidate will also assist with GIS analyses and GIS data preparation including vegetation classification. Experience with object-oriented programming such as C++/ C#/ Java is desired. __________________________ Spatial Statistical Analyst (Note: may be filled as a Statistician or an Ecologist) Job Announcement Number: AT175002 Salary Range: 57,349.00 - 89,362.00 annually (GS 11/12) Term (up to 4 years) position available in the Biological Resources Branch at Everglades National Park. Develops analytical and geostatistical solutions to examine spatial trends of land cover and wildlife habitat change in the Everglades landscape and landscape model integration with public and policy-maker decision support systems. The incumbent will be expected to develop innovative and effective approaches examining scale, spatial configuration and landscape issues in the creation, validation and application of regional models. Using integrating computer models and other tools with biological and physical scientific knowledge and resources management practices, conducts analysis of geo-referenced data to determine resources conditions or trends; models expected or predicted results of alternative management actions; and works to aid in resolution to management issues. Integrates a variety of GIS, statistical and database management software, and when necessary, modifies or adapts standard software to meet program needs. Implements data documentation procedures and data distribution using appropriate technologies, e.g. Internet.
