OPS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: ANTICIPATED VACANCY
EXPECTED START DATE: September 1, 2021 (or soon thereafter)
DURATION: 12 months, full-time
Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Division: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Section: Wildlife Research
Subsection: Marine Mammals
Working Title: OPS Biological Scientist II
Position #: 77907601
Location: St. Petersburg, Florida (Pinellas County)
Rate of Pay: $22.00 per hour. Full-time (40 hours/week). Limited benefits,
but state group health insurance is available to eligible candidates.
Posting Date: July 23, 2021
Closing Date: August 9, 2021
Job Description:
We expect to receive funding for a 12-month OPS position to carry out a
NOAA-funded actionable science grant project, entitled "Creating Secure
Warm-water Habitat Networks for Manatees along Florida's Gulf Coast:
Developing a Vision, Identifying Gaps, and Prioritizing Restoration Sites."
The ultimate goal of this project is to develop a plan to identify and address
the highest research priorities to meet management needs regarding the
creation, enhancement, or protection of warm-water habitats for manatees. We
aim to achieve that through "coproduction of science," which involves a team of
researchers and managers working closely together from the initiation of
project planning so that research outcomes can be directly applied to
management decision-making.
We seek a highly organized and motivated scientist to take a leading role
in the execution of this project, including the following responsibilities:
locating, inventorying, and compiling existing biological, environmental, and
human dimensions datasets; identifying key gaps in existing data sets;
summarizing, analyzing, and synthesizing data into useful products (e.g., GIS
maps, graphs, tables, written summaries) for use in reports and presentations;
assisting with metadata documentation and data archival; helping to define
features of an optimal warm-water habitat network; organizing project team
meetings, documents and outputs; and drafting and coordinating team member
input into the preparation of two final products, a research and development
plan and a transfer and application plan. The person in this position will
clearly communicate technical information to project team members and
stakeholders, while maintaining a professional working environment that
promotes teamwork. Tasks must be completed each month to stay on track with a
full project schedule and to ensure deliverables are completed by established
deadlines. This position does not involve field work or data collection
activities. Other duties may be assigned by supervisor as needed.
Minimum 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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The entry-level knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) needed to perform job
duties are:
* Knowledge of wildlife ecology, biology, and natural systems.
* Knowledge of principles and techniques of biological research, data
analysis, and ecological study design.
* Experience in data analysis and synthesis.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public
speaking and technical report writing.
* Skilled in use of spreadsheet, word processing, and graphics software,
including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
* Skilled in use of mapping software, including ArcGIS (or other GIS
software) and Google Earth.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team; establish and
maintain effective working relationships.
* Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments in a timely
manner to meet assigned deadlines.
* Ability to travel occasionally for meetings.
Qualified applicants will need to be highly organized, detail-oriented,
self-motivated, and adept at problem-solving and time management to succeed in
this position.
Preferred Education and Experience:
Master's degree in one of the life sciences. Experience with ArcGIS preferred.
Application Requirements:
Applicants are required to submit a complete, up-to-date, State of Florida
Application Form electronically in People First, by midnight on the closing
date listed. Go to: https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com (enter 77907601 in the
keyword search field). Applicants should also upload a cover letter, resume,
and contact information (including email and phone) for three references with
their People First application by the closing date, but these do not replace
the requirement for a completed State of Florida application form. Applicants
are required to complete the additional application questions. If you
experience technical difficulties during the application process, please call
People First at 1-877-562-7287.
What is OPS Employment?:
Other Personal Services (OPS) employment is a temporary employer/employee
relationship used solely for accomplishing short term or intermittent tasks.
OPS employees do not fill established positions and may not be assigned the
duties of any vacant authorized position. OPS employees are at-will employees
and are subject to actions such as pay changes, changes to work assignment, and
terminations at the pleasure of the agency head or designee. OPS employees are
not eligible for paid vacation, sick leave or state holidays and are only
compensated for hours worked.
This is a grant-funded OPS position with limited benefits. This position will
be funded based on a 12-month grant that the Commission expects to receive
shortly.
What Benefits are Applicable to OPS Employees?
* State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan - mandatory
* Workers' Compensation - mandatory
* Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) - mandatory
* Participation in state group insurance (This position is eligible for
health insurance. The individual must meet eligibility requirements; current
employees or someone who has worked for the State of Florida (or state
university system) and is rehired within 13 weeks of their separation date, are
encouraged to consult with People First or the servicing Human Resource Office
for details on their eligibility.)
* Deferred Compensation - voluntary
* Employee Assistance Program - voluntary
WHAT BENEFITS ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES?
* Any form of paid leave
* Paid holidays
* Participation in the Florida Retirement System
* Reinstatement rights or retention rights
* No moving expenses provided
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action
Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Chip Deutsch, Ph.D.
Associate Research Scientist
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
E-mail: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
http://myfwc.com/research/manatee/research/radiotelemetry-tracking/
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