Lead Scientist
West Palm Beach Administrative Headquarters (B2)
2206BR
Job Description
The SFWMD Coastal Ecosystem Section is seeking a Lead Scientist with Systems
Ecology experience to support the District’s goal of managing freshwater inflow
to estuaries and assessing the ecological effects.
The incumbent will be responsible for assessing our current research programs,
integrating the results into a systems level assessment, and identifying gaps
in our understanding of system function. Major responsibilities include
evaluating currently available data, statistical analysis, report writing, and
designing and executing research projects. The incumbent will be expected to
work closely with other scientists to integrate their work into a broader
ecological assessment that includes ecological modeling.
The work will require statistical analysis and synthesis of data, assistance
with ecological model development, publication of findings in peer-reviewed
journal articles, and presentation of scientific information at meetings and
conferences. The position also provides technical support and review of
estuarine science, water quality, monitoring design and optimizations, and
external assessments. The position will serve as a primary author on the
Coastal Ecosystem chapter in the South Florida Environmental Report. The
successful candidate will be expected to coordinate with technical staff from
other sections of the District and other state and federal agencies on
estuarine science.
Field work from boats is required. Familiarity with estuarine sampling
techniques and QA/QC procedures is a must. Ability to tow and operate small
watercraft is a plus.
Employment Guidelines
This position may be filled as Senior Scientist based on the successful
candidate's qualifications and experience.
Lead Scientist: Typically has Masters' Degree, Ph.D. preferred, in Natural or
Physical Sciences, or other related field and 8+ years' experience that
demonstrates measurable career progression within scientific discipline that
can be applied to support the District's strategic goals and objectives.
Experience in tropical/subtropical environments, especially south Florida, is
preferred.
Senior Scientist: Typically has Master's Degree in Natural or Physical Sciences
and 6+ years' experience that demonstrates measurable career progression within
scientific discipline that can be applied to support the District's strategic
goals and objectives. Experience in tropical/subtropical environments,
especially south Florida, is preferred.
Licenses
Valid State of Florida Driver's License.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment
Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency
management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before,
during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as
hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency
response role.
Salary Minimum
$62,961.60
Salary Midpoint:
$74,838.40
Organization
WR4304321 South Science Unit
