FWC Job Announcement: FWRI 77907354, OPS Research Associate (Keys Research, Marathon)

OPS RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - 77907354

Date: Dec 22, 2021

Location: MARATHON, FL, US, 33050

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Requisition No: 533141 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)

Working Title: OPS RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - 77907354

Position Number: 77907354 

Rate of Pay: $21.00/Hour 

Posting Closing Date: 01/14/2022 

 

Open Competitive Opportunity

 

JOB DESCRIPTION: This position serves as a staff member of the Florida Keys based Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) finfish research team. This team conducts biological research related to reef fish and their fisheries. The general role of this position within the team is to collect, manage and analyze data, synthesize results, and produce a range of final products under the direction of the team leader. Specific duties include: •  Participate in data collection activities in the field and laboratory. Underwater data collection requires participation in SCUBA diving.  •    Establish and maintain databases associated with the program's research projects including data entry and quality assurance. •    Analyze data collected from the program's field and laboratory projects using appropriate parametric and non-parametric statistical and GIS techniques. •    Assist in the preparation of scientific technical reports, manuscripts, project summaries, grant writing and other products suitable for the entire range of stakeholder interests. •    Prepare and deliver formal and informal presentations at seminars, meetings, public outreach, etc. •    Operate and maintain research vessels in coordination with other field staff.

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences or fisheries and three years of professional experience in one of the physical or natural sciences or fisheries; or a master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences or fisheries and one year of professional experience as described above; or a doctorate from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences or fisheries.

Must be a certified SCUBA diver.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: •    Knowledge of principles and techniques used in scientific research, experimental design and statistical analysis of large-scale surveys, fish population, and fisheries data.  •    Skill in the use of personal computers and associated database, spreadsheet, presentation, statistical software (R, SAS) and GIS software. •    Ability to provide and interpret fisheries information from a state or regional basis for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and other relevant management agencies. •    Skill in the use of scientific laboratory and field equipment, particularly those used in life history and underwater fish data collection programs. •    Working familiarity with active and passive acoustic data analysis. •    Ability to identify marine flora, finfish, and invertebrate fauna that occur in the Florida Keys. •    Ability to work independently and utilize problem-solving techniques. •    Ability to independently complete assigned tasks in a timely manner. •    Understand, review, and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to fisheries resource management, present scientific methods, and results to scientific and non-scientific audiences.  •    Ability to perform strenuous field duties under potentially adverse weather conditions and to lift heavy equipment up to 50 lbs. and endure long work hours and extensive periods of time in the field. •    Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, colleagues and the agency's stakeholders. •    Must be a certified SCUBA and NITROX diver and be able to qualify as a FWRI/AAUS certified diver which includes the ability to pass a swim test and a medical evaluation. •    Demonstrate the ability to safely trailer and operate vessels smaller than 26' in length and maintain a valid Florida driver's license. 

WHAT IS OPS EMPLOYMENT?  Other Personal Services (OPS) 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. 

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 (must meet eligibility requirements. Consult with People First or the servicing Human Resource Office for details.)
• 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 

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Nearest Major Market: Key West

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