*Estuarine/Aquatic Ecologist*
Field Operations Center B374
1720BR
Job Description
The Everglades Systems Assessment Section (ESA) of the South Florida
Water Management District (SFWMD) is seeking a wetland or
estuarine/coastal ecologist to assist in developing scientific
information in support of restoration of the southern Everglades and
Florida Bay. This position will provide technical field and analytical
support for ESA in executing largescale ecosystem restoration projects
to improve water flow and hydrologic connectivity of coastal marsh,
mangrove and seagrass habitat. The candidate will be responsible for
scientific research involving fieldwork, data analysis, coordination and
synthesis related to several ESA projects including sea level rise
effects on marshes, seagrass ecology and causes of die-off, the role of
sheetflow in marsh ecology and fine-scale seascape mapping analysis.
Specific duties will include assisting in developing research projects,
field surveys in Florida Bay 4-6 times per year, multi-day stays at our
Interagency Science Center facility in the Florida Keys, the ability to
do strenuous fieldwork, operate small boats and use field sampling gear.
The candidate will also be asked to perform high-level statistical and
GIS analyses to evaluate spatial data on water quality and environmental
status and trends, data synthesis and the curating and maintenance of a
large ecological database. Experience in using and programming in R and
in MATLAB is strongly preferred. ESA expands its capability through
collaborations with universities and other agencies and this position
will involve interaction and contract management of these relationships,
and communication and coordination with other scientists to synthesize
data. This position plays a critical role in liaising with
environmental managers and the wider research community, requiring
development of presentations for scientific meetings, writing of
technical documents and publishing in the scientific literature.
*Education/Experience Guide:*
This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree, (Master's preferred) in
Biology or related field with emphasis on estuarine/coastal ecology with
a minimum of 2+ years of qualifying technical experience. Knowledge of
Florida Bay, Everglades’ watersheds, non-point source control programs,
SFWMD rules and policies is preferred.
*License:*
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
$46,987.20
Salary Midpoint:
$55,848.00
Organization
WR4304352 Landscape Analysis - Southern Everglades
