OPS Research Assistant
Listed on 2025-12-31
-
Research/Development
Biology -
Science
Environmental Science, Biology
Requisition No: 866839
Agency:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Working Title:
OPS Research Assistant -
FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
Ecosystem Assessment and Restoration Section
Research Assistant – OPS Position
$22 per hour
St. Petersburg, FL
Fish and Wildlife Research Institute – Habitat Research
Research Assistant - OPS
St. Petersburg, Florida $22 per hour
Anticipated Vacancy
Our organization:The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.
Our Mission:
Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well‑being and the benefit of people.
Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science‑informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment.
The Seagrass Ecology laboratory group of the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) in St. Petersburg, FL, invites applications for a full‑time Other Personnel Service (OPS) Research Assistant Scientist within the Seagrass Integrated Mapping and Monitoring (SIMM) Program for the Coordinator position. The SIMM Program was developed to protect and manage seagrasses in Florida by providing a collaborative resource for seagrass mapping, monitoring, and data sharing.
Minimum Qualifications:- 4 years professional experience in a closely‑related biological field, laboratory program, physical or natural sciences, or mathematics required.
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the physical or natural sciences or mathematics can substitute for the required experience.
- Preference may be given to candidates with the following qualifications: 1 year of professional biological experience in a field or laboratory program or a master’s degree in one of the biological sciences.
- Experience with scientific and/or technical writing.
- Experience with ArcGIS.
Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate.
To be considered for this position a Cover Letter and Resume MUST be attached to your People First Application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Not eligible for Telework.
Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume. Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.
Position Overview and Responsibilities:- Identify, connect and coordinate with statewide seagrass mapping and monitoring partners.
- Collect and manage in‑water and boat‑based field data, and aggregate, analyze, and summarize seagrass data from local, state, and federal programs.
- Assist with data collection and other research projects in the Ecosystem Assessment and Restoration (EAR) Seagrass Ecology Laboratory as requested.
- Maintain seagrass data consistent with SIMM QAQC protocols.
- Use GIS and statistical software to analyze data collected by the SIMM Program.
- Assist SIMM Program staff to write, publish, and present technical reports, summaries, and manuscripts on seagrass ecology.
- Assist with procurement and oversight of SIMM contracts, including scope of work development, deliverable review, and contractor coordination.
- Assist with equipment and laboratory maintenance and follow safety protocols for field and laboratory activities.
- Operate and maintain FWC vehicles, trailers and research vessels (≤ 25’) as needed.
- Promote and participate in FWC/FWRI public outreach efforts as needed.
- Assist with SIMM workshops, presentations, newsletters and web content.
- Administrative duties, which include completing travel documents, submitting timesheets, adhering to…
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).