OPS Research Associate Job Saint Petersburg area,Florida USA,Research/Development

Position: OPS Research Associate - 77907762

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Requisition No:885227

Agency:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title:

OPS Research Associate -

FWC Center for Conservation Social Science Research, Fish and Wildlife Research Institute Research Associate – OPS Position

$25 per hour

100 8th Ave SE

St. Petersburg, FL

Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Research Associate - OPS

St. Petersburg, Florida-$25 per hour

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 Center for Conservation Social Science Research team (CSSR) of the FWC-Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) in St. Petersburg, FL, invites applications for an OPS Research Associate to coordinate and conduct applied social science research focusing on marine mammal conservation. This position will work closely with the FWRI Marine Mammal Research team to develop and conduct social science research projects that inform the conservation of marine mammal species in Florida.

The position is a full-time (40-hrs/week).

Minimum Qualifications:

6 years professional experience in a closely related social science or human dimensions field required.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the social sciences or physical or natural sciences or mathematics and two years of professional experience in social science or human dimensions of natural resource management can substitute for the required experience.

A master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the social sciences or human dimensions can substitute for the required experience described above;

A doctorate from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the social sciences or human dimensions can substitute for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates with the following qualifications:

Advanced degree(s) with major course of study in one of the social sciences or applied human dimensions research Experience working with wildlife/marine mammal conservation related research
Experience serving independently as lead on a social science research project
Experience with both quantitative and qualitative social science research methodologies

Requirements:

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate.

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:

The incumbent will participate within FWC marine mammal conservation planning and analytical research teams providing expertise in social science methods and technical information in support of program conservation objectives.…