Coral Reef RIPR Field Technician

State of Florida; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection in Miami is seeking an OPS Environmental Specialist II to support the Reef Injury Prevention and Response program within the Coral Reef Conservation Program. Based in Miami, you will help plan RIPR initiatives, manage data, budgets and contracts, and coordinate field and GIS activities with partners.

You will ensure compliance with diving policies and safety standards while assisting with training, reports, and coordination across multiple DEP

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of verifiable related experience in marine environmental or biological sciences.
• Must be a certified scuba diver with documentation of dives and DEP diving policy knowledge.
• Valid Driver License and ability to travel throughout Southeast Florida.

Responsibilities

• Support RIPR program planning and implementation under supervision.
• Manage RIPR data, budgets, grants, contracts, and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate field operations, dive planning and GIS mapping activities.
• Ensure diving activities comply with laws, policies and safety standards.

Skills

Certified scuba diver

Valid Driver License

ArcGIS

PortVision360

Tools

PortVision360

Microsoft Access

ArcGIS

Job description

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection in Miami is seeking an OPS Environmental Specialist II to support the Reef Injury Prevention and Response program within the Coral Reef Conservation Program. Based in Miami, you will help plan RIPR initiatives, manage data, budgets and contracts, and coordinate field and GIS activities with partners.

You will ensure compliance with diving policies and safety standards while assisting with training, reports, and coordination across multiple DEP