Ecological Data Scientist OPS Florida

Florida; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission seeks an Ecological Data Specialist to provide timely data science support to research staff. You will design and implement relational databases, ensure data quality, and document workflows. Experience with SQL, Excel, MS Access, and R/Shiny is preferred.

The role emphasizes metadata standards, data storage/sharing, and creating reusable tools, trainings, and webinars under leadership guidance. This is an OPS/On-site position in St.

Qualifications

• 6 years professional experience in a closely-related biological field or laboratory program is required.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences and two years of professional biological experience in a field or laboratory program; or
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the biological sciences and one year of professional experience as described above; or
• A doctorate from an accredited college or university in one of the biological sciences can substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely data science support to FWC research staff and assist in design/implementation of relational databases for data quality and integrity.
• Recommend tools, methods, and software; discuss workflow priorities and solutions; build databases and front-end applications; provide manuals and documentation.
• Ensure metadata generation, data storage, sharing, project workflow documentation, software selection, and security follow agency policies.
• Develop reusable tools, trainings, and webinars as directed by leadership.

Skills

SQL

Excel

MS Access

R/Shiny

GIS (ArcGIS Pro/Online)

Relational databases

Data modeling

Communication

Multi-tasking

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

Master's degree in biological sciences

Doctorate in biological sciences

Tools

ArcGIS Pro/Online

ESRI Survey123

ESRI Field Maps

Job description

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission seeks an Ecological Data Specialist to provide timely data science support to research staff. You will design and implement relational databases, ensure data quality, and document workflows. Experience with SQL, Excel, MS Access, and R/Shiny is preferred.

The role emphasizes metadata standards, data storage/sharing, and creating reusable tools, trainings, and webinars under leadership guidance. This is an OPS/On-site position in St.