Marine Ecologist — Coastal & Estuarine Research Lead

US National Park Service; Key Largo (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Park Service is seeking a Marine Ecologist to lead a coastal, estuarine, and marine ecology program supporting Everglades restoration and resource management. This position provides scientific leadership for marine research, monitoring, restoration, and management at Everglades National Park.

Work may involve field activities and coordination with researchers and partner organizations to advance understanding and protection of marine ecosystems within the park boundaries.

Qualifications

• Degree in biology or a related field of science underlying ecological research; includes 30 semester hours in biological sciences, with at least 9 in ecology and 12 in physical and mathematical sciences.

Responsibilities

• Conducting marine or estuarine ecological research, monitoring, or resource management activities.
• Analyzing and interpreting ecological data to identify trends or changes in marine resources.
• Assessing the status, trends, or environmental conditions of marine species, habitats, or ecosystems using scientific data.
• Evaluating marine or estuarine restoration or resource management projects to determine their effects on marine resources or ecosystem conditions.
• Coordinating scientific activities with researchers, resource managers, partner organizations, or other stakeholders.

Education

Biology or related science with at least 30 semester hours in basic and applied biological sciences; includes at least 9 ecology and 12 physical/mathematical sciences

Job description

The National Park Service is seeking a Marine Ecologist to lead a coastal, estuarine, and marine ecology program supporting Everglades restoration and resource management. This position provides scientific leadership for marine research, monitoring, restoration, and management at Everglades National Park.

Work may involve field activities and coordination with researchers and partner organizations to advance understanding and protection of marine ecosystems within the park boundaries.