OPS Environmental Specialist I - 77907685

Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics seeks an Environmental Specialist I for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, based in Saint Petersburg. You will build geospatial databases, ArcGIS Online apps, ecosystem models, and data pipelines to support marine ecology research across Florida’s coast.

The role includes habitat mapping, drone-based fish monitoring, water quality data aggregation, and field verification activities with the marine research team.

Qualifications

• 4 years of professional experience in physical or natural sciences, or a relevant bachelor’s degree.
• Florida driver's license or ability to obtain one.
• Knowledge of GIS concepts, data management, and spatial data analysis.

Skills

GIS concepts

Spatial data interpretation

Driver's license

Spatial data collection & analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical or natural sciences or mathematics

Tools

ArcGIS

Windows

Microsoft Office

R

Python

Github

Job description

The Environmental Specialist I supports the Center for Spatial Analysis within the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's marine research team in St. Petersburg. The role involves developing geospatial databases, ArcGIS Online applications, ecosystem models, and data pipelines to support marine ecology research across Florida's coastal regions. The specialist will work on projects including habitat mapping, fish population monitoring with drones, water quality data aggregation, and field verification activities.

Key qualifications:

• 4 years professional experience in physical or natural sciences, or bachelor's degree in physical/natural sciences or mathematics
• Florida Driver's License or ability to obtain one
• Proficiency with ArcGIS, Windows, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of open-source tools including R, Python, and Github
• Understanding of GIS theories, concepts, and data management
• Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze, and interpret spatial data