Environmental Scientist III — Bureau of Environmental Sciences
St. John's River Water Management District
This is professional work performing research for technical projects in the environmental field, preparing technical publications and assisting in the design and performance of technical projects.
Job duties include:
- Conducts investigations or provides scientific support for studies of water quality and biological health of lakes, large rivers or springs.
- Participates as senior scientist on project teams for scientific assessment, research, and management of water quality; prepares reports of research findings.
- Characterizes water quality impairment of lakes, rivers or springs and identifies targets for designated use achievement and pollutant reduction goals.
- Provides information to senior management, other government agencies, basin councils and committees, and the public, and serves as District representative.
- Manages and oversees contractual projects while keeping managers apprised of progress and issues.
- Maintains knowledge of scientific literature and research developments; participates in scientific conferences, and reviews scientific literature, reports, and manuscripts.
Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in biology, limnology, chemistry, botany, environmental science or related field and four years professional experience in the environmental field; professional experience in environmental protection or research can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
SJRWMD has determined this to be a mandatory-testing position as described in Section 440.102, Florida Statutes. Any offer of employment for a mandatory-testing position will be contingent upon successfully passing a drug screening paid by SJRWMD. The SJRWMD Drug Free Workplace Policy is available for review in the Careers section at www.sjrwmd.com.
Preferred Skills: Compilation, management, and analysis of large databases; parametric, nonparametric and multivariate statistical analysis utilizing SAS or R software; application of empirical or mechanistic methods or models in limnology; natural resource management problem solving.
Working Environment: Mostly office environment sitting at a desk and operating a personal computer to produce work products.
Periodic field visits: Applicant must have ability to endure outdoor environments in uncomfortable temperatures, inclement weather, and remote locations.
Licenses: Valid State of Florida Driver’s License.
Additional Details:
- Salary Range: $54,537.60 - $68,161.60. Starting salary is based on qualifications and experience.
- Benefits include Hybrid work schedule, Florida Retirement System, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave and holidays, professional development, wellness program, and eligible for public service student loan forgiveness program.
Your application will receive careful consideration and, if selected for an interview, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment. St. Johns River Water Management District participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the Unites States. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans’ Preference/Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace
Location: Palatka
Closing Date: January 19, 2024
To apply: https://www.sjrwmd.com/jobs/