Florida Fish & Wildlife Research Institute · Florida · posted yesterday
The Center for Spatial Analysis (CSA) within FWRI provides Geographic Information Systems (GIS) expertise, research, products, and support to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and external partners. We are hiring an Environmental Specialist I to join CSA’s Marine Spatial Ecology Research Team based in St. Petersburg, FL. The team examines the consequences of spatial heterogeneity on ecological processes and works across a wide range of techniques and projects. The Environmental Specialist will support the team by developing and contributing to spatially explicit databases, interactive ArcGIS Online applications and dashboards, machine learning applications, ecosystem models, species distribution models, scientific publications, and open-source data pipelines. The Environmental Specialist will have a strong technical background in GIS, cartography, data science, and quantitative methods; strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work independently, solve problems creatively, and communicate effectively; and the ability to provide public presentations, contribute to conference proceedings, and occasionally travel to work in the field and perform related physical activities. Field work may include supporting the team with digital assets in coastal and offshore areas to pursue mapping activities, the development of autonomous technologies, and other marine research projects. The Environmental Specialist will initially contribute to five projects that require immediate support: Prepare existing GIS datasets of estuarine habitats (e.g., seagrass, mangroves, salt marshes) and calculate landscape/seascape metrics to be used to create spatial distribution models for several juvenile fishery species (seatrout, snook, red drum). Work with fisheries researchers to create web maps and databases of important fish habitats throughout coastal regions of Florida. Help create, update, and maintain two experience builder web applications serving marine habitat data the public. Participate in field work and data analysis to monitor horseshoe crab populations with drone video. Aggregate water quality data from multiple providers into an existing singular database. Prepare and format geospatial data and fisheries data for ecosystem models. Primary job duties for this position include: Create, update, and maintain geospatial data using ESRI products. Create, update, and maintain ArcGIS Online geospatial products, including ArcGIS Survey123, Connect, Dashboards, Experience Builder, and Hub. Create, update, and maintain structured data for use in R, Python, and other open-source tools. Create and maintain metadata for GIS data. Produce map products according to agency cartographic standards. Respond to GIS technical assistance requests. Participate in outreach activities as required. Support grant proposals, public presentations, and scientific publications. Conduct moderate field work to verify map accuracy, test applications, and support event-driven GIS needs. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Familiarity with Florida’s coastal habitats and fisheries Knowledge of spatial data collection and analysis principles and procedures. Knowledge of open-source tools, including R, Python, Github, Posit Connect, and related platforms. Understanding of Geographic Information System (GIS) theories, concepts, and data management Proficiency with: ArcGIS, Windows, Microsoft Office Suite Skill or aptitude to learn website development and design utilizing html, CSS and JavaScript Ability to collaborate with scientists, academia, responders, and law enforcement to assimilate data from different sources and formats into understandable and informative information systems Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze, and interpret spatial data Ability to communicate with the public in a tactful and courteous manner and conduct outreach Ability to work independently Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques Ability to travel in and out of state Ability to perform strenuous physical activities under arduous conditions (e.g., inclement weather, rough water, boat engine exhaust, shoreline wading) while conducting field work.
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