Research Assistant – FL Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (St. Petersburg)

by | Jan 19, 2017 | Job Opportunities

RESEARCH ASSISTANT-FWC – 77072849

Job Description

This position is responsible for design, development, implementation and maintenance of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), scientific GIS modeling and analysis, and internet mapping applications with associated widgets / tools to support the overall FWRI scientific mission.  The development of the internet mapping applications uses a variety of web development tools and computer programming languages, with a particular emphasis on ESRI AppBuilder, Java Script, CSS, and HTML5.  Other web development tools and programming languages of interest are Python, JSON, and possibly PHP.  This position will also be overseeing the maintenance of the Geospatial Assessment of Marine Ecosystems (GAME) project.  These responsibilities require a strong familiarity with the ArcGIS for Desktop version 10.x editing environment, some exposure to SQL Server Management Studio and SQL queries.

Supervised employees: None

It is requested that candidates submit a résumé through the PeopleFirst System (http://peoplefirst.myflorida.com) and attach at least the following:

  • college or university transcript (unofficial transcripts will suffice), and
  • an example of your past programming work.  Please include the background code and the end product.

Desired Minimum Requirements

  • A Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Geography or Computer Sciences and knowledge of, classwork in, and experience with the Biological Sciences; and
  • A working knowledge of GIS programming and web development using Java Script, CSS, and HTML5 programming languages.

Work at FWC is cross-functional meaning duties may cross division/office lines.  The Commission expects employees to function across FWC’s organizational structure by providing their skills and expertise wherever needed through work on teams or as directed.

The Commission expects its employees to be courteous and respectful while assisting Commission customers and stakeholders, ensuring each encounter is as positive as possible.  Employees should promptly resolve questions or problems relating to the Commission, its programs and/or fish and wildlife resources.  Employees should seek to gain public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida’s citizens in a positive and proactive manner and by listening to what the customer wants and striving to meet their needs.  When appropriate, employees will explain the reasons for agency actions or decisions while communicating a consistent FWC point-of-view.

Responsible for following the provisions and requirements in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, related to the Department of Financial Services rules and FWC’s invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.

Knowledge, Skill(s), and Abilities

Duties of this position will require a certain level of knowledge of and/or experience with:

  • Geography and Computer and web programming using JavaScript, CSS, & HTML5;
  • Scripting, computer programming and troubleshooting using the following languages and application development tools: Adobe Flex, ESRI AppBuilder, Java Script, CSS, HTML5, Python, JSON, PHP, and possibly others
  • ESRI products version 10.0 or higher, including:
    • ArcGIS for Desktop
    • ArcGIS for Server, and
    • ArcSDE on a SQL Server Platform
  • A strong attention to detail and clear organizational skills
  • Biological and/or Natural Sciences;
  • The ability to work effectively in collaborative groups as well as solitarily on projects.

Where To Apply

Applicants are required to submit a complete, up-to-date, resume electronically in People First (http://peoplefirst.myflorida.com) by the closing date listed.  Supporting documentation may be submitted at the same time you are applying online, faxed, or mailed to People First, but do not replace the requirement for a completed resume.

If you experience technical difficulties during the application process or when attaching documents, call People First staffing at 1-877-562-7287.

The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. An Employment Eligibility Verification Check will be conducted in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database that confirms the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Nearest Major Market: Tampa

DETAILS:

Date: Jan 18, 2017

Location: SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, US, 33701

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify website.

Requisition No: 1759

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: RESEARCH ASSISTANT-FWC – 77072849

Position Number: 77072849

Salary:  $1,456.45 biweekly / $37,867.70 annually plus benefits

Posting Closing Date: 02/06/2017

TITLE: Research Assistant

AGENCY: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)

DIVISION: Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI)

SECTION: Information Science & Management

SUB-SECTION: Center for Spatial Analysis

LOCATION: FWRI Headquarters, Saint Petersburg, FL

RATE OF PAY: $1,456.45 biweekly / $37,867.70 annually plus benefits