Deadline: Mon, 04/17/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Florida State University Marine Lab (Apalachicola NERR Contractor) Job Field: Forestry Wildlife GIS/Technology Other Job Type: Full Time Location: Florida Location Detail: Eastpoint Job Description: The FSU Coastal & Marine Lab (FSUCML https://marinelab.fsu.edu/), seeks a full-time position to serve as a Research/Project Coordinator and GIS/Database Management Specialist in the Stewardship section at the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve (ANERR), located approximately 1 ½ hours southwest of Tallahassee in Eastpoint. This position will be considered an employee of FSU on detail to DEP pursuant to part II of chapter 112, Florida Statutes; that is, this is a contract position through FSUML that serves full time at the Apalachicola NERR. This position will be located at the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve’s headquarters in the Stewardship section which is tasked with managing 6,800 acres of uplands and marsh in the Apalachicola Bay area. GIS, database management, and field duties of this position will fall into 1) sensitive species monitoring, 2) habitat mapping and management, and 3) public use and access on Reserve managed uplands. Within the scope of these duties, a significant role of this position will be to maintain and develop the Reserve’s geospatial database for each land management project. This position will coordinate and participate in the completion of resource management projects, including the application of prescribed fire, removal of invasive plant species, public use and access of Reserve-managed lands, emergent marsh and mangrove monitoring, sea turtle nest monitoring, culture resource monitoring, living shorelines and restoration work, and shorebird nest protection. This position will participate in regional stewardship meeting/groups and assist with visiting researchers, volunteers, and other collaborative efforts. Additional responsibilities include updating, maintaining and developing spatial databases and GPS applications for stewardship projects, creating maps for Reserve sections, and participating in public outreach events. Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree in biology, wildlife, fisheries, natural resources, GIS or a related field and two years of professional experience in the natural resources is required; or high school/diploma and six years of experience in the same. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and lead a small team, in sometimes harsh field conditions. Knowledge of natural resource management, Florida’s native biodiversity and ecosystem functions, and the demonstrated ability to collect, analyze and interpret spatial date, as well as the ability to move 50 pounds is required. Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS, and/or ArcPro is desired. A master’s degree in a related field is preferred. Experience with boats, kayaks, UTV, power tools, general field equipment, prescribed burning or the ability to receive this training within 12 months of employment is also preferred. Possession of a valid Florida or Georgia driver’s license is required. Salary: $40,910 annually Benefits: This is a full-time Administrative & Professional position with the ability to work 8 hours/day (40 hours/week); Monday-Friday; between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise specified. FSU offers a robust Total Rewards package. Visit our website (https://hr.fsu.edu/working-fsu/prospective-employees/careers-florida-state) to learn more about our Compensation, Benefits, Wellness, Recognition, and Employee Development programs. How to Apply: Apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu, Job ID # 53849. Contact Megan Lamb, Stewardship Coordinator, ANERR at Megan.Lamb@FloridaDEP.gov or Dr. Joel Trexler, FSUCML Lab Director at jtrexler@fsu.edu with questions about this position.
