VACANCY, OPS ASSISTANT RESEARCH SCIENTIST

Working Title:  OPS ASSISTANT RESEARCH SCIENTISTBroadband/Class Code:  19-1023-03
Position Number:  77907574-51407102
Annual Salary Range:  $23-$25 per hr DOE
Announcement Type:  Open CompetitiveCity:  SAINT PETERSBURG
Facility:  FISH & WILDLIFE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Pay Grade/ Pay Band:  BB009
Closing Date:  8/8/2016

This OPS Post-Doctoral Assistant Research Scientist position is with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI), Marine Fisheries Research, Fisheries Independent Monitoring Program. This position is funded by a recurring grant and is funded through December 2018, subject to annual grant renewal and satisfactory job performance.  This is an OPS (Other Personal Service) position. It offers no moving expenses. Occasional overtime hours may be required. Hours worked over 40 per week, Friday to Thursday, are considered overtime and are paid at 1.5 times the regular wage. Job Description Primary duties for this position are to assist with analyses associated with a five-year expansion of fishery-independent research surveys in the eastern Gulf of Mexico.  The successful applicant will apply rigorous statistical analyses to assess the effectiveness of historical and new research surveys, and help develop recommendations for long-term survey strategies.  In doing so, the qualified applicant will integrate data on relative abundance, size composition, life history, and habitat to improve understanding of population biology and ecology of managed fishes and reduce the uncertainty in estimation of key population parameters.  It is anticipated that project results will lead to the completion of numerous peer-reviewed publications, of which the successful applicant will be a lead author or coauthor.  The qualified applicant will be expected to prepare reports for grant agencies, fishery managers and other scientists, present analytical results and represent the institute at meetings and conferences related to fisheries research, and represent the Agency in a courteous and professional manner at all times. The successful applicant may also suggest new surveys and studies that complement and enhance existing surveys, with an emphasis on connectivity between estuarine and offshore regions, and assist in the development of proposals as needed.  The qualified applicant will be expected to work as part of a team and must also be able to work independently without supervision. The qualified applicant will be based at the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute in Saint Petersburg, FL, and will require travel to other regions of Florida as needed. Minimum Requirements A bachelor’s degree in one of the biological sciences, and completion of the requirements of a Ph.D., up to and including the successful defense of a dissertation, in biology, fisheries, oceanography, statistics, or a related discipline. Preferred Qualifications and Experience A Ph.D., at the time of employment, in biology, fisheries, oceanography, statistics, or a related discipline.  Preference will be given to individuals with experience working with large data sets, and data analyses in support of stock assessments and fisheries management is desired.  Experience with the use of geostatistics in analyzing spatially-autocorrelated data, Bayesian analytical methodologies, or spatially-explicit population models are highly desirable. Knowledge, Skill(s), and Abilities Direct knowledge of monitoring programs and how they support fisheries management and stock assessments. Familiarity with principles of statistical survey design, including the application of univariate and multivariate statistical models.  Ability to conduct complex data analyses, integrating data from multiple disciplines (e.g., habitat, population abundance, physical oceanography, life history) using statistical software such as SAS, R, and modeling software. To Apply:  Applications and supporting documents must be submitted to People First by the deadline in order to be considered. Applicants are required to submit a complete, up-to-date, State of Florida Employment Application Form electronically in People First (http://peoplefirst.myflorida.com) by the closing date listed. An up-to-date resume/CV should 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 State of Florida Employment Application Form.  If you experience technical difficulties during the application process or when attaching documents, call People First staffing at 1-877-562-7287. If unable to attach supporting documents to your application, they may be faxed to the People First Service Center at 1-888-403-2110. Be sure to include the Requisition number for the position to which you are applying on each page of your faxed documents. WHAT IS OPS EMPLOYMENT?  Other Personal Services (OPS) employment is a temporary employer/employee relationship used solely for accomplishing short term or intermittent tasks. OPS employees do not fill established positions and may not be assigned the duties of any vacant authorized position. OPS employees are at-will employees and are subject to actions such as pay changes, changes to work assignment, and terminations at the pleasure of the agency head or designee. WHAT BENEFITS ARE APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES? State of Florida  401(a) FICA Alternative Plan - mandatory Workers’ Compensation - mandatory Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) - mandatory Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements. Consult with People First or the servicing Human Resource Office for details.)           Deferred Compensation - voluntary Employee Assistance Program – voluntary WHAT BENEFITS ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES? Any form of paid leave      Paid holidays Participation in the Florida Retirement System Reinstatement rights or retention rights The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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. 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.

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