Job Title: Environmental Scientist

Location: Naples, Florida

Terms: Full-time

Overview:

Looking to hire an Environmental Scientist in the field of Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Hydrology, or Botany with experience handling and maintaining very large data sets.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for ensuring the download of remote data is occurring properly, and maintaining and validating data in Excel.
Possess standard working knowledge of water quality, hydrology, Florida botany, sampling techniques, data handling and validation and applicable FDEP/SFWMD/USACE QA/QC protocols.
Collect, analyze, and assess surface and ground water data including stage, flow, nutrients, metals, and salinity/conductivity in the area of Collier-Seminole State Park for the Picayune Strand Restoration Project in Naples, Florida.
Frequently will have to work outdoors in varying and changing weather conditions.
Must be organized, responsible, excellent communicator, and mentally invested in the project.
Must be self-sufficient and use considerable independent judgment and initiative in the completion of duties.
Must follow applicable safety procedures.
A working knowledge of GIS is a plus.
The ability to calibrate and use a variety of field meters is a plus.

Should be skilled and proficient with:

Follow existing FDEP and USACE QA/QC guidance.
Implement a Safety Plan and a Quality Assurance Plan.
Accurately document all field activities and site conditions.
Troubleshoot and manage water stage and flow measurement devices.
Problem solving
Work outdoors year-round in southwest Florida.

The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required or assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in one of the Physical or Natural Sciences, Environmental Studies, Engineering or Geography or closely related field.
Equivalency: A comparable combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge for this position may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Must have a valid Florida driver license with clean driving record.

Benefits:

Medical
Dental
Vision
Short-term and Long-term and Life Insurance
401-K (10% match)

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