ENVIRONMENTAL DATA ANALYST STAFF

The South Florida Water Management District is seeking an Environmental Data Analyst to manage data and perform program analysis related to invasive species management. The role requires advanced data organization skills, knowledge of geospatial software, and familiarity with environmental science. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and four years of experience are required. The position is based in West Palm Beach, Florida, and involves some fieldwork.
This position will be located at the South Florida Water Management District’s main headquarters in West Palm Beach.

This position will perform a wide range of data management and program analytic duties in support of the District’s invasive and nuisance species management program. The incumbent will assist with data management, programmatic analysis and reporting across a broad range of activities related to invasive species management and biological monitoring. The incumbent will perform assignments at a moderate to high level of complexity. The incumbent will serve as the program’s primary data steward for program data. This will include management of the invasive plant treatment database (AVATAR) and coordinating its use with software support staff and internal and external customers. The incumbent will collaborate with team members on a variety of data management and analysis assignments related to data management, and program operations, and communicate information tables, graphs, reports, and presentations.

The incumbent must have advanced understanding of data organization and analysis and knowledge of geospatial, data management, and statistics software. Strong skills in spreadsheet management (primarily Excel), creation and manipulation of pivot tables and charts is required. Familiarity with R statistical programming is preferred. Familiarity of environmental science, South Florida ecosystems, and invasive species management is preferred. The incumbent must be detail oriented, organized, and able to lead a team efficiently or work independent of other support. The incumbent must have excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to plan and self-manage heavy workloads; enthusiasm; and a willingness and commitment to actively contribute to a collaborative teamwork effort.

Applicants must have an education background and/or practical work experience in data management, demonstrated ability to analyze data.

Employment Guidelines
Bachelor’s Degree in Natural or Physical Sciences and four (4) or more years experience that demonstrates skills necessary for data management that can be applied to support the District's strategic goals and objectives. The salary range for this position is $62,254.40 to $70,366.40 (based on education and years of relevant work experience).

Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Licenses
Valid State of Florida Driver’s License.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment
Mostly sedentary in an office environment sitting at a desk and operating a personal computer to produce work products. Some travel to conduct business at remote locations, including work in the field.

Due to the District’s response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies. This position is a member of the Emergency Debris Operations Team.

Veterans’ Preference
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veteran’s Preference will receive preference in employment for 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. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.

Americans with Disabilities Act
The South Florida Water Management District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Bureau at HR_Solutions@sfwmd.gov

Organization

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