Environmental Scientist III

The St Johns River Water Management District is hiring an Environmental Scientist III to conduct applied research on freshwater systems, prepare technical publications, and assist in project design. Responsibilities include developing monitoring methods, utilizing statistical analysis, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates need a relevant bachelor's degree and four years of experience. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and a competitive salary range.
Environmental Scientist III

Bureau of Environmental Sciences

Job Summary: This is professional work performing applied research for technical projects in the environmental field for freshwater systems, preparing technical publications, and assisting in the design and performance of technical projects.

Job duties include:
• Assists in the development, evaluation and application of methods to improve the monitoring and assessment of biological conditions in pelagic, littoral and wetland environments.
• Utilizes accepted statistical and/or spatial data analysis or remote sensing methods and software to perform the duties and responsibilities listed above.
• Provides information to senior management, other government agencies, basin councils and committees, and the public, and serves as District representative.
• Engages in dialogue with team members and colleagues in agencies, consulting and research institutions for the furtherance of project objectives and level of service. Provides review of peer or consultants’ proposals and assessments.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in biology, limnology, chemistry, botany, environmental science or related field and four years professional experience in the environmental field.

Professional experience in environmental protection or research can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

SJRWMD has determined this to be a mandatory-testing position as described in Section 440.102, Florida Statutes. Any offer of employment for a mandatory-testing position will be contingent upon successfully passing a drug screening paid by SJRWMD. The SJRWMD Drug Free Workplace Policy is available for review in the Careers section at www.sjrwmd.com.

Preferred Skills:

Compilation, management, and analysis of large databases; parametric, nonparametric and multivariate statistical analysis utilizing SAS or R software; application of empirical or mechanistic methods or models in biology or ecology; natural resource management problem solving.

Working Environment:

Mixed field work and office work.

Periodic field visits:

Applicant must have ability to endure outdoor environments in uncomfortable temperatures, inclement weather, and remote locations.

Licenses:

Valid State of Florida Driver’s License.

Additional Details:

Starting Salary Range: $56,180.80 - $70,220.80

Starting salary is based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits include Hybrid work schedule, Florida Retirement System, parental leave, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave and holidays, professional development, wellness program, and eligible for public service student loan forgiveness program.

Your application will receive careful consideration and, if selected for an interview, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment. St. Johns River Water Management District participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the Unites States.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans’ Preference/Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace

Location: Palatka

Closing Date: March 17, 2025