OPS Environmental Specialist II - 37979017
Other · PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33955 · Florida
- Role
- Data scientist
- Posted
- Jul 24, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- Environmental Protection
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Summary
This full-time position with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection provides professional-level assistance in managing Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserves in Punta Gorda, FL. Responsibilities include water quality sampling, seagrass monitoring, wildlife rookery monitoring, educational outreach, data management, and coordination of resource management activities. The role involves both office and field work, including fieldwork requiring boating and safe operation of small watercraft.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Physical or Natural Sciences from an accredited college or university
- At least one year of verifiable monitoring or research in aquatic environments
- Valid Class E Driver's License and knowledge of safe boating operation in shallow waters
- Experience with water quality monitoring and submerged resource monitoring
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point, Access, Publisher, Adobe and ArcGIS
- Ability to bend, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds; capability for extensive fieldwork with occasional overnight travel
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