OPS Research Associate - 77907646

Requisition No: 862940 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: OPS Research Associate - 77907646

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 77907646 

Salary:  $22 - $25/Hour, depending on experience 

Posting Closing Date: 11/03/2025 

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FWRI – Fisheries Dependent Monitoring

OPS Research Associate

$22 - $25 per hour depending on experience

100 8th Ave SE

St. Petersburg, FL

 Fisheries Dependent Monitoring

Research Associate - OPS 77907646

St. Petersburg, Florida - $22 - $25 per hour

Our organization:

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself.  The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment.

Minimum Qualifications:
5 years professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program is required.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences and one year of professional biological experience in a field or laboratory program; or

A master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the biological sciences can substitute for the required experience. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates with the following qualifications:
Experience with SAS or R

Experience with survey design or implementation

Experience summarizing scientific data graphically and/or in written format

Requirements:

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory Level 1 background check at no cost to the candidate. 
 

Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.

Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application, resume, and cover letter.  Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

 
Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Maintain standardized data files, perform data manipulation and estimation.

Run routine SAS/R estimation programs to:

Process, manipulate, and analyze data.

Produce routine sample draws.

Produce and maintain public use files.

Produce estimates of recreational fishing effort and landings.

Fulfill data requests, provide standardized datasets for use in stock assessments and fisheries management, and make estimates publicly available.

Assist with development, testing, and implementation of new survey methods to improve response rates, address potential bias, and reduce potential sources of error.

Assist with survey validation tests.

Synthesize and analyze data and summarize results for use in reports and manuscripts.

Other duties as requested
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proficient with SAS and/or R

Knowledge of fisheries dependent monitoring methods.

Experience synthesizing and summarizing data.

Experience querying data from relational database management systems, including SQL.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate technical information to colleagues and prepare technical documentation.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team, and independently with minimal supervision.

Strong attention to detail and time management skills.

Why should I apply?

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
*Eligible OPS positions and qualifying applicants may enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions. 

Biweekly Health Insurance Premiums: $7.50 or $25.00 for Single / $32.15 or $90.00 for Family

Low Cost $25,000 Life Insurance

OPS FICA Alternative Retirement Plan

On the Job Trainings

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). 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.