OPS Scientific/engineering Programmer - 77907014 1

OPS Scientific/Engineering Programmer - 77907014 1

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This position is for a database engineer with the Marine Mammal Section of the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute (FWRI) to support Florida marine mammal population research and monitoring. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing timely data management support to FWRI's Marine Mammal research staff. These services include assistance in the design and implementation of relational databases to ensure data access, quality, and viability. This assistance may be in the form of building backend functionality for frontend applications; writing and maintaining documentation and data manuals; recommending and implementing appropriate tools, methods, and software as necessary; or discussing database workflow issues, priority needs, and potential solutions. Ensure appropriate agency policies and procedures are followed for data storage, project workflow documentation, software selection, metadata generation, and security.

The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) needed to perform job duties are:

• Knowledge of database development and management, data storage, and modern data standards
• Knowledge of biological research methods and data
• Skilled in using a personal computer using Microsoft software, including proficiency in Excel, Access, and SQL
• Skilled in writing and developing stored procedures using SSMS SQL/T SQL
• Ability to develop and construct relational databases
• Ability to produce database entry, storage, and query programs, in a manner that will allow them to be easily implemented by other FWC/FWRI staff to produce high-quality, rigorously QC'd data for analysis
• Ability to organize, coordinate, and prioritize work assignments independently and collaboratively to establish and meet work related goals
• Ability to communicate effectively graphically, verbally, and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with research staff and others.

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. Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly. 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/.

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.