MFL Scientist

Applications must be filled out online at www.mysuwanneeriver.com.
The Minimum Flows and Levels (MFL) Scientist independently performs complex data collection and analysis activities to support the MFLs program, including development of relationships between hydrologic and environmental parameters to determine thresholds that prevent significant harm to priority water resources. This position assists with developing new and improved MFL technical approaches, preparing technical reports, and performing critical review of technical work from internal staff, other agencies, and contractors. 

Job Duties Include:

• Perform data analysis, including use of complex statistical techniques to assess relationships between hydrologic, biologic, and water quality data to support MFL development.
• Develop data collection plans and coordinate data collection efforts for evaluation of hydrologic and environmental parameters including flows, water levels, water quality, soils, vegetation, fish, and invertebrates.
• Review, modify, and/or compile hydrologic, biologic, and water quality related datasets.
• Evaluate project needs for appropriate analysis techniques and evaluate existing statistical data analysis approaches for use on specific projects.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and memoranda based on analysis, findings, and work completed.
• Conduct technical reviews of work prepared by District staff, other agencies, contractors, and peer reviewers.
• Ensure best practices are followed by maintaining awareness and knowledge of developments and tools in the fields of statistics, ecology, hydrology, and environmental flows.
• Manage technical work conducted by public and private contractors.
• Coordinate with District staff, cooperating agencies, contractors, and the public to complete projects within statutory and District timeframes.
• Prepare Board materials, including technical staff reports, memos, Final Orders, exhibits, and location maps.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in environmental science, ecology, biology, hydrology, engineering, geology, or a closely related field required. Master’s Degree or Ph.D. in environmental science, ecology, biology, hydrology, engineering, geology, or other closely related field preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in statistical data analysis required. Hydrologic, biologic and water quality data analysis experience preferred.
• Familiarity with Florida water resource management, Florida water resource issues, and/or Florida water law preferred.
• Valid drivers’ license.

Salary within PG 114 ($53,414.40 - $89,003.20)
Starting salary commensurate with selected candidate's competencies and qualifications. 

Application Process: The District will determine eligibility for employment solely from the information provided on a District employment application. All applicants are required to complete, in full, a District employment application. Any application that is not complete will not receive consideration for the position. A resume will not be considered as a substitute for the information requested on the application for purposes of qualification.

Additional Details:

This position is advertised until filled

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans Preference/Drug Free/Tobacco Free Workplace

For helping to maintain our valuable water resources, we offer:

• Florida retirement system/retirement benefits
• Deferred compensation
• Work-life balance
• 9 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability
• Health savings & Health reimbursement accounts

• Prescription drug coverage & mail order program
• Employee assistance program
• Public service loan forgiveness qualified employer
• Tuition reimbursement
• State adoption benefit program qualified employer
• Training and development resources
• Innovative projects
• Advanced technologies