Riverwoods Field Technician

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Riverwoods Field Technician - West Palm Beach (reporting to Jupiter) and Lorida, FL.

The Field Technician will offer support to Florida Atlantic University’s Center for Environmental Studies (FAU/CES) and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). The position will be based at SFWMD Headquarters in West Palm Beach and provide field support for the Kissimmee River Restoration research and assessment program at the Riverwoods Field Lab (RFL) in Lorida, FL in Highlands County as needed.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Provides office support at SFWMD Headquarters.

• Data entry, filing, scientific report writing, technical scientific editing and literature review, and meeting scheduling.

• Provides field support conducted in remote locations on the Kissimmee River which require overnight stays at Riverwoods Field Lab.

• Assists senior scientists with field data collection such as water quality, sediment, vegetation, invertebrate, wading bird and waterfowl, or fish samples.

• Sample processing of vegetation, invertebrate, water and/or soil samples in the lab.

• Preparation, calibration and cleaning of field sampling equipment.

• Provides fleet management including, but not limited to, fleet management through coordination and documentation of all repairs and conditions of SFWMD boats and vehicles.

• Provides asset management including, but not limited to, management of SFWMD’s Kissimmee section’s assets and will be required to conduct annual inventory.

• Other duties as needed.

The College of Science at Florida Atlantic University seeks scholars who are committed to supporting the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds and to thoughtfully engaging all communities in higher education. Florida Atlantic University embodies a culture of strategic and collaborative community engagement that results in mutual benefit to the institution and the various internal and external communities that it serves.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Biological Science or related field (e.g., Ecology, Natural Science) and two years of ecological or natural science field experience required.

Proficient with Microsoft Office and EndNote required.

Ability to lift 60 lbs. and work in remote locations, often under difficult environmental conditions (heat, humidity, and rain), and in areas occupied by alligators, snakes and stinging insects required.

Valid State of Florida Class E Driver's License or the ability to obtain one in a timely manner.

Ability to complete the DOI Motorboat Operator Certification Course, South Florida Water Management District’s airboat pilot training, and safety training in first aid and CPR required.

This position requires overnight field trips to Riverwoods, as needed (typically one night a week).


Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

Familiar with flora and fauna of central and southern Florida in order to assist senior scientists with collection of water quality, aquatic invertebrate, amphibian, reptile, wetland vegetation, wading birds and waterfowl data.

Strong oral and written communication skills.

Familiar with the operation of lab and field equipment such as GPS units and water quality equipment.

Salary:

$16.50 - $20.00 per hour.

College or Department:

OPS - COS: Center for Environmental Studies

Location:

John D. MacArthur Campus - Jupiter

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Flex schedule as needed.
This position requires overnight field trips to Riverwoods, as needed (typically one night a week).

Application Deadline:

2024-11-04

Special Instructions to Applicant:

This position involves research or research-related support.

Eligible for flex scheduling at the discretion of the supervisor.

Temporary positions are not established positions and are paid from OPS funds. Temporary positions are usually not eligible for benefits and retirement;