South Florida Water Management District
Applied Plant Ecologist (Sr. Environmental Scientist)
The Everglades Division seeks a plant ecologist, with an emphasis on below ground processes, to conduct research in support of Everglades restoration and effective water management. The primary responsibility of this position is to examine the connections between belowground nutrient dynamics, primary productivity, and marsh community dynamics, as a function of hydrology, watershed characteristics, and restoration plans.
Requirements
The successful candidate will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary project examining the restoration of nutrient enriched areas of the Everglades, the Cattail Habitat Improvement Project (CHIP). The CHIP project is a landscape-scale adaptive management experiment to restore ridge-slough functionality, trophic dynamics, and wildlife diversity and abundance. The candidate will also have opportunities to conduct research examining plant community responses to altered hydrology throughout the Everglades landscape. For more information on the CHIP project visit my.sfwmd.gov/evergladeswatershed.
Must possess a MS in a natural science discipline with at least six (6) years experience. Ph.D. with post doc experience preferred. Specific area of expertise can be in wetland/salt marsh ecology, rhizosphere dynamics, or community ecology. Strong statistical, computational, written and oral communication skills are essential.
Benefits
Enjoy excellent public sector benefits including generous vacation package, retirement plan, insurance coverages, tax deferred savings options with employer matching, and a great professional atmosphere. The salary range is Min. $59,550.40 - Mid. $75,025.60 - Max. $105,040.00
Apply on line at at www.sfwmd.gov in the career opportunity section. Job reference #NB50064629.
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Broward County Environmental Protection Department
Natural Resource Specialist IV
(Senior Water Resource Specialist)
Policy and Planning
(WATER RESOURCES DIVISION)
Salary Range $60,310 – $96,408 per year (doq)
Open until Filled
Requires graduation from an accredited four (4) year College or University with major course work in Hydrogeology or Engineering Hydrology, or closely related field AND six (6) years progressively responsible experience in water resources planning and protection, which includes four (4) years supervisory experience. A Masters or Ph.D in Hydrogeology or Engineering Hydrology is preferred.
This is a senior level technical position in water resources planning and protection. The position includes technical management of contracts that include advanced numerical simulation of surface water and groundwater systems, including saltwater intrusion. Requires modeling using MIKE SHE/MIKE 11 software and EcoLab, or similar water quality simulation software; and analyzing and describing the effects of regulations, policies, projects, etc. on Broward County water resources. Experience with aquifer recharge, saltwater intrusion, wellhead protection, and alternative water supplies is desirable. Candidates evidencing thorough knowledge of the theory of surface water and groundwater flow; principles of hydrogeology, numerical simulations, and carbonate stratigraphy are preferred.
All education and experience must be verifiable and documented clearly on resume to be credited. All supplementary equivalency documentation must be clearly noted to be creditable and any required accredited college or university education must be verifiable from a reliable source within the United States or its territories or possessions, and information identifying that source must be submitted. Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date.
For additional information and to apply, access www.broward.org/careers