Ecosystems Assessment Specialist

About the role

The Ecosystem Assessment Specialist (ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II) manages the environmental monitoring programs, including water quality, seagrass, and hardbottom, within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) co‑managed by NOAA, with a focus on Lignumvitae Key and Coupon Bight Aquatic Preserves. The position supports two environmental programs that impact Florida citizens, works with a team of scientists in the Florida Keys Aquatic Preserves and FKNMS to protect marine resources, and provides opportunities to interact with agency personnel in Miami, Tallahassee, and other regions throughout Florida. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship, protecting air, water, and land while advancing Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources and growing the state’s economy. The position is based in Marathon, Monroe County, Florida.

Responsibilities

• Participation in the planning, coordination and implementation of resource management and research projects within FKNMS and Aquatic Preserves to protect or enhance the resources, better understand their function, and/or advance the science