PAY GRADE:
CLASS TITLE:ASSOCIATE RESEARCH SCIENTIST - FMRI - SES
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is marine resource work at the Florida Marine Research Institute developing research study design, preparing manuscripts, or in reviewing research study design and reports/manuscripts for verification, compliance, coordination or synthesis.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
- Designs and conducts scientific research projects so that experimental or observational data are repeatable and interpretable.
- Analyzes and publishes data in referred journals or peer-reviewed books and proceedings.
- Maintains biological specimens for experimentation and performs advanced physiological or systematic research.
- Consults with and advises governmental agencies and/or analyzes or evaluates biological or marine science, oceanographic, geographic, endangered species, wildlife, or other natural resource interpretations prepared by other agencies or the private sector.
- Coordinates research programs, contracts, or projects.
- Serves as a scientific assistant, consultant, or technical advisor within governmental agencies utilizing specific research expertise.
- Performs comparable office, field, laboratory work in research approach and experimental or observational design.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)
- Knowledge of the terminology, principles and techniques used in scientific research, analysis or testing.
- Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
- Knowledge of the procedures, techniques and equipment used in laboratory testing and analysis.
- Skill in the use of scientific laboratory and field equipment.
- Ability to collect, record and analyze scientific data relating to scientific research.
- Ability to conduct scientific research, studies or analyses using scientific methods and techniques.
- Ability to perform quantitative analysis of scientific data.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to the research sciences.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EFFECTIVE:
7/1/2001
HISTORY:
05/14/1991