State of Florida

DOS - OPS UNDERWATER GEOPHYSICIST - 45945298

State of Florida  •  $22/hr  •  Tallahassee, FL (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

Requisition No: 869836

Agency: Department of State

Working Title: DOS - OPS UNDERWATER GEOPHYSICIST - 45945298

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 45945298

Salary: $22.00 hourly

Posting Closing Date: 02/20/2026

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Department of State

OPS Underwater Geophysicist

Division of Historical Resources

Archaeological Research

Open Competitive

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Four (4) years of direct work experience in Anthropology, Archaeology, Marine Geology, Geophysics, Oceanography, or closely related field. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course of study in one of the listed fields can substitute for the required years of experience.
  • Experience with GIS systems
  • Experience processing archaeological geophysical datasets

Preferences:

Degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Marine Geology, Geophysics, Oceanography, or closely related field

  • Experience conducting submerged cultural resource surveys.
  • Experience with underwater geophysical survey software (SonarWiz, Hypack, or QPS)
  • Knowledge of the types and distribution of Florida’s submerged pre-contact and historic period archaeological sites
  • Successfully completed a Scientific Diving Certification course (AAUS or equivalent)
  • Experience using ESRI
  • Knowledge of pertinent state and federal cultural resource legislation.

Special Note:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Identifies historic and paleo landform targets of interest from geophysical datasets.
  • Creates categorized list of targets, organized by defining characteristics.
  • Cross references Florida Master Site File database and updates accordingly.
  • Manages and archives large geophysical datasets.
  • Works closely with grant manager to ensure deliverables are provided in a timely manner.
  • Other duties as required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Ability to manage databases
  • Strong computer literacy focused on the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.), Adobe

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS:

A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment. If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints. We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills, and talents to join our workforce.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: https://www.sss.gov

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

State of Florida

About State of Florida

Join Florida’s talented workforce to fulfill your professional goals and achieve a meaningful career. Our talented public servants work hard to serve more than 19 million residents across Florida, and you, too, can realize success in the Sunshine State.

Working in Florida’s state government means being responsive to the issues impacting the taxpayers of our state. Florida’s state government boasts both fast-paced work environments in which critical thinking and creative problem-solving are a must as well as steady employment opportunities that prize consistent service to our state’s residents. In some positions, state employment means being able to influence policy decisions and help implement change. In others, state employment means being the reliable resource that our taxpayers have come to expect from Florida’s public servants. All positions offer the ability to gain valuable experience quickly, improving your overall skillset. The State of Florida is seeking individuals with leadership skills, creativity and dedication to their fellow Floridians and individuals who recognize the professional development opportunities and achievements possible through state service.

Florida boasts the third largest population in the country and is richly diverse in both population and landscape. With an award-winning park system, warm weather and beautiful bodies of water, Florida is the perfect environment for recreational activities and outdoor enthusiasts. Our favorable tax climate means your income goes further and our business-friendly policies foster private sector growth. Joining Florida’s talented, diverse workforce provides the opportunity to achieve your professional goals while living in a state that values quality of life, culture and recreation. For employment opportunities with the State of Florida, visit https://jobs.myflorida.com.

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