ROLE We are seeking an experienced Scientific Applications Support Engineer to support the National Park Service’s South Florida Natural Resources Center (SFNRC) at Everglades National Park. In this role, you will support the installation, optimization, and maintenance of environmental modeling systems, assist with scientific programming workflows, and manage high-performance computing (HPC) environments that drive ecological and hydrological research.
This is a full-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
Support the installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hydrodynamic and ecological modeling software
Manage HPC systems used for environmental simulations
Monitor hardware and memory performance to support scientific workflows
Maintain secure database connectivity for scientific tools (e.g., MySQL with RStudio, Python, Appaserver)
Provide technical support for scientific programming environments (e.g., C, C++, and Fortran)
Compile code and manage non-standard scientific libraries and dependencies
Collaborate with scientific staff to resolve technical issues affecting research model performance
Develop tools or scripts to automate performance tracking and system diagnostics
Document technical procedures and modeling environment configurations for internal use
Assist with system-level integration between modeling software and underlying infrastructure
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Knowledgeable in supporting environmental modeling systems and scientific computing workflows
Knowledgeable in high-performance computing (HPC) system management and performance tracking
Skilled in compiling and troubleshooting scientific programming languages (C, C++, Fortran)
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
BACKGROUND
Experience in configuring database access for modeling tools (e.g., RStudio, Python, Appaserver)
Experience supporting environmental modeling projects in hydrology, hydraulics, or solute transport required
Experience in HPC systems administration required
Experience in scientific programming environments (e.g., C, C++, Fortran) required
Experience in database integration (MySQL) required
Experience with DHI MIKE modeling suite preferred
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree preferred
LOCATION
Remote
CLEARANCE
U.S. citizenship is required as it supports the U.S. federal government
CLIENT
Department of Interior
TRAVEL
Travel is not required
WORK HOURS
40 hours per week
8 hours a day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
Employment Classification Eligibility — Exempt
RELOCATION
Not eligible for relocation benefits
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KMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.
Other Considerations. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 100% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 100% of the time.