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AIS, Inc.

Quantitative Ecologist

Miami, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • PTO

... other government agencies along the US coastline. AIS is looking for a Quantitative Ecologist to ... Core focus areas include animal movement and habitat ecology, spatially explicit abundance modeling ...

AIS Inc

Quantitative Ecologist

Miami, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • PTO

... other government agencies along the US coastline. AIS is looking for a Quantitative Ecologist to ... Core focus areas include animal movement and habitat ecology, spatially explicit abundance modeling ...

National Park Service

Ecologist

Barstow, CA · On-site +1

$71K - $113K/yr

The incumbent serves as a technical advisor in ecology and responsible for program development and ... You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. * Ability to lift 50 pounds. As a ...

Marin Water

Ecologist, Vegetation I/II

Corte Madera, CA · On-site

$8.6K - $12K/mo

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

... government, 250 full-time employees and a $186.5 million combined annual operating and capital ... Wildland fire ecology, science and behavior, and fuel reduction methods. ABILITY TO: * Organize ...

A.I.S., Inc.

$70K - $85K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • PTO

... other government agencies along the US coastline. AIS is looking for a Quantitative Ecologist to ... Core focus areas include animal movement and habitat ecology, spatially explicit abundance modeling ...

Lynker Corporation

Quantitative Ecologist

Miami, FL · On-site

$85K - $115K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Evaluate animal movement and habitat ecology. * Develop spatially explicit statistical models ... Participate in fieldwork as needed, including driving government vehicles when necessary to ...

A.I.S., Inc.

Quantitative Ecologist

Miami, FL

$70K - $85K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • PTO

... other government agencies along the US coastline. AIS is looking for a Quantitative Ecologist to ... Core focus areas include animal movement and habitat ecology, spatially explicit abundance modeling ...

Lynker Corporation

Quantitative Ecologist

Miami, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Evaluate animal movement and habitat ecology. * Develop spatially explicit statistical models ... Participate in fieldwork as needed, including driving government vehicles when necessary to ...

Lynker Corporation

Quantitative Ecologist

Miami, FL · On-site

$85K - $115K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Evaluate animal movement and habitat ecology. * Develop spatially explicit statistical models ... Participate in fieldwork as needed, including driving government vehicles when necessary to ...

National Park Service

Ecologist

Medora, ND · On-site +1

$61K - $97K/yr

Summary The incumbent serves as a technical advisor in ecology to apply a systems approach to the ... You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. * You may be required to complete ...

CSS, Inc

Quantitative Ecologist

Miami, FL

CSS, Inc. is looking for a qualified candidate to provide quantitative ecology support to the ... Participate in fieldwork on an as-needed basis, including driving government vehicles when ...

US Department of the Interior

Ecologist

Medora, ND

$61K/yr

The incumbent serves as a technical advisor in ecology to apply a systems approach to the study and ... Government; and * whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal ...

GHD

Ecologist

Houston, TX

... government agencies. This role is ideal for a field-savvy professional with strong technical ... Biology, Ecology or related field Experience * Approximately three to five (3-5) years of ...

Versar, Inc.

PTOC Senior Benthic Ecologist

Columbia, MD · On-site

$60/hr

... government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With team ... Knowledge of estuarine benthic ecology is required. Tasks will include managing marine/estuarine ...

CSS, Inc

Quantitative Ecologist

Miami, FL · On-site

CSS, Inc. is looking for a qualified candidate to provide quantitative ecology support to the ... FieldworkParticipate in fieldwork on an as-needed basis, including driving government vehicles when ...

GHD Group

Ecologist

Houston, TX · On-site

... government agencies. This role is ideal for a field-savvy professional with strong technical ... Biology, Ecology or related field Experience * Approximately three to five (3-5) years of ...

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How much do government ecology jobs pay per month?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average monthly pay for government ecology in the United States is $6,793.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $6,666.67 and $8,208.33 per month, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Government Ecology vs Environmental Scientist?

AspectGovernment EcologyEnvironmental Scientist
Required CredentialsBachelor's or higher in Ecology, Environmental Science, or related fields; often government-specific certificationsBachelor's or higher in Environmental Science, Biology, or related fields; certifications vary by employer
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, field sites, laboratoriesResearch institutions, consulting firms, government agencies, fieldwork
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily government agencies like EPA, USDAUniversities, private firms, government agencies
Common Search & ComparisonYesNo

Government Ecology professionals focus on environmental policies, conservation, and managing natural resources within government agencies. Environmental Scientists conduct research, analysis, and provide recommendations across various sectors. While both roles require similar educational backgrounds, Government Ecology roles are more policy and regulation-oriented, often involving public sector work, whereas Environmental Scientists may work in research or private sectors.

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Infographic showing various Government Ecology job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,519 per year, or $39.2 per hour.

Quantitative Ecologist

AIS, Inc.

Miami, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is a national scientific services firm supporting maritime activities requiring certification of compliance with environmental regulations as well as collecting data for use by Federal, State, Municipal, and other government agencies along the US coastline. AIS is looking for a Quantitative Ecologist to support SEFSC Marine Mammal & Turtle Division (MMTD).
Primary Function:
The Quantitative Ecologist will support data management and analysis for the SEFSC Marine Mammal & Turtle Division, applying statistical models and developing simulations to address complex scientific problems. Core focus areas include animal movement and habitat ecology, spatially explicit abundance modeling, marine mammal population dynamics, and quantitative risk assessment evaluating effects of natural and man-made stressors on marine mammal populations. This position is contingent upon contract award and available funding.
Duties / Responsibilities:
  • Develop analytical approaches to address complex questions in marine mammal spatial and/or behavioral ecology related to MMTD priorities and legislative mandates (MMPA and ESA), including assessments of the impact of stressors on marine mammal populations.
  • Identify key data gaps and develop/propose approaches to improve or modify data collection efforts.
  • Participate in fieldwork on an as-needed basis, including driving government vehicles; provide advice and assistance with data collection and data management protocols.
  • Work with MMTD team members to formulate analytical solutions to marine mammal management questions that integrate existing data streams within NOAA.
  • Develop written technical reports and peer-reviewed publications documenting project findings; disseminate scientific results via presentations to diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Attend planning and coordination meetings with MMTD researchers virtually or in person.

Compensation:
Candidates will be paid an hourly rate to be negotiated, and total compensation will vary depending on candidates' depth of experience. This is a full-time position. AIS benefits package includes health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • BS Degree in Marine Science or related field plus five years of relevant experience.
  • Experience with statistical analysis to investigate species-environment relationships, management of large datasets, and visualization of model outputs including species distribution maps.
  • Experience with implementation of legislative mandates such as the Marine Mammal Protection Act and Endangered Species Act for highly endangered marine mammal species.
  • Experience developing survey/sampling design, relationships, and queries to support analyses of biological data from marine mammals, seabirds, and sea turtles, plus ancillary environmental and oceanographic data.
  • Experience collecting marine biological data for research programs in support of government resource management recommendations.
  • Experience providing technical advice to stakeholders and research collaborators on marine science, marine mammal research, and conservation.
  • Proficiency in R/Python, GIS, or similar statistical analysis software for marine biological applications.
  • Ability to organize, process, disseminate, and archive complex biological and environmental datasets using the latest data management tools, especially cloud-based solutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to present technical information to non-technical audiences and publish/present research findings at peer-reviewed forums.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • MS Degree (or higher) in Marine Science, Biology, Oceanography, Ecology, Statistics
  • Experience working with oceanographic and/or climatological data.

Travel:
  • Travel is required. Field data collection from varied surveys and platforms (aerial, ship, unmanned systems); participation in MMTD marine mammal and turtle research and outreach; meetings, workshops, and conferences.

Location:
  • 75 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami FL 33149 (SEFSC Miami Laboratory)

An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of A.I.S. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our employees and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Must be able to work in the U.S. • VEVRAA Federal Contractor • Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals • Equal Opportunity Employer

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