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This position combines environmental science, quantitative analysis,\nmodeling, coding, and data management to help Oka’ staff and project partners better understand complex\nenvironmental systems and support science-based decision-making.\nThe ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in environmental sciences and the technical ability to analyze, model,\nand interpret environmental data using tools such as Python, R, SQL, GIS, and related analytical platforms. This position\nwill work across Oka’s focus areas to develop models, automate analytical processes, evaluate environmental datasets,\nsupport research and field activities, and translate technical results into useful information for researchers,\ncommunities, resource managers, and decisionmakers.\nEssential Job Duties\nConduct quantitative analysis of environmental datasets related to water resources, watershed conditions, land\nmanagement, climate, infrastructure, and other Oka’ research and community projects.\nDevelop, apply, and evaluate environmental models to better understand environmental processes, assess\nconditions, evaluate scenarios, and support project management decisions.\nDevelop scripts, analytical tools, and automated workflows using Python, R, SQL, or similar programming\nlanguages to process, analyze, model, and visualize environmental data.\nAssist project teams with the selection, application, interpretation, and refinement of environmental and\nstatistical modeling approaches.\nIntegrate environmental datasets from multiple sources, including field observations, laboratory results, GIS and\nremote sensing products, monitoring networks, databases, and publicly available datasets.\nApply GIS and spatial analysis techniques to evaluate environmental conditions, identify spatial patterns,\ndevelop project tools, and support environmental modeling.\nDevelop maps, figures, dashboards, reports, and other visualization products that clearly communicate\nenvironmental conditions, analytical findings, model outputs, and project results.\nMaintain organized and reproducible datasets, analytical workflows, code, model documentation, and metadata\nso that technical work can be understood and used by other project staff.\nOther duties as assigned by Supervisor or designee.\nOmission of specific statement of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. \nQualifications\nREQUIRED:\nMaster’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Hydrology, Natural\nResources, Ecology, Geography, Geospatial Science, or a closely related field.\nStrong understanding of environmental science principles and the ability to interpret environmental and natural\nresource data within the context of physical and ecological systems.\nExperience analyzing environmental, water resource, natural resource, or related scientific datasets.\nExperience using GIS for spatial analysis, environmental assessment, mapping, or development of map-based\nproject tools.\nExperience with quantitative analysis, statistical analysis, environmental modeling, or other computational\napproaches used to evaluate environmental systems.\nExperience working with structured datasets and applying appropriate data organization, documentation, and\nquality-control practices.\nProficiency with Python, R, SQL, or similar programming languages for environmental analysis, modeling,\nscripting, and workflow automation.\nExperience developing, calibrating, validating, or applying environmental, hydrologic, watershed, ecological,\nstatistical, or geospatial models.\nPREFERRED:\nPh.D. in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Hydrology, Natural Resources,\nEcology, Geography, Geospatial Science, or a closely related field.\nFamiliarity with tools i.e. SQL, Python, or R for scripting and automation.\nExperience applying artificial intelligence or machine learning tools to environmental or scientific applications,\nincluding data analysis, predictive modeling, pattern identification, classification, automation, or decision\nsupport tools.\nFamiliarity with integrating AI-assisted tools into scientific workflows while maintaining appropriate data quality,\ndocumentation, validation, and human review.\nLicenses/Certifications\nCurrent FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate or must obtain certification within 90 days of employment.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging for different audiences\nExcellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously\nAdvanced communication skills with ability to effectively coordinate outreach initiatives\nEvidence of field-based work and data collection.\nMust have a strong work ethic and lead by example\nMust be a professional, credible and respected representative of the institution internally and in the community\nDemonstrated willingness and ability to act ethically and socially responsible\nAbility to communicate in a courteous manner\nPhysical Demands\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully\nperform the essential functions of the job.\nRegularly required to walk and traverse uneven terrain, stand, bend, or climb over natural features\nAbility to 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Ability to lift and carry moderate loads; operate basic field equipment and vehicles as needed for site visits,\nmonitoring, and prescribed fire activities; and use appropriate personal protective equipment. Mix of office work and frequent field visits to farms, ranches, burn sites, and partner locations in southern\nOklahoma, with regular regional travel. Occasional evening or weekend work to accommodate producer schedules, field conditions, and community events.\nConstantly required to remain in a seated position for extended periods\nFrequently required to communicate effectively with diverse populations\nRegularly performs tasks that involve repetitive wrist and finger movement\nRegularly operates a computer and other standard office equipment\nOccasionally required to move about the office and similar spaces\nWork Environment\nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounter while\nperforming the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with\ndisabilities to perform the essential functions.\nThe work environment is a mix of office work and frequent field visits to farms, ranches, burn sites, and partner locations in southern Oklahoma, with regular regional trave. The position requires occasional travel, including overnight stays, with potential exposure to various outdoor weather conditions during field activities.\nSupervisory Responsibility\nNone\nEast Central University, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, marital status, genetic information, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admission, employment, financial aid, and educational services. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Employment Services Director, 1100 E. 14th St., Danley Hall 111, Ada, OK 74820, (580) 559-5260.\nPlease ensure you have completed the Equal Opportunity Data Form with your application. https://www.ecok.edu/employment-services/equal_opportunity_data_form_accessible.pdf","description_format":"text","description_chars":8364,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"master","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":[],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Education","Events & Ticketing","Higher Education"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-29T07:08:06Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":22,"band":"cold","label":"Long shot","p_open":1,"p_active":0.492,"p_room":0.45,"age_days":40,"expected_fill_days":21,"reasons":["conf:1","win:tail"],"computed_at":"2026-10-06T05:45:30Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/ecok-environmental-data-specialist","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/ecok-environmental-data-specialist.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-07T00:28:18Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":767,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":4233,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-08T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":1889166},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=1889166"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fecok-environmental-data-specialist"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fecok-environmental-data-specialist"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fecok-environmental-data-specialist"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/ecok-environmental-data-specialist\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fecok-environmental-data-specialist"}]}