Aquatic Biologist I: Field Surveys & Water Quality

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection, Southcentral Regional Office Clean Water, seeks an Aquatic Biologist 1 to support field surveys and water quality assessments that strengthen environmental protection programs and enhance understanding of Pennsylvania’s surface waters.

You will conduct stream surveys, collect biological and water chemistry samples, calibrate field meters, evaluate habitats, manage data in electronic databases and GIS, and prepare technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a biological/natural/environmental science with six credits in freshwater aquatic biology or related coursework.
• Equivalent combination of education and training with six credits in freshwater aquatic biology or related coursework.
• Educational requirements may be met within three months of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct waterbody stream surveys to support monitoring and assessment of surface waters.
• Collect biological and water chemistry samples from streams and other surface waters.
• Calibrate and operate field meters used during environmental sampling activities.
• Assess habitat conditions and document environmental characteristics observed during surveys.
• Enter, maintain, and update information within electronic databases and GIS systems.
• Prepare reports and process biological samples to document survey findings and results.

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological science / natural science / environmental science including six college credits in freshwater aquatic biology or related coursework

Equivalent combination of experience and training with six college credits in freshwater aquatic biology, aquatic ecology, aquatic botany, water pollution biology, entomology, limnology, or related aquatic science coursework

Job description

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection, Southcentral Regional Office Clean Water, seeks an Aquatic Biologist 1 to support field surveys and water quality assessments that strengthen environmental protection programs and enhance understanding of Pennsylvania’s surface waters.

You will conduct stream surveys, collect biological and water chemistry samples, calibrate field meters, evaluate habitats, manage data in electronic databases and GIS, and prepare technical