Field Scientist: Watershed Monitoring & GIS

City of Cambridge; Cambridge (MA); Presencial; USD 40 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Cambridge Water Department, through its Watershed Management Division, seeks a Watershed Management Assistant to support field monitoring, lab analyses, and data management for the Source Water Protection Program. You will work under the supervisors to gain hands-on experience in water resources management and watershed protection.

Responsibilities include field sampling, laboratory work, and GIS-related tasks, with opportunities to engage in public education events and data presentation.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in biology, hydrology, ecology, environmental science, or a related field.
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office programs.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to work in field conditions daily, in all weather.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• The City of Cambridge's workforce is diverse and requires interaction with people of varied identities and backgrounds.

Responsabilidades

• Collect water quality, algae, and macroinvertebrate samples in the field.
• Perform in-stream flow measurements and site inspections.
• Maintain databases and present data findings in reports and briefings.
• Create GIS maps and edit spatial data; assist ArcGIS Online dashboards.
• Assist with public education and outreach materials for watershed projects.
• Support laboratory analyses and equipment calibration and maintenance.

Conhecimentos

MS Office

Writing skills

Verbal communication

Formação académica

Bachelor’s in biology/hydrology/ecology

Ferramentas

ArcGIS

R programming

Microscopes

Water quality equipment

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Cambridge Water Department, through its Watershed Management Division, seeks a Watershed Management Assistant to support field monitoring, lab analyses, and data management for the Source Water Protection Program. You will work under the supervisors to gain hands-on experience in water resources management and watershed protection.

Responsibilities include field sampling, laboratory work, and GIS-related tasks, with opportunities to engage in public education events and data presentation.