Hybrid Field & Beach Water Quality Specialist

State of Iowa; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Insurance benefits

Vacation & sick leave

9 paid holidays

IPERS retirement

Hybrid telework

Gym facilities onsite

Employee discounts

Zusammenfassung

State of Iowa, Department of Natural Resources, seeks a Water Quality & Beach Monitoring Specialist to support field sampling, lab analyses for HAB toxins, and comprehensive data management for water quality assessments. This role emphasizes safeguarding public health and natural resources through rigorous QA/QC and collaboration with senior staff.

The successful candidate will conduct surface water monitoring, assist with interagency reporting, and participate in program administration

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field.
• Experience with water quality sampling and laboratory analysis.
• Ability to operate field equipment in adverse conditions.
• Strong QA/QC abilities and data management.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.

Aufgaben

• Conduct field sampling for ambient water quality and beaches.
• Perform bench laboratory analyses focusing on HAB toxins and related parameters.
• Assist with data collection, formatting, and synthesis for surface water assessments.
• Collaborate on QA/QC across monitoring programs and site audits.
• Train seasonal staff and assist with SOP development and data summaries.

Kenntnisse

Field sampling

Laboratory analysis

QA/QC

Data management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in environmental science

Tools

GIS

Laboratory instruments

Jobbeschreibung

State of Iowa, Department of Natural Resources, seeks a Water Quality & Beach Monitoring Specialist to support field sampling, lab analyses for HAB toxins, and comprehensive data management for water quality assessments. This role emphasizes safeguarding public health and natural resources through rigorous QA/QC and collaboration with senior staff.

The successful candidate will conduct surface water monitoring, assist with interagency reporting, and participate in program administration