Marine Biologist II - Lead Monitoring & Data

State of Main; Augusta (AR); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Vacation Leave

Job summary

The State of Maine invites qualified applicants for a Biologist II in Augusta. The role leads monitoring work in the Marine Unit of the DEP, supporting the Marine Environmental Monitoring Program.

Requires a biology-related degree and supervisory experience, with field and data analysis duties across estuarine and coastal habitats. Travel on boats is required; a strong background in data interpretation, reporting, and public outreach will be valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Wildlife Management, or related field with 3 years’ supervisory lab/field experience.
• Advanced degree in marine biology or ecology preferred.
• Experience supervising technical and field staff.
• Experience with water, sediment or biological monitoring on coastal waters.
• Strong data management and statistical analysis skills.
• Excellent scientific writing and public outreach ability.

Responsibilities

• Purchase and maintain monitoring equipment.
• Implement quality management procedures.
• Conduct water, sediment and biological monitoring.
• Manage and analyze data.
• Develop new methodologies.
• Review permits.
• Assist in reporting for state/federal needs.
• Develop/implement biological assessment methods for estuarine/marine waters and coastal wetlands.
• Create/update communication materials for partners and the public.
• Supervise technical staff.
• Extended in-state, seasonal travel and work on small boats.

Skills

Team leadership

Field biology

Data analysis

SCUBA certification

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field

Advanced degree in marine biology / ecology

Tools

SCUBA certification

Job description

The State of Maine invites qualified applicants for a Biologist II in Augusta. The role leads monitoring work in the Marine Unit of the DEP, supporting the Marine Environmental Monitoring Program.

Requires a biology-related degree and supervisory experience, with field and data analysis duties across estuarine and coastal habitats. Travel on boats is required; a strong background in data interpretation, reporting, and public outreach will be valued.