Water Quality & Field Environmental Scientist

City of Austin; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Competitive retirement plan

Job summary

The City of Austin seeks an Environmental Scientist to conduct and manage environmental protection and assessment projects of varying scope under limited supervision. This role supports the Austin Watershed Protection Department with fieldwork, data collection, analysis, and reporting on water quality, streams, lakes, and groundwater.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field and four years of relevant experience (Master's may substitute).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field with four years of experience.
• Master's degree may substitute for two years of required experience.
• Experience with water quality monitoring and data analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform project planning, prioritization, and tracking of technical resources.
• Conduct site selection and study design.
• Operate/calibrate equipment and perform chemical, biological and physical testing.
• Interpret water quality, flow and biological data.
• Conduct training in sampling and analysis.
• Prepare reports and memos based on data evaluation.
• Review policies, codes, regulations and ordinances.
• Assist in development of code changes and rules development.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Four years of relevant experience

Master's degree may substitute for two years

Tools

R programming

Statistical analysis

Job description

The City of Austin seeks an Environmental Scientist to conduct and manage environmental protection and assessment projects of varying scope under limited supervision. This role supports the Austin Watershed Protection Department with fieldwork, data collection, analysis, and reporting on water quality, streams, lakes, and groundwater.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field and four years of relevant experience (Master's may substitute).