ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Environmental Scientist, Senior
Environmental Scientist III

POSITION SUMMARY
This position is similar to the Environmental Scientist I but operates with more autonomy and with greater proficiency and sophistication regarding data analysis. This permanent, full-time position is primarily responsible for field activities and environmental data analysis. This position requires the ability to make sound decisions under stress, to function independently or as part of a team, and to learn and apply new skills to the position. Environmental Scientist II significantly contributes to study planning efforts, preparation and execution of field activities, and the management and analysis of data, either collected during field activities or acquired from other sources. The position requires frequent interaction and coordination with other regional and state entities. Problem-solving skills are paramount.

This position will office in Euless, TX.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Plan, coordinate, and execute field studies with little or no supervision. This may require significant effort regarding logistics and other preparations.

2. Maintain, calibrate, and oversee field equipment including boats, acoustic Doppler profilers, electrofishing gear, multiprobe instruments, and a variety of other scientific data collection tools.

3. Process and manage data produced in the field and laboratory, or acquired from third parties. This may include data entry, quality assurance, reporting, analysis, and formatting.

4. Work in conjunction with other cities, and regional, and state agencies in the completion of environmental field studies.

5. Create and maintain GIS databases as required.

6. Produce high-quality reports. This will require the use of spreadsheets, statistical packages, databases, word processors, and other computer applications.

7. Perform literature reviews and investigations regarding specific topics of interest. Assimilate this information into current and future projects.

WORK LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Regularly leads the work of other employees.
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Will have responsibility over a portion of study budgets. Will be expected to make decisions regarding equipment and supply needs and purchases. Will review invoices for project-specific contracts.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
(required level of education)
Bachelor’s degree in an environmental field required. Master’s degree preferred.
EXPERIENCE
(minimum years and types of related experience required)
Two years of experience including field-related activities, environmental data collection, and/or water quality monitoring is required. The ability to operate boats under 20 feet in length is desired.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
(any specialized certifications licenses or registrations required by TRA or other authority in order to do the job, including those the incumbent must be able to obtain)
Valid Texas driver's license. GIS certification desired.
KNOWLEDGE
(Information or facts that employee must know in order to be able to perform the work)
This is a mid-level scientist position requiring specialized knowledge including advanced knowledge of water quality and aquatic systems. All requirements of Environmental Scientist I also applies.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
(developed capability to use or apply knowledge effectively or dexterity/coordination in the performance of physical tasks)
Must be able to plan, prepare for, and execute field studies. This includes operating under adverse conditions. Expected to employ undergraduate or graduate-level knowledge in real-world situations. Must be able to swim.
GUIDANCE RECEIVED
Follows general instructions and established precedents. Follows general supervisory instructions, as well as, policies and precedents open to judgment in some areas and more specific guidelines, policies, and procedures in others. Based on knowledge of policies, precedents, and procedures may regularly assist others with standard work methods and problems.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Frequent (estimated 25% of the time) fieldwork under adverse conditions including extreme heat or rain with exposure to potential flora and fauna (snakes, poison ivy, etc.). Occasional exposure to treated effluent and water is known to exceed water quality limits for bacteria.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED
All manner of field equipment including data sounds, electrofishing gear, boats, etc.