Aquatic Biologist 1 (Limited-Term)

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Dauphin County, PA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Aquatic Biologist 1 works with the Department of Environmental Protection, Southcentral Regional Office Clean Water, supporting monitoring and assessment of surface waters. The position contributes to environmental protection programs through field surveys, sample collection, data management, and technical reporting. Findings help evaluate water quality and provide information for environmental programs throughout Pennsylvania.

This is a limited-term, six-month, full-time position. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch. Part-time telework may be available for up to three days per week, subject to having a securely configured high-speed internet connection and working from an approved location in Pennsylvania. Employees unable to telework may report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Telework arrangements may change. New Commonwealth of Pennsylvania employees will start at $27.10 per hour before taxes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree majoring in biological science, natural science, environmental science, or natural resource management, including or supplemented by six college credits in freshwater aquatic biology, aquatic ecology, aquatic botany, water pollution biology, entomology, limnology, or closely related aquatic science coursework; or an equivalent combination of experience and training that includes those six college credits.
• Applicants within three months of graduating with a qualifying degree and credits will be considered to have met the educational requirements.
• Possession of an active motor vehicle license.
• Must meet the Pennsylvania residency requirement.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct waterbody surveys to monitor and assess surface waters.
• Collect biological and water chemistry samples from streams and other surface waters.
• Calibrate and operate field meters during environmental sampling activities.
• Assess habitat conditions and document environmental characteristics observed during surveys.
• Enter, maintain, and update information in electronic databases and GIS systems.
• Prepare technical reports and process biological samples to document survey findings and results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level