Environmental Scientist I

Trinity River Authority of Texas • Arlington, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for field activities, environmental data analysis, data management, and quality assurance/quality control tasks. It is permanent, full-time, and requires the ability to make sound decisions under stress, to function independently or as part of a team, and to quickly learn and apply new skills. The environmental scientist significantly contributes to study planning efforts, preparation, and execution of field activities, as well as data management and analysis of large continuously generated data sets. The position requires frequent interaction and coordination with other regional and state entities. Problem-solving skills and attention to detail are paramount. Must complete Texas Boater Education Course within 6 months of hire date unless grandfathered in by law.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, Natural Science or related field.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Must be able to swim.
• Must understand basic statistics and be able to use computer software to analyze data.
• Must have the ability to perform scientific studies.
• Expected to employ undergraduate-level of knowledge in real-world situations.

Nice To Haves

• Some experience in any combination of field-related activities, environmental data collection, and/or water quality monitoring is desired.
• GIS certification preferred.
• The ability to operate boats under 20 feet in length is also desired.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute field studies with supervision. This may require significant effort regarding logistics and other preparations.
• Maintain, calibrate, and oversee field equipment including boats, acoustic Doppler profilers, electrofishing gear, multiprobe instruments, and a variety of other scientific data collection tools.
• 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.
• Work in conjunction with other cities, regional and state agencies in the completion of environmental field studies.
• Create and maintain GIS databases as required.
• Produce high-quality reports. This will require the use of spreadsheets, databases, word processors, and other computer applications.
• Perform literature reviews and investigations regarding specific topics of interest.

What This Job Offers

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