Environmental Scientist III - Aquatic Resources

State of Delaware•Dover, DE

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Watershed Assessment and Management Section oversees the health of the state’s surface water resources and takes actions to protect and improve water quality for aquatic life and human use. The primary responsibilities include conducting stream habitat assessments and biological assessments involving the collection and identification of benthic macroinvertebrates; performing freshwater mussel surveys; and collecting, managing, analyzing, and interpreting water quality data. The position also assists with the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of aquatic habitat restoration projects and related field activities. The position works collaboratively with program staff, other agencies, stakeholders, and project partners to support the assessment, protection, and restoration of Delaware's aquatic resources.

Requirements

Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Life, Physical, or Applied Science or related field.
Two years' experience in analyzing and evaluating scientific data.
Two years' experience in interpreting environmental laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
Two years' experience in technical report writing.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Nice To Haves

Conducting stream habitat assessments and biological assessments involving the collection and identification of benthic macroinvertebrates.
Performing freshwater mussel surveys.
Collecting, managing, analyzing, and interpreting water quality data.
Assisting with the planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of aquatic habitat restoration projects and related field activities.

Responsibilities

Conducts field studies or inspections and evaluations for compliance with permit and regulatory requirements.
Observes, collects, analyzes, reviews and interprets data from standard field studies, compliance inspections, various regulatory submissions or literature and makes recommendations.
Performs statistical analysis of data.
Conducts technical reviews and makes recommendations on permit applications or other various regulatory submissions to ensure compliance with regulations.
Prepares permits, technical reports and/or enforcement case documents.
Responds to technical/regulatory inquiries from other state, local and federal agencies as well as public and private organizations or individuals.