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State of Washington · 1 month ago

Columbia River Basin Field Lead (Natural Resource Scientist 2)

Walla Walla, WA

Part-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

The State of Washington's Department of Ecology is seeking a Columbia River Basin Field Lead within the Environmental Assessment Program. This role involves balancing complex field operations with scientific analysis, requiring strong coordination and communication skills to align fieldwork and data management across multiple teams and agencies.

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Responsibilities

Consult with lead scientists, supervisors, and agency management to define research goals and implement specialized natural resource science studies

Develop, implement, and update Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure high-quality data and regulatory compliance

Plan, lead, and coordinate field operations across the Upper and Middle Columbia River Basin, including logistics, sampling design, and safety oversight

Conduct environmental field surveys, collect and prepare samples (water, sediment, tissue), and perform stream flow measurements, often utilizing specialized boats and equipment

Perform data analysis and quality assurance reviews of environmental data using software tools such as GIS, databases, and statistical programs

Prepare detailed scientific reports and presentations, interpret findings and formulate recommendations in collaboration with project leads

Manage and maintain environmental data systems, ensure accuracy and compliance with state and federal data reporting requirements (e.g., EIM, WQX)

Promote safety and collaboration by participating in program meetings, maintaining required training, and reviewing technical documents, SOPs, and environmental standards

Qualification

Environmental ToxicologyField Operations CoordinationData AnalysisQuality Assurance Project PlansEnvironmental MonitoringScientific Research MethodsStatistical SoftwareCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsAdaptability

Required

Seven (7) years of experience and/or education as described below: Experience: research and field work involving environmental toxicology and monitoring

Education involving a major study in Environmental Toxicology

7 years of experience

6 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits

5 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate's degree)

4 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits

3 years of experience AND a Bachelor's degree

1 years of experience AND a Master's degree

no experience AND a Ph.D