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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · 1 day ago

Aquatic Biologist 1 (Limited Term)

Dauphin County, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking passionate individuals for the position of Aquatic Biologist 1 within the Department of Environmental Protection. The role involves collecting surface water data, maintaining monitoring equipment, and engaging in laboratory analysis to ensure the health of aquatic ecosystems.

Non Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Collecting surface water data in accordance with Pennsylvania's established protocols and assessment techniques, focusing on biological, chemical, physicochemical, and physical parameters

Upkeep of water quality monitoring equipment

Downloading and documentation of field meter readings

Processing and preservation of water and biological samples for laboratory analysis

Recording field and site observations, ensuring all relevant locational details, dates, times, and sample-specific comments are accurately noted

Engaging in laboratory processing and evaluation of surface water samples, which includes subsampling macroinvertebrate specimens and filtering water samples for subsequent analysis

Data entry for surface water quality metrics

Assisting in the creation of comprehensive water quality reports, which involves drafting narratives, exporting data, performing statistical analyses, generating GIS maps, compiling data tables, and conducting literature reviews

Maintenance of water quality instruments, vehicles, and watercraft

Inputting data in a specified format that adheres to the quality standards outlined by guidance, training, and policy across all of the Department of Environmental Protection’s electronic data systems

Qualification

Aquatic biologyEnvironmental scienceData analysisGIS mappingWater quality monitoringField observationsStatistical analysisLaboratory processingCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

A bachelor's degree with a major in a 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

An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes six college credits in freshwater aquatic biology, aquatic ecology, aquatic botany, water pollution biology, entomology, limnology, or closely related aquatic science coursework

Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits

This position requires possession of a valid motor vehicle license

You must meet the PA residency requirement

You must be able to perform essential job functions