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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · 1 day ago

Aquatic Biologist 1 (Limited Term)

Dauphin County, PA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a dedicated individual for the role of Aquatic Biologist 1 within the Department of Environmental Protection. This position focuses on environmental conservation and involves taxonomic identification and isolation of aquatic vectors, supporting programs that safeguard natural resources and promote sustainability.

Non Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities include the taxonomic identification and isolation of black flies, ticks, and mosquitoes, which are crucial for the Black Fly Suppression, Tick Surveillance, and West Nile Virus Control Programs

Accurate identification is vital for isolating specific mosquito species that act as vectors for various pathogens, enabling effective testing

The resulting data plays a critical role in evaluating the risks posed to human health from mosquito exposure in the environment

Additionally, this information is invaluable for internal staff and county partners, as it aids in understanding species distribution and abundance, which are essential for making informed control decisions

The Aquatic Biologist will also support the collection of arthropod samples from a statewide surveillance network, manage data entry, and sort macroinvertebrates to assess water quality

Qualification

Aquatic biologyEntomologyAquatic ecologyData managementTeam 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