NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
Padilla Bay Monitoring and Laboratory Specialist (Environmental Specialist 2 or 3)
Skagit County - Mt. Vernon, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$51K/yr - $79K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is hiring for the Padilla Bay Monitoring and Laboratory Specialist position within the Department of Ecology. The role involves collecting, managing, and analyzing critical environmental data to support the stewardship of Washington's estuarine and coastal ecosystems.
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Responsibilities
Lead Laboratory Operations: You will oversee the Padilla Bay laboratory, maintaining and repairing sophisticated scientific instruments—such as datasondes—while ensuring the facility remains accredited and safe for staff and visiting researchers
Manage Critical Data: You will perform rigorous quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) on environmental data, developing metadata and managing databases to ensure accurate information is submitted to the national data center
Conduct Field Research: You will collect, process, and analyze water samples, conduct habitat monitoring in intertidal and other nearshore environments, operate research vessels, and perform SCUBA diving tasks to support diverse monitoring and research activities
Analyze and Synthesize Findings: You will use statistical and geospatial (GIS) tools to analyze monitoring results, producing maps, reports, and publications that communicate findings to partners, scientists, and the public
Support the Scientific Community: You will act as a mentor and technical lead, training staff, student researchers, and volunteers on laboratory equipment use, field safety, and standardized sampling procedures
Coordinate Nationally: You will serve as a primary liaison to the NERRS Central Data Management Office, ensuring that Padilla Bay’s monitoring programs align with national standards and contribute to a broader understanding of coastal health
Qualification
Required
Five years of experience and/or education as described below: Experience professional level experience in hands-on environmental monitoring or research Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field
At the Environmental Specialist 2 level (In-Training) $4216-$5666 monthly: 5 years of experience. 4 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits. 3 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate's degree). 2 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits. 1 year of experience AND a Bachelor's degree. A Master's degree or above
At the Environmental Specialist 3 level (Goal Class) $4882-$6576 monthly: 6 years of experience and/or education as described below: Experience professional level experience in hands-on environmental monitoring or research Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field
Whether at ES2 or ES3 level, experience mentioned above must also include demonstrated competencies in the following skill sets: Experience on small boats or motorized watercraft. Experience conducting laboratory procedures using technical equipment. Experience conducting research or monitoring studies. Ability to search, read, and synthesize scientific literature and protocols. Ability to prepare scientific presentations and reports
Preferred
Knowledge or professional experience with methods and techniques of field sampling of water, data gathering with field instruments and multi-parameter instruments, and record keeping
Knowledge, professional experience, and/or certification in R and/or geographic information systems (GIS) software
Experience operating, maintaining, and working on motorized vessels
Completed Motorboat Operator Training Course (MOTC) or Certification Course (MOCC)
Open water SCUBA certification
Advanced open water SCUBA with drysuit certification
American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) scientific diving certification
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s)
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Vacation, Sick, and other Leave
11 Paid Holidays per year
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Deferred Compensation Programs
Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program
Commute Trip Reduction Incentives
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
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Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
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