Environmental Scientist Senior

Profile

Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Life Science, Natural Science or related field plus six years of relevant experience.
Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Life Science, Natural Science or related field plus four years of relevant experience.
One additional year of experience may substitute for one year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four years.
Licenses or Certifications:
None
Notes to Applicants
DEPARTMENT
OVERVIEW
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community: What does the Watershed Protection Department do?
This position provides review of potential impacts to wetland Critical Environmental Features and floodplains for development permits such as site plans, subdivisions and zoning cases. Responsibilities include field work to verify and delineate wetlands and document floodplain health; review of construction plans; the use of
GIS
and other review software for data entry, site evaluation and plan interpretation; and communication with applicants, staff and various boards and commissions.
TRAVEL
If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program
, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
EDUCATION
Education verification will be conducted on the top candidate.
ASSESSMENT
A standardized assessment will be given as part of the interview process.
EMPLOYMENT
APPLICATION
(Please read carefully):
When completing the City of Austin Employment Application:
• Include details on the application or prior or current work history with the City of Austin.
• A resume and cover letter are required. They do not substitute for a complete employment application.
• A detailed and complete employment application will help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position.
• Include details on the application of any previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications and relevant experience. Provide each job title and employment dates for all jobs on the application. Your work history should include duties you performed. “See Resume” is not acceptable and your application will be considered incomplete.
• Work history must include the month and year of employment and whether it was full or part-time work.
• Any relevant work history on the resume must also be reflected in the employment application in order to be considered.
Pay Range
$31.65 – $39.56
Hours
40 hours per week, Monday – Friday

May require working outside of normal business hours, including weekends and holidays, as dictated by business needs.
Job Close Date
02/28/2023
Type of Posting
External
Department
Watershed Protection
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Technical
Location
505 Barton Springs Road Austin Texas 78704
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience:
Experience interpreting and applying environmental policies, codes, regulations, and ordinances.
Experience preparing and presenting scientific or legal information to stakeholders, the public, Boards and Commissions or similar entities.
Experience reading construction plans.
Experience conducting field surveys for the identification and evaluation of environmental features such as rimrocks, caves, bluffs, seeps, springs, karst features, streams, floodplains or wetlands.
Experience advocating for the protection of natural resources.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
Perform project planning, prioritization, and tracking of technical resources
Conduct site selection and study design
Operate/calibrate equipment
Perform chemical, biological and physical testing and classification
Interpret water quality, flow and biological data
Conduct training in sampling and analysis
Organize and prepare reports and memos based on data evaluation
Review and interpret policies, codes, regulations and ordinances
Perform environmental assessments on proposed capital projects, systems, programs and development plans
Assist in development of code changes and rules development
Responsibilities
- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIES
*An employee at the Environmental Scientist Sr. level does not supervise, but may provide leadership, guidance, and technical support to others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
Knowledge of city practice, policy, and procedures.
Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Skill in using computers and related software applications.
Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.
Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Ability to train others.
Criminal Background Investigation
This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation
EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please **** or
TTY
(512) 974-2445.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within
the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

Company info

Sign Up Now - ScientistCrossing.com