Mid-Level Aquatic Scientist
Description
Your role at GEI.
GEI’s Southern California offices continues to grow and are seeking highly motivated Watershed/Lake Management professionals to join our team. The role will involve a mix of project work and technical expertise to deliver projects and grow GEI’s watershed and receiving water quality practice.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties
- Collaborating with and supporting senior scientists and other staff level scientists for a wide range of environmental monitoring and permitting activities
- Support and lead collecting of sediment, water, and biological samples
- Operating field collection equipment (e.g., sediment and water samplers, water quality instruments)
- Preparation of Work Plans and Quality Assurance Project Plans
- Field sample collection permitting and communication (e.g., CDFW, USFWS).
- Boat operations maintenance, trailering, and safety
- Managing and analyzing field collected data
- Summarizing and analyzing laboratory results (chemistry, toxicity, and biological communities)
- Preparing report text and maps, data tables and summaries, and conducting statistical analyses of field collected and laboratory data
- Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) related to data and report review
- Technical and scientific writing
Desired Skills
- Project/task management experience
- Support business development pursuits
- Participating in regional scientific organizations
- Advanced statistical analysis experience (multivariate), GIS
- Knowledge of local and regional water quality regulations (e.g., NPDES permits; Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), State of CA Sediment Quality Objectives (SQOs), Biological objectives, Harmful Algal Bloom, ASBS, and Toxicity Policy; the Clean Water Act Sections 401 and 404; the Porter-Cologne Act; the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act; local and state Municipal and Industrial Stormwater Programs)
Minimum Qualifications
- Candidates must have expertise and training in relevant disciplines (fisheries, aquatic ecology), as well as interest/training in one or more related disciplines (water quality, hydrology, stream restoration, watershed planning, population modeling, statistics, natural resources management, permitting, conservation biology, grant writing, FERC and Endangered Species Act analyses).
- Candidates should be detail-oriented, excellent communicators (both verbal and written), and have the capability to understand and communicate complex technical, regulatory, and management issues related to aquatic ecology.
- Experience with northern and central California aquatic environments is preferred (e.g., Sierra Nevada, Central Valley, Delta, North/Central Coast).
- 6-12 years of prior relevant consulting experience is required; 10+ years is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in fisheries biology, aquatic ecology, or related natural resources field is required; Master’s Degree or PhD is preferred.
We are GEI.
Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.
We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.
With nearly 60 offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry.
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As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.
GEI’s Total Rewards Package
- Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
- Pay Range For This Position: $80,000 – $100,000/year
- Comprehensive Benefits Program, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and More
- Well-Being Program and Paid Parental Leave
- Commuter Benefits
- Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
- GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
- Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
- Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
- Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
- Rewards and Recognition
- GEI-Funded Profit Sharing and 401(k)
- Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder (Learn more here)
- A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- And More…
Environment Requirements
Occupational Exposure Risk Potential | Reasonably Anticipated | Not Anticipated |
Blood borne pathogens | X | |
Chemical | X (Limited) | |
Airborne communicable diseases | X | |
Extreme temperatures | X | |
Radiation | X | |
Uneven surfaces or elevations | X | |
Extreme noise levels | X | |
Dust/particulate matter | X |
Other (exposure risks): |
Usual workday hours: | 8 | 10 | X | 12 | Other work hours |
GEI is an AA/equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans.