Minimum Qualifications
Environmental Scientist
Education and/or Equivalent Experience: - Bachelor’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.
- Master’s Degree may substitute for two years of the required experience.
Licenses and Certifications Required: Environmental Scientist Senior
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: Notes to Applicants
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW :
Please learn more about our department and how we serve our community:
What does the Watershed Protection Department do?
POSITION OVERVIEW :
The Geologic Drainage Systems team performs hydrogeologic and hydrologic research including but not limited to groundwater and surface water quality and flow evaluation studies, karst investigations; tracing studies; and identifiying the sources of urban discharges using geochemistry. We intend to hire two employees with one position focusing more on hydrogeology projects and the other focusing more on surface hydrology projects, but both positions will include interdisciplinary work and collaboration with other scientists in the Applied Watershed Science Section. The team seeks candidates with the following skills: written and oral communication; project management and environmental study design; field work skills, monitoring station construction experience; environmental data analysis; and the ability to work both independently and with a team.
ESSENTIAL STATUS :This position has been designated as an Essential Employee position. In the event of a city-designated extraordinary situation or emergency condition, essential employees provide services that impact the public health, safety, utility services, and welfare of members of the Austin community and other employees, as well as ensure the continuity of essential operations. Essential Employees may be called back in during such events, required to modify their schedule, assigned to a city-designated work site, or retained on-site to assist with operations and recovery.
EDUCATION :Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate.
ASSESSMENT :An assessment will be given as part of the interview process.
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.
BENEFITS :Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click
here for more information.
ABOUT YOUR 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
$28.85 - $36.06
$31.81 - $39.76
Hours
40 hours per week, Monday - Friday with the ability for a 50% telework schedule within a two-week period. Exceptions may apply subject to the business needs of the department.
May require working outside of normal business hours, including evenings, weekends, and
holidays as dictated by business needs.
Job Close Date 08/07/2024 Type of Posting External Department Watershed Protection Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 505 Barton Springs Road Austin Texas 78704 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience: - Experience planning and conducting surface water and/or groundwater research studies, including site evaluation, study design, field execution, data interpretation, and reporting.
- Experience with the geology and/or hydrogeology of central Texas.
- Experience performing field work using a variety of methods and equipment, under a variety of conditions.
- Experience with various analytical methods for environmental data.
- Licensed Professional Geoscientist or Geoscientist-in-Training in State of Texas; or experience with design, construction, and/or operations and maintenance of permanent field monitoring stations.
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. Environmental Scientist Environmental Scientist Sr. 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.
Environmental Scientist Environmental Scientist Sr. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
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.
Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The Environmental Scientist role requires a Bachelor'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. Master's Degree may substitute for two years of the required experience. Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this role?
* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?
* Please describe your experience planning and conducting environmental research projects, including study design, data analysis, interpretation, and reporting. Provide specific examples of studies and your responsibilities.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience and/or familiarity with the geology of Central Texas, specifically the Austin area and urban settings.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience performing environmental field work, specifically highlighting methods and equipment you are familiar with and any construction experience.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience performing analysis of environmental data. Specifically highlight any experience developing flow rating curves, performing spatial analysis using ArcGIS products, and running statistical analysis, including software you are familiar with.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please indicate if you are a Licensed Professional Geoscientist in Texas or a Geoscientist-ln-Training in Texas; if you are not licensed but possess the required education and/or experience for licensure, please say so. Or indicate if you have experience constructing, maintaining, and/or operating surface water monitoring stations.
(Open Ended Question)
Optional & Required DocumentsRequired Documents Cover Letter Resume
Optional Documents
