Environmental Scientist Technician or Environmental Scientist

Job Description:

Environmental Scientist Technician or Environmental Scientist

Description

Minimum Qualifications
This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon candidate qualifications:

Environmental Scientist Technician

• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Mathematics, Data Science, Natural Sciences or related field OR
• Graduation with an Associate’s degree from an accredited community college with major course work in above mentioned fields and two (2) years of relevant experience.
• One (1) year of experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:
Valid Texas Class “C” Driver License.

Environmental Scientist:

• 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:
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?

POSITION OVERVIEW :
The Applied Watershed Science section ( AWS ) integrates watershed science into the department’s policies, practices, programs, and projects. Environmental scientists in this group work on a diverse set of watershed studies, including hydrologic characterization, groundwater, stormwater, and baseflow water quality monitoring, as well as aquatic and riparian ecosystem studies. They also assess and develop best practices for stormwater treatment of urban runoff.

This position will primarily assist in the field collection of water quality samples and creek discharge data, in addition to supporting project teams in the installation, maintenance, calibration and operation of surface water monitoring equipment, and aid in the record management of environmental data including geospatial data in Geographic Information System ( GIS ) databases. This position will include a large component of field work within the Austin-area creeks.

SALARY :
This position is posted at multiple levels and will be filled based on qualifications.
Environmental Scientist Technician- $23.44 - 26.83
Environmental Scientist- $29.23 - $36.54

EDUCATION :
Verification of education will be conducted on the top candidate.

ASSESSMENTS :
The candidate selected to interview is subject to pre-employment screening assessments to evaluate skill levels and competencies required for this position.

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 is required. It does 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
See Notes to Applicants for salary ranges

Hours
8 :00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday - Friday with the ability for a 60% telework schedule per week after initial training period. Exceptions may apply subject to the business needs of the department.

May require working outside of normal business hours, including emergency events, evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by business needs.
Job Close Date 02/04/2025 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
Experience with field equipment/instrumentation/data for water quality samples, hydrology and/or stream gauging in a variety of weather conditions.

Experience working with your hands/small tools installing or maintaining electronic and/or mechanical instrumentation.

Experience with a database and/or GIS to enter/QC/retrieve data.

Knowledge, experience and comfort with equity, inclusion, and diversity and how these dynamics affect both a work group as well as the community that the work group serves.

Ability to travel to more than one work location
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. Please select the appropriate job description. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Environmental Scientist Technician
Environmental Scientist
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
This position is posted at multiple levels. Please select the appropriate job description. 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 Technician
Environmental Scientist
Criminal Background Investigation This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation EEO/ADA
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 Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Environmental Scientist Technician position are: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geology, Mathematics, Data Science, Natural Sciences or related field OR Graduation with an Associate’s degree from an accredited community college with major course work in above mentioned fields and two (2) years of relevant experience. One (1) year of experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four (4) years. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?

• Yes
• No

* Describe your experience with field equipment/instrumentation/data for water quality samples, hydrology and/or stream gauging and describe your level or comfort/experience working in the field collecting environmental data in various weather conditions.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience working with your hands/small tools installing or maintaining electronic and/or physical instrumentation.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience with a database and/or GIS to enter/QC/retrieve data.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your knowledge, experience and comfort with equity, inclusion, and diversity and how these dynamics affect both a work group as well as the community that the work group serves.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?

• Yes
• No

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents