Title: ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYST III
Posted: July 24, 2006. Open until filled
SFEI is seeking to hire (2) ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYST III, for the Watershed and
Wetland Monitoring and Assessment. The positions will be full time, benefited.
A Masters degree in environmental science or related field is a minimum
prerequisite.
Definition: The Environmental Analyst (EA) III contributes to monitoring,
research and data management, including data and information synthesis and
reporting, plus grant writing under general supervision of senior scientific
staff. In general, the EA III must be able to (1) review and synthesize data
and information, (2) undertake analysis of this data and information with
direction from senior staff, (3) work independently in the field with general
direction from senior scientific staff, (4) communicate findings effectively in
writing and in public meetings, and (5) assist in developing successful
proposals for technical projects. A working knowledge of databases, GIS, and
spread sheets is required. The EA will work mainly through the programs in
Wetlands and Watersheds, with opportunities to participate in a variety of
projects carried out by other programs at SFEI. It is expected that the EA will
contribute to the products of these programs with the supervision from
senior science staff.
Salary range: $36,513 $44,216
Advancement Opportunity: The EA will be encouraged to acquire the education,
supervisory skills and increased capacity for independent research and project
development required to advance along the Science track at SFEI. Opportunities
for advancing from EA to Assistant Environmental Scientist will be available,
and successful execution of the such work will contribute to advancement
potential.
Specific Requirements: The nature of the work to be performed by the EA for
the Wetlands and Watershed Programs at SFEI requires a Masters Degree or
equivalent field work experience in fluvial geomorphology and/or stream and
riparian ecology, plus demonstrated writing and computational skills. At least
a working knowledge of fluvial geomorphology is required. Knowledge of riparian
and wetland botany is preferred.
Typical Duties will include:
conducting fieldwork in riverine, riparian, and various wetland systems of
the Bay Area using standard techniques for hydrological, geomorphologic, and
ecological assessment
identifying, compiling, and organizing field data and information from
studies within and outside SFEI
helping maintain and update SFEI databases
participating in critical reviews of technical products in the Wetlands and
Watershed programs
participating in writing technical grants and reports
assisting with public meetings about scientific methods and findings
Contact:
Please send a cover letter and resume to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or by mail to 7770
Pardee Lane, 2nd floor, Oakland, CA 94621.
Additional information about the position and about SFEI may be found at:
http://www.sfei.org/administrative/positions/jobstatus.htm
and
http://www.sfei.org/
