COASTAL ECOLOGIST: The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is seeking an Ecologist (Natural Resource Specialist) to join the Bays and Estuaries (B&E) Team in the Surface Water Resources Division at the agencys headquarters in Austin, Texas. The B&E Team is one section within a highly technical division of the agency, which is charged with maintaining a continuous data collection, modeling, and analytical study program focused on determining the needs for freshwater inflows to Texas estuaries.
Salary range: $3,333- $4,513 *Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Description of Position for Natural Resource Specialist II-IV (Posting Number 10-11): Conduct field studies and ecological analyses and modeling in support of the Bays & Estuaries Program, including work in support of determining freshwater inflow needs for Texas estuaries. Oversee and participate in the planning, execution, and summary of scientific field studies. Manage data resources and monitoring programs, including developing and revising procedural guides. Support continued evaluation of freshwater inflow recommendations for major estuaries in Texas. Serve as liaison at public meetings with stakeholders and scientific committees and communicate analyses and results to general and technical audiences. Work under limited to minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Ability to conduct field work as needed. Travel equal to 20% time. We are seeking a graduate from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelors degree in biology, aquatic or marine science, or related field PLUS a Graduate degree in water resources, water quality, aquatic or wetland science, statistics, or related field. AND Two years experience in scientific research of aquatic, wetland, or estuarine ecosystems, which may include experience gained while conducting thesis/dissertation research, internships, paid research assistantships, or job experience. The candidate should have knowledge and skills in analysis of estuarine ecosystems; knowledge of scientific, engineering, statistical and/or hydrological principles and techniques; knowledge of quantitative analyses of biological communities, population dynamics, and/or aquatic productivity. Additional skills and abilities are listed on the formal job announcement (see below). Please visit our website for a full description of this position and to learn more about the Surface Water Resources Division of the TWDB: http://www.twdb.state.tx.us How to Apply: Please complete a State of Texas Uniform Application for Employment, which can be downloaded from the website www.WorkInTexas.com. You also may attach a cover letter and resume. However, you must include the State of Texas application to be considered for this position. The position is open until filled. Submit completed applications in person, by mail, or by FAX to the: Texas Water Development Board Human Resources Division P.O. Box 13231 1700 North Congress Austin, Texas 78711-3231 Main Line: 512-475-2142 FAX Line: 512-463-7644
