The information below provides a job description for a full-time macroinvertebrate biologist position with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency in Brainerd Minnesota. The expiration date for this position is March 14th, 2014. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is seeking a macroinvertebrate biologist to lead field crews for the collection of macroinvertebrate communities, habitat measurements, stream channel condition throughout Northern Minnesota. The applicant will also be responsible for data entry, data management, preparation of reports and the interpretation of macroinvertebrate communities for state water quality assessments. The applicant must have a Bachelor's degree in aquatic biology or closely related field, with coursework and field experience collecting and interpreting macroinvertebrate communities. The applicant must be physically able to perform field work associated with monitoring projects, often under adverse conditions. This may include loading/unloading vehicles and boats with field equipment, carrying equipment over uneven terrain to sites, launching boats, or portaging canoes. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with biological indicators of water quality, leadership experience demonstrated in previous work/projects, experience with statistical packages and graphics, familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Access and experience with GPS equipment and GIS software. The link below provides specific information on how to apply for this full- time position. Prospective applicants may contact Jane Walton ([email protected]) for more information about the position. https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/JobPosting/9565ac7629a7eee2e33d3063f729f9 dc/View
