Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Division of Water Supply Protection Seasonal Aquatic Biologist I (Wachusett) Aquatic Biologist I 90days STS Posting ID: J54246 Duties: About the Department of Conservation and Recreation:
The Department of Conservation and Recreation manages one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation and protects and enhances natural resources and outdoor recreational opportunities throughout Massachusetts. DCR is a dynamic agency, and is one of the largest park systems in the nation. The DCR system includes over 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, golf courses, skating rinks, trails and parkways. The Department of Conservation and Recreation Division of Water Supply Protection seeks qualified applicants for the positions of seasonal Aquatic Biologist I. Under the direction of the Environmental Quality Group supervisor or his designees, the successful applicants will: -Participate in field surveys of Wachusett Reservoir by using water quality probes, obtaining water quality and phytoplankton samples, delivering samples to the analytical laboratory, and processing biological samples. -Participate in invasive aquatic plant management activities by scouting for new invasive plants, counting invasive plant fragments, mapping invasive plant beds, and recording plant species occurrence in the Wachusett Reservoir and watershed ponds. -Assist in compiling and entering environmental monitoring data into electronic databases. -Participate in laboratory analysis of water quality samples for characteristics like color and turbidity. -Participate in the sampling and analysis of algae and macroinvertebrate populations and their habitat for the purpose of assessing potential impacts to drinking water quality. -Assist with data analysis preparatory to writing reports on monitoring studies. -Perform other related duties as required. While not required, small boat operation and canoe paddling experience is advantageous as is identification of freshwater aquatic macrophytes. Qualifications: Applications must have at Least (A) two years of fulltime, or equivalent part-time, professional, para-professional or technical experience in marine biology or fisheries management work, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below. Substitutions 1. A Bachelor’s ot higher degree with a major in marine, fisheries, or wildlife biology; fisheries or wildlife management, marine science or oceanography may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of two years of education for one year experience.* *Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. Comments: Seasonal Aquatic Biologist I Scheduled to start on or about May 23, 2016 and end on or about August 29, 2016 How To Apply: Interested persons should respond in writing, accompanied by a resume, cover letter and a DCR Seasonal Application for employment, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date to: John Scannell, Regional Director- Wachusett/Sudbury Section Department of Conservation and Recreation Division of Water Supply Protection 180 Beaman Street West Boylston, MA 01583 An application must be completed and returned with a resume. Resumes will not be considered without an application. Applications are available on the DCR WEB site at www.mass.gov/dcr <http://www.mass.gov/dcr> Once on our website, go to "Inside our Agency" and then "Employment". Links to the various types of applications are there. The Department of Conservation and Recreation, is an affirmative action employer, is committed to ensuring that all of its programs and facilities are accessible to all members of the public. It is the policy of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. Inquiries regarding compliance by the Department of Conservation Title IX and other civil rights laws may be directed to Human Resources at 617-626-1282. This document is available in other formats to accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities.
