{"id":45128,"date":"2022-02-09T13:06:37","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T21:06:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=45128"},"modified":"2022-02-09T13:13:07","modified_gmt":"2022-02-09T21:13:07","slug":"job-aquatic-climate-adaptation-scientist-dept-of-natural-resources-olympia-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-aquatic-climate-adaptation-scientist-dept-of-natural-resources-olympia-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Aquatic Climate Adaptation Scientist, Dept. of Natural Resources (Olympia, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information, please follow this link:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Salary- $50,256.00 &#8211; $67,560.00 Annually<\/p>\n<p><strong>Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lead the deployment, operation, and maintenance of autonomous logging sensor network.<\/li>\n<li>Apply scenario modeling to define place-based research projects<\/li>\n<li>Design and implement hypothesis testing research to understand habitat and species resiliency<\/li>\n<li>Synthesize gathered data and information into reports and presentations to support decision making, aquatic land leasing, and habitat stewardship<\/li>\n<li>Install research plots and monitoring index sites for field experiments and long-term monitoring.<\/li>\n<li>Apply appropriate statistical and numerical models to analyze data and validate findings.<\/li>\n<li>Identify field gear and scientific equipment needed to implement surveys and protocols.<\/li>\n<li>Manage, oversee and engage a growing community science program<\/li>\n<li>Train and coordinate community scientists in collection and use of data.<\/li>\n<li>Lead in the development of training materials for staff and community scientists.<\/li>\n<li>Seek out partnering opportunities with climate disaster vulnerable communities.<\/li>\n<li>Act as DNR representative on community resilience and climate adaptation interagency committees, at public workshops and professional conferences<\/li>\n<li>Use compelling data visualization to convey relevant facts and findings on-line, on FAQ sheets and meeting handouts.<\/li>\n<li>Host public workshops and meetings to present information and engage community members<\/li>\n<li>Create interactive place-based web visuals and maps<\/li>\n<li>Post and distribute data on-line.<\/li>\n<li>Assist other Aquatic Resources staff with field, scientific or technical support as requested.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Required Qualifications:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A minimum of a Bachelor degree in environmental science or related discipline, plus 3 years of experience in aquatic ecosystem research involving field data collection, sample processing, application of statistical models in data analysis, data interpretation, and communicating findings.<\/li>\n<li>Experience leading teams including providing training, and overseeing work products of other staff and collaborators.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with web or online communication platforms.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with spatial data collection (GPS), analysis and mapping systems (GIS).<\/li>\n<li>Excellent writing skills.<\/li>\n<li>Proficiency with data analysis, and use of software for creation of compelling graphics, maps, presentation and reports.<\/li>\n<li>Evidence of ability to summarize complex scientific findings suitable for presenting to a range of audiences.<\/li>\n<li>Ability to work in inclement weather, on beach, wading in rivers and lakes, over water on docks and from watercraft. Also work in work shop, and in office environment.<\/li>\n<li>The incumbent in this position is required to travel. Travel about 15-30% time<\/li>\n<li>A valid driver\u2019s license and have two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and\/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.<\/li>\n<li>DNR Core Competencies:\n<ul>\n<li>Personal Accountability<\/li>\n<li>Value Others<\/li>\n<li>Compassionate Communication<\/li>\n<li>Inspire Others<\/li>\n<li>Commitment to Excellence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>All employees of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Vaccination status will be verified at the time an offer of employment is made. An accommodation may be available for individuals who have a sincerely held religious belief or a medical reason for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccination, based on the essential functions of this position.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Our ideal candidate will also have the qualifications listed below:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Master degree in environmental science or related discipline.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with design and construction of environmental logging sensors and establishing telemetric networks.<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge of ecological processes and human impacts on marine and freshwater aquatic ecosystems.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated experience with sample processing, and data analysis with hydrographic or benthic survey data.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated experience in applying and interpreting multivariate statistics specifically in the monitoring and assessment of aquatic habitats.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with research proposal development and procurement of grant funding.<\/li>\n<li>Experience delivering effective public presentations.<\/li>\n<li>Experience applying science-based recommendations to support resource management decisions.<\/li>\n<li>Experience in applying physical process models, habitat assessments, empirical and statistical models for data analysis and interpretation.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with integrating climate change concepts and science based definitions of resiliency, restoration, mitigation, climate adaptations, and habitat refugia into proposed research projects and technical reports.<\/li>\n<li>Experience building, cataloguing and submitting databases and standardized metadata to federal data archives in compliance national quality assurance<br \/>standards.<\/li>\n<li>Proficient with a programming language or platform suitable for analyzing environmental data.<\/li>\n<li>Proficient with a GIS mapping software (e.g. ArcGIS, QGIS, GRASS, GeoDa).<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple fresh water and marine projects simultaneously and complete assignments on time.<\/li>\n<li>Experience developing and maintaining an online website.<\/li>\n<li>Can effectively cope with change and make sound recommendations with limited information.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with programming, calibration and servicing of underwater data collection instruments (e.g. hydro acoustic sonar, underwater video, temperature,<br \/>light, water level, flow, and conductivity sounds).<\/li>\n<li>Uses ingenuity in dealing with ambiguous situations.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with operating motor boats.<\/li>\n<li>Experience with trailering.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9433,"featured_media":34097,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"_s2mail":"yes"},"categories":[15],"tags":[4,28,33,141,13],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45128"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9433"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=45128"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45128\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":45137,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/45128\/revisions\/45137"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34097"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=45128"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=45128"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=45128"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}