Environmental Analyst with the Regional Monitoring Program

Requisition No: RMP 002

Title: Environmental Analyst (EA)

SFEI is seeking an Environmental Analyst (EA) to assist with the Regional Monitoring Program for Water Quality in the San Francisco Bay (RMP). The RMP evaluates the health of the San Francisco Bay through the monitoring of water, sediment, biological samples, and other environmental media. This is a full-time position for a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in environmental chemistry or environmental sciences. Work experience in environmental chemistry or environmental science a plus.

Definition:

The EA will support monitoring, research and data management activities undertaken by the RMP. In general, the EA must be able to:

1. collect, process, analyze, review, and synthesize data and information from various sources,
2. work independently in the field with general direction from senior scientific staff, and
3. communicate findings effectively in reports, memorandum, scientific journals, and public presentations.

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 associate environmental scientist (AES) to environmental scientist (ES) will be available, and successful execution of the types of work listed below will contribute to advancement potential.

Specific requirements:

The work to be performed by the EA for the RMP requires a Bachelor’s degree with work experience in environmental chemistry or environmental science, excellent writing and data management skills. An understanding of environmental fate and transport processes is a requirement and ideally the candidate will be most familiar with trace organic substances such as PAHs, PBDEs, and PCBs. The candidate will have familiarity and/or experience with standard environmental laboratory methods (e.g., AAS, GC-MS, ICP-MS, etc.); however, the position includes minimal laboratory work, as nearly all RMP analyses are conducted by outside subcontractors. Excellent writing skills and ability to synthesize information is required for this position. Candidates should be willing to contribute to or lead aspects of the field work that may periodically involve working unusual hours (e.g., late nights, early mornings, and weekends). Candidates must have a valid California Driver’s License and must be capable of carrying 40 pound field equipment for short durations.

Duties under the RMP are likely to be diverse and require an enthusiastic team-oriented employee. Typical duties will include:

• Sampling streams and storm drains of the Bay area using standard techniques for hydrological and chemical assessments to estimate contaminant loads into the Bay.
• Collecting water, sediment, fish, and other media for chemical analyses by outside laboratories.
• Identifying, compiling, and organizing field and laboratory data and information from studies within and outside of SFEI. Experience with Access, Excel, and statistical software packages is a plus.
• Assisting in the maintenance of the RMP data base and web data access.
• Conducting verification/validation (QA/QC) of RMP data and working with laboratories to trouble-shoot analyses and reporting issues as needed.
• Participating in writing technical reports, journal articles, memorandum, and internal reports.
• Coordinating meetings among stakeholders, regulators, and permittees. Assisting in the development of posters and presentations for public meetings and conferences.

Contact:

Please send a cover letter and resume, referencing the requisition number, to resumes at sfei.org or via US mail (SFEI, 4911 Central Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804). No phone calls please.