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Environmental Analyst

Posted: June 10, 2009

Job #: RMP 0001

Position open until filled

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/AES 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 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 with work experience in environmental chemistry or environmental science, has 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 to resumessfei.org e-mail or US mail (SFEI, 7770 Pardee Lane, 2nd floor, Oakland, CA 94621). Please be sure to include the Job Posting Number when submitting your cover letter and resume. No phone calls please. For more information on this job posting, the RMP, and the institute, please visit the San Francisco Estuary Institute website



Information Technology Analyst I

Professional Track: Information Technology – Data Management

Posted: June 10, 2009

Job #: DM-CG0001

Position open until filled

SFEI is seeking an Information Technology Analyst (ITA) to become a member of the Data Management team. The ITA will assist in formatting, reviewing, and publishing environmental data from SFEI’s sub-contracting chemistry laboratories for contaminant and discrete environmental data. Additional tasks may include project tracking, metadata management, data analysis and report writing, and fieldwork. This is a full-time position for a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in a pertinent scientific, information management, or computer science field, with an interest in environmental issues.

General Characteristics and Required Skills

  • Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access
  • Knowledge of other types of software (e.g., other relational databases, statistical programs, and graphics programs)
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and follow through with tasks under general guidance from supervising staff
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills

Useful Additional Skills:

  • Programming experience (Visual Basic, Access reports, SQL, other)
  • Desktop support (Windows and/or Mac OS)
  • Knowledge of subjects relating to environmental science (e.g., general chemistry, biology, geology, and aquatic ecology)

Typical Duties Include:

  • Reviewing and formatting monitoring data according to the Institute’s standard guidelines and relational database structure
  • Manipulating data stored in Excel spreadsheets and relational databases
  • Maintaining and updating the content and quality of the Institute’s databases
  • Compiling and analyzing data for various SFEI projects
  • Assisting in the preparation of data summaries and technical reports
  • Resolving issues with data submittals with chemists and management staff at sub-contracting laboratories
  • Updating SFEI’s standard data procedures
  • Collecting water, sediment, fish, and other media for chemical analyses by outside laboratories

Advancement Potential: The ITA will work closely with supervising staff on detailed data management and reporting tasks. Eventually, the ITA will have the opportunity to contribute and possible lead in a variety of projects managed by SFEI. The ITA will be encouraged to acquire the education, supervisory skills, and capacity to effectively manage incoming environmental data including formatting and verifying them so they are accurately and consistently reported on SFEI’s data access website. Opportunities for increasingly advanced work will be available, and successful execution of these tasks will contribute to advancement potential. This track may advance into the Data Manager and Information Technology Manager position.

Contact

Please send your cover letter and resume to resumessfei.org or US mail (SFEI, 7770 Pardee Lane, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94621). No phone calls please. Please be sure to include the Job Posting Number when submitting your cover letter and resume. SFEI is an equal opportunity employer. For more information on this job posting and the Institute’s mission, programs, and staff, visit our website



About Employment at SFEI

SFEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering a relaxed semi-academic work setting with a diverse group of environmental scientists, designers, and administrative support staff.

The Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization created in 1994, with the mission to foster development of the scientific understanding needed to protect and enhance the San Francisco Estuary through research, monitoring, and communication.

SFEI conducts major programs in Contaminants, Wetlands, Watersheds, and Biological Invasions. As a component of the Contaminants program, the RMP is SFEI's largest program. SFEI is currently located in the Oakland Airport/Coliseum area.

Benefits include health insurance for the employee and dependents, life insurance, 403(b) plan with employer match, section 125 plan, paid vacation and paid sick leave.

For a detailed description of the Institute, its activities, programs, location, and staff, please refer to our web site at www.sfei.org.

Benefits

SFEI offers a benefits package including:

  • Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  • A 403(b) deferred compensation plan (SFEI matches up to 5% of your contribution)
  • A term life insurance policy equal to one year's salary
  • Section 125 flexible benefits plan with no SFEI contribution
  • Eleven paid holidays per year
  • Sick leave accrual at the rate of 4 hours per pay period.