Marine Scientist Senior
Marine Scientist Senior
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$ 60000 - 65000
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Job Description
Title: Marine Scientist Senior
State Role Title: Scientist II
Hiring Range: $60000-$65000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location:Dept of Health
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
This Marine Scientist position is an opportunity for a well-qualified motivated individual with a focus on environmental quality and public health. It is based out of the Division of Shellfish Safety and Waterborne Hazards field office in Kilmarnock VA. This position is responsible for conducting complex investigations into impairments of shellfish growing areas identifying potential pollution sources and exploring remediation opportunities. Key duties include conducting field and laboratory analyses of marine biotoxins and harmful algal blooms; developing research methods and experimental design; performing complex sample collections including land and vessel-based studies time-series analyses and watershed surveys. This role also ensures data quality assurance conducts statistical analyses and designs databases and assesses hydrographic and meteorological factors that influence the distribution residence time and fate of pollutants. This position serves as technical experts in the development of management plans for areas with predictable patterns of pollution and conducts sampling and assessment during emergency response events.
The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays medical dental vision and life insurance retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick family/personal and annual leave.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Broad working knowledge of the marine environment biology
environmental health and water quality.
2. In-depth knowledge of data collection and analyses including the
design and use of complex computer databases and Geographic
Information System software.
3. Working knowledge of the use of field scientific instruments and
environmental sampling to measure environmental parameters
accurately.
4. Working skills in the trailering launching landing maneuvering
and piloting of outboard powered boats.
5. Experience working in a laboratory setting including preparation of
samples maintenance of laboratory equipment and adherence to
safety and quality assurance protocols.
6. Must be able to obtain a Virginia DGIF/ NASBLA boat operator
safety-training certificate.
7. Extensive knowledge gained through training or experience in marine
science or a related scientific discipline.
Additional Considerations
1 Relevant professional experience working both independently and as part
of a team.
2. The selected applicant must possess robust written and oral
communication skills
3. The responsibilities require a working knowledge of experimental
design; hypothesis testing; project coordination; quality
assurance/control principles and techniques; technical writing.
Federal/State laws and regulations; algal bacterial and viral fields and
laboratory analyses.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed mailed or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Services Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial credit driving background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture hair type and protective hairstyles such as braids locks and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: .
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration
Contact Information
Name: Isis Romero
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at .
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022- February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Employment Type
Full-Time
