Aquatic Scientist (On-Call)
Aquatic Scientist (On-Call)
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan design permit mitigate and restore for projects across our communities infrastructure systems open spaces and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California the Pacific Northwest and the Southeastern United States.
We are looking for an experienced part-time Aquatic Scientistto join our NorCal teamsomeone with a passion for safely working on boats and a strong desire to conduct aquatic science field investigations. The position will be responsible for the safe operation of research vessels and provide leadership and oversight on technical field deployments. The Aquatic Scientist will also aid in ensuring that our team has the training support and functioning equipment necessary to conduct our work. Qualified candidates will have experience and professional certifications in boat operation safety and a strong background in the fish and aquatic science fieldwork. This is a part-time opportunity that will include approximately 70% fieldwork in the Central Valley and San Francisco Bay Area. Maintenance work may involve upkeep and repair of boats and scientific equipment at our West Sacramento warehouse the Sacramento Marina or elsewhere within the region. This position would commence on August 18 2025.
This role will support and/or lead a variety of job duties primarily fisheries surveys/field work and other aquatic (e.g. water quality hydrology) addition to the safe operation of boats to support project work. The position will involve extensive fieldwork both locally and potentially on overnight assignments.
Who You Are
- A bachelors degree in the Natural Sciences field is required. A masters degree is desired.
- A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience is required especially aquatic science research equipment and instrumentation.
- Motorboat Operator Certification is required. First Aid and CRP certification is also a must.
- You enjoy fieldwork and can walk long distances carrying a backpack; and are able to lift at least 50 pounds.
- You are confident working outside in remote and rural settings as well as in urban environments.
- Physical outdoor work may include but may not be limited to work in all types of weather traversing uneven ground and sometimes steep terrain in forested environments fields arid lands along stream banks and in coastal/intertidal areas. You may be exposed to inclement weather and uncomfortable working conditions. Some night and/or weekend work may be required.
What You Will Do for ESA
- Lead crews of aquatic scientists conducting field research and monitoring.
- Contribute to monitoring design and scheduling efforts.
- Collaborate with a team of multidisciplinary scientists.
- Maintain and deploy scientific equipment.
- Operate and maintain outboard vessels including but not limited to prop boats jet boats from 16 to 40 feet in length.
Whats Special About ESA
Joining ESA means becoming part of a close-knit team of environmental professionals who contribute to outstanding projects improve environmental stewardship and advance a more sustainable and resilient future for our communities and wild places.
You are eligible to participate in ESAs sick leave program. You may be eligible to participate in our employee stock ownership program and tax deferred 401(k) plan if you meet the eligibility requirements for these plans.
ESA has established multiple pay ranges tailored to the economic factors in the geographies in which ESA staff reside. For this position the range is approximately as listed based on our anticipated hiring locations as noted in the above job details. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including but not limited to an individuals related experience education skills and the city in which the applicant lives.
CA Pay Transparency Clause
$75 - $75 USD
Who We Are
We are a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm who values diversity and inclusion and celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. Our culture is built on mutual respect recognizing that our variety of backgrounds experiences and perspectives leads to better solutions which fosters our continued success for our employee-owners and clients.
In accordance with ESAs duty and responsibility to provide and maintain a safe workplace that is free of known hazards and to minimize the exposure to potential hazards any employee who works from an ESA office or conducts any other in-person ESA work-related activity is required to submit their proof of vaccination status or have received an approved exemption and accommodation in states which this applies.
If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the abilityor unable to usethe online application system and need an alternative method for applying you may contact our Human Resources Department via email:for assistance.
Please include the following in your message so we can promptly address your request:
- Full name
- The best method to contact you (phone number and/or email address)
- Title of Job Position Applied
- Description of your accommodation request
ESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. (EOEM/V/F/D)
Employment Type
Gig
