[Biology-U-L] Job Announcement: WATER QUALITY SCIENTIST

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Job Announcement   WATER QUALITY SCIENTIST

Heal the Bay is a regional environmental nonprofit group dedicated to 
making Santa Monica Bay and Southern California coastal waters safe and 
healthy for people and marine life. Progress toward the mission is 
achieved by effectively combining the use of science, advocacy, 
community outreach, and public education to create positive change in 
our local environment.

Position Summary:

The Water Quality Scientist must have a strong water quality and 
regulatory background. This position will require regular comment on 
water quality permits, stormwater programs and pollution controls, 
wastewater issues, and Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs), and represent 
Heal the Bay at public meetings and stakeholder groups. Must be 
motivated, articulate and a strong problem solver. Heal the Bay offers a 
casual work environment and collegial atmosphere.
Functions Include: Work on science and policy projects or programs both 
as an individual and as part of a team; Track specific science and 
policy issues at regional and state levels and ensure that deadlines are 
met for public comments and other products; Analyze and provide written 
comments on technical and policy issues related to water quality; 
Represent Heal the Bay's positions at public meetings, hearings and 
other forums; Work closely with other HTB staff on inter-departmental 
projects and programs; Manage project grants; Create and maintain 
relationships with government staff, advocacy groups, scientific 
researchers and other environmental stakeholders; Participate in weekly 
Science and Policy department meetings.

Experience and Skills Required: Passion for Heal the Bay's mission; 
Strong technical background in environmental or related sciences, 
advanced degree preferred; Water quality engineers, chemists and 
biologists encouraged to apply. Broad understanding of science, 
regulatory and policy issues relating to water quality and coastal 
resources, including the Clean Water Act, Porter Cologne Act, CZMA, 
Coastal Act, CEQA and NEPA; Excellent written and oral communication 
skills; Strong grasp of water quality protection and watershed 
management and restoration needs in the urban watershed context; Ability 
to work under pressure and deadlines and to be a team player; Excellent 
organizational, analytical, and communication skills; Ability to work 
independently and cooperatively with colleagues; Ability to work on 
multiple projects and meet deadlines; Occasional evening and weekend 
work on Heal the Bay education/environmental programs is required; Must 
love the ocean.

Application Information

Salary of $40-45,000 based on experience, with full benefits.
Please send a cover letter and resume by May 23, 2008 to:
Executive Assistant, Heal the Bay, 1444 9th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401;
or submit online at www.healthebay.org/jobs.

Heal the Bay is an equal opportunity employer and actively recruits to 
promote diversity in our workforce.

Kirsten James
Water Quality Director
Heal the Bay
310.451.1500, ext. 162

 

 




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PhD candidate
Department of Ecology, Evolution and Marine Biology
University of California
Santa Barbara, CA 93106
arkema at lifesci.ucsb.edu <mailto:arkema at lifesci.ucsb.edu>
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