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Bellevue, WA - Environmental Scientist

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City of Bellevue: Environmental Scientist

JOB TITLE:

Environmental Scientist

JOB FAMILY:

Engineering

JOB TITLE CODE:

  

EEO CODE:

Technician

DEPARTMENT(S):

Utilities

WAGE SCHEDULE:

G

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

EFFECTIVE DATE:

January 1, 2001

JOB SUMMARY

Performs professional and technical environmental work relating to natural resource enhancement and improvement projects throughout the City. Performs special research and investigates complaints from the general public.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Develops stream system monitoring and assessment programs for local stream system analyses (complying with local, state and federal regulations).

· Develops effective and efficient monitoring and reporting strategies for adaptive management approaches to managing stream resources.

· Represents Bellevue on state and local technical and staff committees.

· Provides technical assistance to Council, Environmental Cabinet, Department Directors and Assistant Directors, and City staff on ecosystem and fisheries issues.

· Develops background materials and presents technical information on salmon issues and ecosystem analysis.

· Develops and administers contracts for technical services.

· Conducts biological and physical assessments and analyses of ecosystem health to prioritize programs.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Works under the general supervision of an Assistant Director of Utilities.

No formal supervisory responsibilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in biology, fisheries, zoology, marine sciences or related field.

Five or more years of professional related experience dealing with environmental protection and preservation in the areas of water quality and salmonid habitat assessment and restoration.

Or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of natural ecosystems of Pacific Northwest, hydrology, geology and soils.

Knowledge of natural areas management techniques such as exotic plant control.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to initiate, coordinate, provide follow-up, and complete diverse projects involving natural resource management.

Ability to exercise sound judgement in relation to overall site management goals and objectives.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation or sexual orientation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 40 pounds.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.