Environmental Scientist

We, the LCRA Laboratory team, are hiring for an Environmental Scientist! This exciting opportunity is perfect for someone who enjoys working outdoors, collecting environmental samples and conducting environmental monitoring to protect water quality. In this role, you will work with internal and external customers to collect surface water, ground water, drinking water, stormwater systems and assisting in performing biological assessments by identifying aquatic invertebrate, fish, algae, and other aquatic vegetation. Are you ready to join this integral part of LCRA laboratory operations and contribute to our mission of enhancing the quality of life of the Texans we serve through water stewardship, energy, and community service? Then, we want you to apply today!

You will be trusted to:

- Collect routine surface water, stormwater, and drinking water samples

- Calibrate multiparameter probes to collect water quality data and uploading into database

- Maintain and service equipment

- Drive large trucks and tow/operate boats of different sizes in heavy traffic situations

- Collect and identify freshwater fish and collection of benthic macro invertebrates

- Routinely communicate with internal and external customers and the general public

You qualify with:

- Sixteen or more college semester credit hours in biology or chemistry and four or more years of experience in environmental sampling and monitoring or other relevant experience. An associate's or bachelor's degree(s) in chemistry, biology, microbiology, environmental science, physical sciences or engineering may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience. A master's or doctoral degree(s) in the above disciplines may each be substituted for one year of experience.

- Driver's license

You are a great fit with:

- Excellent communication skills

- Boat trailering and operation experience.

- Class D or equivalent water operator license

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

Salary Range:

$24.10/hour - $29.46/hour

This pay range represents a general target and is not reflective of the full pay range. Offers to selected candidates are contingent upon various factors such as skills, experience and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.