Lower Colorado River Authority

Water Quality Scientist Senior

LocationAustin, TX
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Job No: 499593


FT/PT: Full-time


Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular


Location: Austin, TX 78703


City: Austin


State: Texas

Categories: Operations/Maintenance (Power, Water, Transmission, Telecom), Environmental, Hybrid

Do you enjoy scientific studies, analyzing data and working collaboratively with highly skilled scientists? Then, we want you to join the LCRA Aquatic Science Team! The mission of this team is to monitor, protect, research, and enhance the water quality and aquatic resources in the lower Colorado River of Texas, its reservoirs and tributaries. In this senior scientist role, you will help monitor and assess the aquatic ecology and water quality of this incredible region, and work with partners and colleagues throughout the basin to accomplish our goals. If you are highly skilled at working with scientific data, quality assurance, designing studies, aquatic science and/or limnology, then we want you to apply. Join us in advancing our mission of water stewardship in the Colorado River basin of Texas!



You will be trusted to:

Serve as a senior scientist responsible for guiding and at times leading scientific studies and data quality management documentation for the Aquatic Science Team within LCRA Water Quality Protection.
Lead and/or participate on projects related to freshwater mussel science and conservation (including the LCRA Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances), phytoremediation, phytoplankton, fish, reservoir nutrient dynamics, data visualization and water quality impairment investigations.
Utilize a SQL Server database and statistical analysis tools to query and analyze diverse data sets. In addition, you will be responsible for writing reports to document findings.
Perform as lead coordinator on the feasibility, design and implementation of phytoremediation project(s).
Review team scientific reports and contractor’s reports prior to finalization.
Work collaboratively with team to create monitoring plans and assist, as needed, with collecting water quality or biological data in the rivers and reservoirs of the Colorado River basin.
Interact with citizens and stakeholders in a professional manner to answer questions and educate them on topics related to water quality protection as opportunities/needs arise.


You qualify with:

Nine or more years of experience in water quality analysis, planning, protection, environmental program administration, environmental compliance or other relevant experience. A degree(s) in science, engineering or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
Driver’s license


You are a great fit with:

M.S. or Ph.D. degree in science or water resource engineering.
Knowledge of Quality Assurance Project Plans.
Experience using SQL Server Management Studio and R/R-Studio.
Ability to occasionally lift 30 lbs and work in a variety of weather conditions.


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.




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.



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