Scientist II
Primary Function:
Under general direction and limited to moderate supervision, follows prescribed procedures, evaluates, selects and applies standard procedures and criteria. Scientists at this level apply experience and increasing proficiency in the application of scientific principles, theories, practices and company standards in their discipline. Some assignments involve application of computer software, including spreadsheets, CAD, as well as computer modeling.
Primary Duties:
- Using prescribed methods, performs specific and limited portions of scientific assignments. May be in the office, lab or in the field.
- Assists in the collection and analysis of data from sampling, reports, maps, drawings, tests and aerial photographs to evaluation, plan and permit projects.
- Applies standard practices and techniques in specific situations, adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies in results and follow operations through a series of related detailed steps or processes.
- Conducts analyses of component portions of projects.
- Conducts water, soil and other sampling.
- Performs site visits, field observations and field data collection and/or field assignments.
- May have limited client contact pertaining to specific projects/tasks.
Education and Experience Requirements:
Normally requires a 4-year degree in biology, environmental science, geology or related science and typically 1-3 years’ related experience, or a Masters degree and 0-2 years’ experience. This includes limited experience in utilizing technical software and computers related to the discipline. May specialize in environmental science, air quality, GIS (Global Information Systems), geology, or hydrogeology.