Seasonal Aquatic Biologist I
Dates: 4-6-25 to 10-25-25
Please note, that if you are selected for this position and will be working less than 90 days, the position will automatically revert to a short-term position.
Our short-term positions are not part of the salary scale that is advertised in this job posting. Should this position revert to a short-term seasonal position (less than 90 days), your salary rate will be discussed with you during the interview phase of the process.
Who We Are:
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) seeks to protect, preserve, and enhance Massachusetts’ environmental resources and create a clean energy future for all residents. Through the stewardship of open spaces, the protection of environmental resources, and the advancement of clean energy, EEA works tirelessly to make Massachusetts a wonderful place to live, work, and raise a family. Our commitment to environmental justice ensures that every resident, regardless of background or location, can live in a safe, clean environment and shares equally in the benefits of the clean energy transition.
Who We Are as an Employer:
At EEA, we create meaningful, inclusive opportunities that empower our employees to make a real difference in shaping the environmental future of Massachusetts. We foster a workplace culture where diversity is valued, innovation is encouraged, and collaboration thrives. Our employees play a vital role in advancing sustainability, environmental justice, and clean energy solutions, ensuring a positive and lasting impact on Massachusetts and its residents.
The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s mission is to protect, promote and enhance our commonwealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources for the wellbeing of all. The DCR is steward to one of the largest and most diverse state parks systems in the nation which includes more than 450,000 acres of parks, forests, water supply protection lands, beaches, lakes, ponds, playgrounds, swimming pools, skating rinks, trails, golf courses and parkways. DCR strives to be an exemplary leader in conservation and recreation. DCR’s staff is passionate, dedicated, and continuously employs best practices that are informed by expertise, and creates a sense of place through carrying out the mission.
Job Opening:
The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks applicants for the position of Seasonal Aquatic Biologist I.
Under the direction of the Environmental Quality Group supervisor or designees, the successful applicants will:
-Participate in field surveys of Quabbin Reservoir by using water quality probes, obtaining water quality and phytoplankton samples, delivering samples to the analytical laboratory, and processing biological samples.
- Participate in laboratory analysis including phytoplankton/zooplankton counts and processing water samples for chlorophyll extractions.
- Participate in invasive aquatic plant management activities by scouting for new invasive plants, counting invasive plant fragments, mapping invasive plant beds, and recording plant species occurrence in the Quabbin Reservoir and watershed ponds.
- Participate in water quality surveys of ponds within the Quabbin and Ware River Watersheds by using water quality probes and collecting water samples for cyanobacteria analysis.
- Participate in zooplankton surveys by using vertical and oblique tows, and sediment grab samplers.
-Assist in compiling and entering environmental monitoring data into electronic databases using applications including R/R-Studio, Excel, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Online.
-Assist with data analysis preparatory to writing reports on monitoring studies.
-Perform other related duties as required.
While not required, small boat operation and canoe paddling experience is advantageous as is the identification of freshwater aquatic macrophytes.
