The San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI) seeks an Environmental Scientist/Engineer or Senior Scientist/Engineer to join an interdisciplinary team to support or lead projects investigating contaminant sources and loadings in watersheds and their impacts on water quality. The goal of this work is to support policy development that prevents or minimizes impairments to beneficial uses. This work will be carried out in support of the Regional Monitoring Program for Water Quality in San Francisco Bay (RMP) and other Clean Water Program efforts to address pivotal pollution issues with regional, state, and national implications.
This is a full-time, Bay Area-based, hybrid office position for a candidate wishing to advance their career in environmental research. Responsibilities for this position include
- Leading design and implementation of contaminant monitoring studies within a collaborative team environment
- Analyzing data and preparing written reports
- Communicating findings to local stakeholders and the broader scientific community
- Working with stakeholders to build consensus and articulate priority information needs and
- Leading or strongly contributing to fundraising.
The position responsibilities will include conducting stormwater fieldwork during winter rainstorms.