Montgomery Parks · 16 hours ago
Resource Analysis Program Assistant - Seasonal
Wheaton, MD
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelMontgomery Parks is seeking two enthusiastic and team-oriented seasonal support staff to help assess stream health, reduce water pollution, and protect aquatic ecosystems. The role involves conducting biological monitoring assessments, pollution investigations, and various natural resource evaluations to improve local water quality across a network of parks.
OutdoorsParksRecreation
Responsibilities
This fieldwork and data management-oriented position assists biological monitoring and environmental restoration staff in completing quantitative and qualitative aquatic resource surveys on Montgomery County Parkland
Performs stream and wetland habitat assessments and collection of benthic macroinvertebrates using D-Net sampling techniques (March – April)
Assists with the collection and identification of fish and herpetofauna using electrofishing equipment (June – September)
Serves as the lead for conducting stream habitat assessments, including identification of non-native invasive (NNI) riparian plants, and collection of stream water chemistry data
Performs equipment calibration, deployment, and maintenance duties for water quality data sondes and automated data loggers
Processes benthic macroinvertebrates in the laboratory for further taxonomic identification
Develops and completes investigations of riparian conditions related to environmental restoration sites
Conducts shallow groundwater well monitoring and maintenance
Collects, organizes, interprets, and summarizes water quality and geospatial data
Investigates advanced strategies for watershed monitoring and assessment (e.g., environmental DNA)
Provides support with education and outreach initiatives to include data collection techniques and aquatic organism identification and instruction
Works as a team to perform field visits to evaluate stream restoration projects, assess stormwater outfall stability, and investigate storm drain systems for illicit discharge
This position focuses on collecting and interpreting field and geospatial data to fulfill aquatic resource assessment, stormwater permit requirements, and ecological restoration and review project needs
Serves on a crew conducting summer stream sampling of fish, herpetofauna, and crayfish using electrofishing techniques; assists with field data collection, entry, and processing
Supports ongoing pond and lake habitat assessments for fisheries management and algal bloom response
Processes benthic macroinvertebrate samples, calibrates and loads equipment, and performs other laboratory duties as assigned
Advances data management, analysis, and synthesis for the biological monitoring, stormwater, and environmental restoration programs
Develops social media content and other strategies to educate the public on species identification, field facts, pollution reduction, and other work program highlights
Assists with the implementation of pollution reduction strategies and the six minimum control measures (MCMs) in support of Montgomery Parks’ Phase II National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit Program
Works as a team to perform field visits to evaluate stream restoration projects, assess stormwater outfall stability, and investigate storm drain systems for illicit discharge
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or working to obtain a bachelor's degree in biology, environmental science, environmental studies, fisheries and wildlife, natural resources management, geography, geospatial analysis, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to complete tasks both independently and under supervision as part of a team, while following protocols and paying close attention to detail
Comfortable conducting fieldwork in various weather conditions and navigating park properties
Valid driver's license and ability to satisfy requirements for fleet vehicle usage for travel to various Montgomery Parks locations as required
Preferred
Previous experience with ArcGIS software for data collection, manipulation, and geospatial analyses
Previous experience in field data collection through college-level courses and/or previous work experience
Strong organizational skills, including experience working with Microsoft Office and GIS software and databases
Familiarity with aquatic ecology and restoration principles and/or stormwater management and mitigation strategies
Excellent communication skills, including experience with creating educational materials or conducting outreach
Benefits
Limited commuter reimbursement
Company
Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks provides outdoor recreational facilities services.
Founded in 1927
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Clara Sanders, MBA, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner
Daniel Thoburn
Talent Acquisition Partner
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