Coastal Environmental Technician: Scientific Diving

ECS Group; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

ECS Group seeks a Part-Time Environmental Technician for field-based sampling, monitoring, and assessment on diverse diving projects in Florida. You will support data collection, reporting, and project coordination under supervision while progressing toward independent field execution.

Responsibilities include field notes, dive logistics, and ensuring QA/QC. Involves occasional travel, early departures, and boating activity; a high school diploma is required with diving credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• 0 years of related experience.
• High school diploma or GED required; preferred higher degree.
• Diving experience supported by logs or records.
• Ability to learn survey methods and maintain field records.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
• Basic environmental principles knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Developing project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Understanding of environmental regulations and permit processes.
• Ability to lift and carry field equipment (~40 lbs).
• Diving in variable conditions and boat-based settings.
• Small-vessel experience or safety training.
• Familiarity with GPS, electronic forms, spreadsheets, or GIS.
• Advanced scuba, rescue diver, or nitrox training.
• Availability for project-based scheduling and travel as needed.
• Exposure to heat, humidity, sun, and variable weather.

Responsibilities

• Support field and office-based environmental project activities.
• Prepare field reports and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Assist with project coordination, scheduling, and communication.
• Monitor project progress for performance and budget.
• Prepare invoices, proposals, and project documentation.
• Support marketing and business development activities.
• Attend project meetings and resolve technical issues.
• Provide general technical and administrative support.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Conduct dives under approved plans and procedures.
• Assist with aquatic vegetation surveys and habitat mapping.
• Document aquatic resources using survey methods.
• Collect and label environmental samples with proper chain-of-custody.

Skills

Diving

Field data collection

GPS proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's or Master's of Science in Marine Science / Environmental Science or related field

Tools

GPS devices

GIS software

Electronic field forms

Job description

ECS Group seeks a Part-Time Environmental Technician for field-based sampling, monitoring, and assessment on diverse diving projects in Florida. You will support data collection, reporting, and project coordination under supervision while progressing toward independent field execution.

Responsibilities include field notes, dive logistics, and ensuring QA/QC. Involves occasional travel, early departures, and boating activity; a high school diploma is required with diving credentials preferred.