Environmental Field Technician I – Solid Waste

Snohomish County

Washington

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Snohomish County Environmental Service Section is seeking an Environmental Specialist I to assist with environmental monitoring, inspection, and maintenance of landfill gas and flaring facilities, leachate systems, and water quality at ESS sites. This entry-level role includes fieldwork, data collection, and lab sample delivery across county facilities.

Ideal candidates will have coursework in chemistry or natural sciences, plus one year in solid waste or related industries, and must pass

Qualifications

Fifteen credits in chemistry, computer science, geology, mathematics, natural sciences or water quality.
One year of experience in solid waste or related industry.
Pass job-related tests.

Responsibilities

Visually inspects landfill gas and leachate facilities for alarms and irregularities; records operations.
Monitors leachate collection facilities; checks flow, temperature, pump operation and pH.
Collects samples and prepares field data reports; delivers samples to labs.
Monitors groundwater at sites; collects samples from wells and submits to labs.
Monitors storm water runoff and collects samples; performs field tests as needed.
Maintains gas extraction and flaring facilities; records data.
Supports monitoring operations at solid waste facilities.
Maintains and inventories equipment with ESS supervision.