Environmental Technician - Field & Lab

JEA; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

JEA in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an environmental technician to support environmental stewardship through data collection, sampling, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a BS in Natural Science or related field, or a 4-year mix of education and experience, plus a valid driver's license. The position involves fieldwork, lab operations, and potential marine vessel duties. Salary ranges are provided, with benefits described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Natural Science, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, Environmental Science or related field.
• OR a 4-year combination of education, training and experience with 16 hours of college-level science coursework.

Responsibilities

• Assists in environmental reviews and audits to ensure compliance with environmental laws.
• Collects field samples of potable water, wastewater, ambient waters, soils and other data to comply with permits.
• Prepares environmental report forms and maintains related records.
• Evaluates routine activities to identify environmental impact and regulatory compliance.
• Operates and adjusts field sampling and laboratory testing equipment.
• Responds to water or wastewater line breaks and environmental spill/call-outs per JEA procedures.
• May operate a marine vessel for specific assignments.
• Other job-related work as assigned

Skills

Data collection

Environmental reviews

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Science, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, Environmental Science or related field

Tools

Field sampling equipment

Laboratory analysis equipment

Job description

JEA in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an environmental technician to support environmental stewardship through data collection, sampling, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a BS in Natural Science or related field, or a 4-year mix of education and experience, plus a valid driver's license. The position involves fieldwork, lab operations, and potential marine vessel duties. Salary ranges are provided, with benefits described in the posting.