Field Technician (0449)

Southwest Florida Water Management District

Tampa (FL)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 59,000

Full time

31 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Florida Retirement System (FRS) total

9 paid holidays

Generous vacation & sick leave

Parental leave

Medical and dental insurance

Vision insurance

Deferred compensation

Life and AD&D insurance

Long‑term disability

Health savings & flexible spending

Job summary

Southwest Florida Water Management District seeks a Field Technician to collect groundwater and surface water samples across the district. You will install, calibrate, and maintain data collection equipment, and support project management while working with multiple teams to protect Florida's water resources.

The role requires a high school diploma with varying field experience, a valid driver's license, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent required for Technician levels.
Experience with collecting groundwater and surface water samples preferred.
Valid driver’s license required; willingness to travel across the district.

Responsibilities

Apply district and state protocols for data and sample collection.
Install, calibrate and maintain data collection equipment.
Troubleshoot and repair electronic data collection devices.
Participate in emergency management activities as needed.

Skills

Data collection

Fieldwork

Equipment maintenance

Troubleshooting

Emergency response

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

1 year related work experience

3 years related work experience

4 years related work experience

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Southwest Florida Water Management District (District)

The District is a government agency whose mission is to protect water resources, minimize flood risks, and ensure the public’s water needs are met. We serve a population of nearly 6 million people in west-central Florida as directed by state law.

Join our Data Collection Bureau

The District’s Data Collection Bureau is seeking a Field Technician to perform groundwater quality, surface water quality, biological and real‑time data collection. This position will primarily be responsible for the collection of both ground and surface water quality samples throughout the District from wells, springs, lakes, rivers, streams and estuarine resources. Technical work includes installation, operation, calibration and maintenance of data collection equipment and providing project management support. This opportunity offers an ability to make an impact on the organization and provides flexibility and a true work‑life balance. You’ll have the chance to work with a wide range of teams in this promising position, each of which plays a vital role in our efforts to preserve our most valuable natural resources. Using your expertise, you’ll play an important role in enhancing the results to ensure a brighter future for the environment of Florida.

District employees are offered an excellent total rewards package that includes

Florida Retirement System (FRS) District Total Contribution 14.03%
9 paid holidays (+ 1 floating holiday)
Generous vacation and sick leave
Paid Parental Leave, including Maternity, Bonding and Family Supportive Work Program
Medical and dental insurance (91- 97% District paid)
Vision insurance
Deferred Compensation Program
Basic and voluntary life and AD&D insurance
Long-term disability (District Paid)
Prescription drug coverage & mail order program
Health savings & flexible spending accounts
Flexible schedule for work-life balance
Legal and Identity Theft protection
Wellness program
Public service loan forgiveness qualified employer
Tuition reimbursement ($5,250/year)
State adoption benefit qualified employer
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Transfer in years of service for other public sector work – towards the FRS program and sick time

Compensation

Field Technician 2 $38,082.00 - $48,546.00

Field Technician 3 $40,557.00 - $51,704.00

Field Technician 4 $46,035.00 - $58,656.00

The starting salary range is included for the Field Technician profile which reflects the minimum to approximately 50% of the respective pay grade. The starting salary will be based on the education and experience of the successful candidate. The District conducts annual performance evaluations that may award applicable pay increases based on positive employee performance.

Essential Functions

Apply District and state protocols for data and sample collection.
Apply practical principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment of science and technology in the field.
Collect project site information in the field, noting and documenting relevant findings.
Install, calibrate and maintain data collection equipment and related components.
Troubleshoot and repair electronic data collection equipment.
Participate in emergency management activities and other departmental activities and performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Physical, Visual Acuity Requirements: Medium Work, Vehicle, Stooping, Crouching, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Pulling, Lifting, Grasping, Talking, Hearing, Balancing, Kneeling

Working Environmental Conditions: BothInOut, Noise, Vibration, Hazards, Hiking, Bites, Remote, Weather, Measuring, Driving, PowerTools, Boat, Electrical, Chemicals, Wading, Cold, Heat

Work is divided between office and field environments. Fieldwork is frequently conducted under adverse weather conditions, and may involve remote, undeveloped and/or isolated sites. Work may be conducted on or around open water, wetlands or marshes. Must be able to frequently bend and squat, with occasional requirement to climb or swim. Must be able to operate a District vehicle for two hours or more at a time. Daily travel, to and from remote work locations, is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employee may be subject to call-in outside of regularly scheduled work hours, or required to be on call, including on nights, weekends or holidays, to respond to emergency management activities or other incidents requiring rapid response in support of District operations.

Required Credentials For Field Technician

Field Technician 2