Florida Water Quality Field Scientist: Outdoor Sampling Pro

Environmental Science Associates; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

ESOP

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) seeks a Field Technician/Scientist for the South Florida Water Management District’s Water Quality Bureau. Based at the SFWMD Field Station in Okeechobee, FL, you will join a four‑day field team collecting surface water samples and supporting field and occasional lab activities.

Responsibilities include sampling, equipment calibration, sample prep, and site maintenance.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in a natural science or related field.
• 0-2 years of professional experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience with field sampling techniques and water quality equipment is highly preferred.
• Florida driver's license and the ability to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Collect surface water samples by land and boat at various field locations.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain monitoring equipment and auto samplers.
• Prepare samples for laboratory analysis.
• Maintain sampling platforms and sites using basic hand tools and vegetation control equipment.

Skills

Field sampling techniques

Water quality equipment handling

Powerboat operation

Lifting 55 lbs

Strong communication

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in natural science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) seeks a Field Technician/Scientist for the South Florida Water Management District’s Water Quality Bureau. Based at the SFWMD Field Station in Okeechobee, FL, you will join a four‑day field team collecting surface water samples and supporting field and occasional lab activities.

Responsibilities include sampling, equipment calibration, sample prep, and site maintenance.