Water Quality Field Technician/Scientist — Field-based Role

Environmental Science Associates, Inc.; Boynton Beach (FL); In loco; USD 42.000 - 44.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

ESOP company shares

Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays

Descrizione del lavoro

Environmental Science Associates, Inc. (ESA) is seeking 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’ll support field sampling and data collection four 10-hour days per week.

You will work in the field predominantly, with some lab duties, and join a team dedicated to meeting permit requirements and supporting restoration decisions.

Competenze

• You must have an associate's or bachelor’s degree in a natural science or related field.
• 0-2 years of professional experience.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs and have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in field sampling techniques for surface water and with field and water quality equipment.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs and work daily in remote, hot, humid, and wet conditions.
• Must pass a background check and hold a valid Florida driver’s license.

Mansioni

• Collect surface water samples by land and boat at various field locations.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain monitoring equipment including sondes and automatic samplers.
• Prepare samples for laboratory analysis.
• Clean and maintain sampling platforms and sites.

Conoscenze

Field sampling

Microsoft Office

Oral and written communication

Formazione

Associate or Bachelor degree in natural science

Strumenti

Field equipment operation

Boat operation (up to 23 ft)

Descrizione del lavoro

Environmental Science Associates, Inc. (ESA) is seeking 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’ll support field sampling and data collection four 10-hour days per week.

You will work in the field predominantly, with some lab duties, and join a team dedicated to meeting permit requirements and supporting restoration decisions.