Water Quality Field Technician Trainee

Primerica; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection seeks a Water Quality Monitor to support freshwater assessment and monitoring programs. You will collect samples, analyze water quality parameters, and report findings. The role involves field work, data entry, and occasional vehicle operation.

Candidates should have related environmental or engineering education, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work under supervision while contributing to environmental compliance and program goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher in a physical, environmental, chemical, biological, or engineering field.
• Experience collecting field and water quality samples.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze water quality samples for freshwater assessment.
• Prepare accurate data reports and maintain electronic water quality databases.
• Operate state vehicles (truck/boat) and participate in meetings.

Skills

Field sampling

Water quality analysis

Technical writing

Boat operation

Education

Physical Sciences

Environmental Sciences/Studies

Chemical Sciences

Biological Sciences

Environmental Engineering

Civil Engineering

Sanitary Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Environmental Policy

Mechanical Engineering

Bio-resource Engineering

Job description

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection seeks a Water Quality Monitor to support freshwater assessment and monitoring programs. You will collect samples, analyze water quality parameters, and report findings. The role involves field work, data entry, and occasional vehicle operation.

Candidates should have related environmental or engineering education, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work under supervision while contributing to environmental compliance and program goals.