Environmental Technician at Dudek | Torre

Environmental Technician

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Full-time

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Compensation USD30/hour
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OverviewLocation(s): Remote - Sacramento AreaPractice/Department: BiologyWork Environment: Field / RemoteCompensation: $30.00/Hourly* Project-Based Hire until 12/31/26Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies.Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States.Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience.Learn more about our award-winning culture, the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.Position OverviewWho You AreAs an employee-owner, you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently.Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented, with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation.How You’ll Make an ImpactDudek is currently seeking a full-time project - based Environmental Technician I to join our team. The successful candidate will help Dudek on a wide variety of projects involving sensitive aquatic resources with a focus on implementation support for aquatic/water quality testing, analysis, management, invasive species control and invasive species permitting.The successful candidate will work collaboratively with other Dudek staff throughout our California offices. This position will entail a mix of field and laboratory data collection and implementation, support with data evaluation and analysis, technical writing assigned portions of documents, informing senior staff of scheduling needs and changes, and task management.Duties and ResponsibilitiesConducts field and laboratory efforts, and ensures data is collected per appropriate methods and proceduresExperience, ability and aptitude to collect clear and accurate data and field notesAbility to organize field or laboratory information into client-work products with direction from experienced staffParticipates in training efforts for data collection and analysis, including active participation in feedback for improvementsEvaluates and analyzes data with guidance from experienced staffCollects or assists with the collection of water quality, environmental toxicology, biology, soil, and air quality dataSafely and correctly operates and maintains field data collection equipmentCommunicates results of activities in written, oral, and graphical formatsMaintains inventory and assists with acquisition of laboratory suppliesAssists with scheduling laboratory and field data collection effortsLeads and participates in construction and upkeep of field monitoring toolsMinimum QualificationsAssociate’s or bachelor’s degree in environmental science or a related field and/or relevant experience.Knowledge and understanding of field and data analysis techniques related to aquatic environmentsStrong data collection skills related to best practices, standard safety operating procedures, regulatory guidanceStrong written and oral communication skillsWillingness to travel for work, including overnight stays in hotelsAbility to safely drive/operate a vehicle to/from and around field work sites during daytime and nighttime hoursMust possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employmentPreferred Qualifications2+ years of experience in a similar position in related discipline or settingFamiliarity with aquatic invasive speciesKnowledge of California aquatic resource types and systemsExperience with aquatic invertebrates and microscopyComfortable using hand toolsGeneral knowledge of California regulatory environmentStrong customer service