Beach Sampling Summer Intern

TECHLAW CONSULTANTS INC AND SUBSIDIARIES•Lowell, MA

26d•$21 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Position: Environmental Sampling Technicians-Multiple (TechLaw) Location: Lowell, MA Status: Part Time (approximately 10 to 20 hours/week), Late May-Early September Travel: Local only (own transportation required) Salary Range: $21-$23/hour DOE Office Site/Remote/Hybrid: Office (Field) Who are We? TechLaw Consultants has been an environmental consulting firm since 1983, providing services to federal, state and commercial clients. We specialize in managing environmental risks, offering sustainable solutions, and responding to environmental disasters. Our team consists of scientists, engineers, and specialized personnel, delivering advanced, frontline environmental response and support. We are an employee-owned company, headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, with a work environment that fosters and encourages employee growth and empowerment, promoting a culture of dedicated, creative, and dynamic individuals. What do we offer YOU? Competitive compensation Employee recognition programs, including monetary rewards Collaborative team environment Entrepreneurial work opportunities Who are YOU? You are looking to gain practical environmental consulting field experience, with a desire to help ensure that Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) beaches are safe for public swimming this summer. You have an ability to multitask, be highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently, with minimal supervision. QualificationsWhat does your day/week look like? You will drive to up to 39 marine and fresh water beaches and recreational areas in the metropolitan Boston area to conduct daily recreational water quality sampling, working under the direction of experienced environmental scientists/engineers. You will wade into fresh and marine water bodies up to three feet (3 ft) in depth to collect the samples. What do you need for this amazing opportunity? Currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program—preferably in an environmental science or engineering-related field. A valid driver’s license and safe driving record, with your own form of transportation (car, truck, or van). Mileage will be reimbursed at current General Services Administration (GSA) rate of 70 cents/mile. Ability to work early mornings during the week and on weekends and some holidays (Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, and Labor Day), as required Ability to work while wearing PPE (personal protective equipment). Ability to pass a medical clearance physical for field activities. Comfortable wading into fresh and marine water bodies up to three feet (3 ft) in depth, with an ability to swim strongly preferred. Legal U.S. citizenship, with ability to obtain and maintain state and federal security clearances. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Sound good? Then send us your resume NOW! We want to talk to YOU!

Requirements

Currently enrolled or planning to enroll in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program—preferably in an environmental science or engineering-related field.
A valid driver’s license and safe driving record, with your own form of transportation (car, truck, or van).
Ability to work early mornings during the week and on weekends and some holidays (Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, and Labor Day), as required
Ability to work while wearing PPE (personal protective equipment).
Ability to pass a medical clearance physical for field activities.
Comfortable wading into fresh and marine water bodies up to three feet (3 ft) in depth
Legal U.S. citizenship, with ability to obtain and maintain state and federal security clearances.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Ability to swim strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive to up to 39 marine and fresh water beaches and recreational areas in the metropolitan Boston area to conduct daily recreational water quality sampling
Work under the direction of experienced environmental scientists/engineers
Wade into fresh and marine water bodies up to three feet (3 ft) in depth to collect the samples