Field Technician

Anchor QEA • Pittsfield, MA

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About The Position

Anchor QEA is seeking a regular full-time environmental field technician (non-exempt, hourly) to support active projects primarily in the Northeast US with potential travel to projects throughout the US. The successful candidate will be able to work alongside others in a fast-paced environment, be enthusiastic about his/her work with a strong commitment to health and safety and technical excellence.

Requirements

• Associates degree or related field work experience; or High School Diploma/GED and 2+ years of related field work experience
• The ability to work closely with other technical specialists as part of a larger project team
• Good driving record and ability to drive a company vehicle to include full size trucks, vans and box trucks
• Ability to work in remote areas in all weather conditions including on boats or in remote locations
• Regular lifting and carrying of equipment and gear up to 50 pounds is possible

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification preferred but not required. OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training will be provided by Anchor QEA if this certification has not been obtained
• Operation and maintenance of small boats
• Government issued boaters certification is a plus
• Experience wading in small streams

Responsibilities

• Support site investigation teams with collection of environmental samples including soil, sediment, surface water, groundwater and biota
• Field data collection using digital technologies (laptops, tablets, GPS, and specialized monitoring equipment including water quality meters and various electronic data loggers)
• Collection and field processing of fish species for tissue analysis and population surveys with the use of a variety of sampling techniques (netting, trapping and electrofishing)
• Aquatic plant surveys to include identification and mapping
• Record detailed field notes in logbooks, forms or electronically
• Follow Anchor QEA policies and procedures including, but not limited to environmental health and safety, quality assurance and control
• General equipment management and maintenance duties
• Travel away from home office up to 50% to primarily support projects across the northeast and midwest will be required
• Support construction monitoring activities to include oversight, air monitoring, water quality monitoring and/or environmental sample collection (in-water and upland)
• Support wetland delineations and surveys of restored wetlands
• Ability to work in an office environment utilizing Microsoft Office programs to compile and manage field data and assist with project tasks as needed

Benefits

• Annual Bonus
• Other potential bonus types: Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.
• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance
• Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
• Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.
• Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
• Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match
• Further information on benefits: https://anchorqea.com/careers/benefits/

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees