Environmental Technician

Dudek•Los Banos, CA

About The Position

Dudek is seeking a full-time Environmental Technician I to support projects involving sensitive aquatic resources, with a focus on aquatic and water quality testing, analysis, management, invasive species control, and invasive species permitting. The role involves collaborating with Dudek staff across California offices and a mix of field and laboratory data collection and implementation, data evaluation and analysis, technical writing, scheduling coordination, and task management. The position is based in Los Banos, California, and includes both field and office work. The role routinely uses standard office equipment and requires occasional outdoor project-site visits. Field conditions may include excessive noise, uneven surfaces, extreme weather, and moving vehicles and equipment. Travel, including overnight hotel stays, is required. Compensation is $30–$32 per hour; final compensation depends on factors including related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check and have U.S. work authorization.

Requirements

Associate’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 environments.
Strong data collection skills, including best practices, standard safety operating procedures, and regulatory guidance.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Willingness to travel for work, including overnight hotel stays.
Ability to safely drive and operate a vehicle to, from, and around fieldwork sites during daytime and nighttime hours.
Valid driver’s license and active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment.
Ability to bend, squat, climb ladders, and lift up to 35 pounds unassisted or 50 pounds with a team lift.
Ability to walk or trek long distances over uneven terrain and work outdoors in extreme weather for extended periods.
Ability to work at a computer and sit or stand for long periods.
Ability to attend in-person and virtual meetings and communicate by phone.
U.S. work authorization.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test and background check.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in a similar position in a related discipline or setting.
Familiarity with aquatic invasive species.
Knowledge of California aquatic resource types and systems.
Experience with aquatic invertebrates and microscopy.
Comfort using hand tools.
General knowledge of the California regulatory environment.
Strong customer service emphasis and a solution-oriented approach to project delivery.
Conscientiousness, attention to detail, and demonstrated accuracy.
Good judgment and sound decision-making skills.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to assess multiple activities, prioritize, or promptly seek help from a supervisor or task lead to set priorities.

Responsibilities

Lead field and laboratory efforts and ensure data is collected according to appropriate methods and procedures.
Collect clear, accurate data and field notes.
Maintain current datasets and ensure project data is uploaded and quality-assured/quality-controlled in a timely manner.
Organize field or laboratory information into client work products, with direction from experienced staff.
Participate in training for data collection and analysis, including providing feedback for improvements.
Evaluate and analyze data with guidance from experienced staff.
Collect or assist with collecting water quality, environmental toxicology, biological, soil, and air quality data.
Safely operate and maintain field data collection equipment.
Communicate activity results in written, oral, and graphical formats.
Maintain inventory and assist with acquiring laboratory supplies.
Assist with scheduling laboratory and field data collection efforts.
Lead and participate in construction and upkeep of field monitoring tools.
Inform senior staff of scheduling needs and changes and assist with task management.