Environmental Technician

Dudek•Los Banos, CA

8d•$30 - $32

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 collaborates with staff across Dudek’s California offices and combines 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 has a mix of field and office work. Field activity may include project-site visits and work in uneven terrain and extreme weather. The role uses standard office equipment and field data-collection equipment. Compensation is $30–$32 per hour. 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 knowledge of 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 field-work sites during daytime and nighttime hours.
Valid driver’s license and active personal automobile liability insurance by the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Two or more 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 and attention to detail, with 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 and prioritize, or promptly seek assistance from a supervisor or task lead to set priorities.

Responsibilities

Lead field and laboratory efforts and ensure data is collected using appropriate methods and procedures.
Collect clear, accurate data and field notes.
Maintain current datasets and ensure project data is uploaded and quality-assured 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 on potential 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 and correctly 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 the construction and upkeep of field-monitoring tools.
Inform senior staff of scheduling needs and changes and contribute to task management.