Job Description
Title: Environmental Field Technician Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Job Type: Regular Part-time Flex What's the Opportunity? 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. 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 ta