Water Resources Scientist

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Job Summary:SeekingaWater Resources Technician or Scientistwithdemonstratedprofessional experience in performing surface water groundwater and sediment/soil sampling with the ability to work and perform tasks independently. This position will require primarily fieldwork with occasional office work. Fieldwork will be done locally within south and southwest Florida. The position will be based in the Fort Myers Office. No overnight travelanticipated.

Your Responsibilities as a Water Resources Technician/Scientist:

• Working with water level indicators and datalogging pressure transducers and troubleshooting.
• Fieldwork in a variety of inclement weather conditions including rain heat and sites may include construction zones wetlands lakes and natural areas with wildlife (bees snakes alligators etc.).
• Review and develop schedules for data collection to meet project requirements.
• Communicate directly with laboratories to coordinate laboratory analysis and bottle orders per project-specific requirements.
• Collect surface water ground water and sediment/soil samples per standard operatingprocedures.
• Execute andmaintainorganized sampling forms field notes and project documents.
• Record flowmeter totalizers and calculate monthly surface water/groundwater use.
• Download and plot water level and rainfall data from datalogging pressure transducers and rain gauges.
• Collect and test for chloride concentrations in surface water and groundwater wells.
• Assistproject manager with preparing monitoring reports and deliverables as needed.
• Regularly prepare tables and manage data in Microsoft Excel for multiple ongoing projects.
• Report digital data to water management districts via online permitting portals.
• Assistwater quality team members with field data and sample collection.

What were looking for:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in environmental sciences geology hydrogeology or earth science-related field. Education may be substituted for professionally related experience.
• 1-2 years of prior consulting regulatory and/or professionally related experience.
• Willingness to perform field work throughout the year.
• Experience with Microsoft Suite including Word Excel and Outlook.
• Experience developing data tables and graphs to organize and present datasets.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Ability to manage time budget and deadlines for multiple projects/project managers.
• Experience reviewing regulatory requirements/guidelines related to surface water groundwater and sediment/soil sampling procedures.
• Experience using and calibrating multi-parameter field instruments for water quality sampling.
• Experience interpreting aerial photographs and site plans.
• Experience reviewing analytical laboratory reports and validating results.
• Ability to work in a team environment and effectively communicate with co-workers and different project managers.
• A valid Florida drivers license and an excellent driving record.
• Required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States sponsorship not available now or in the future.

Why youll love working withus:

• Medical dental and vision plan options.
• Company-paid life short and long-term disability insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Paid time-off and holidays.
• Cross-training and the ability to work on a variety of projects.
• Other perks and incentives.
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry.
• 2000 employee national firm with 70 locations across the US.

Req ID: 11222

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