Environmental Technician

Overview Location(s): Bakersfield, CAPractice/Department: Biology Work Environment: Field / Office Compensation: $30-32/Hourly*    Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies.  Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States. Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations, and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.   Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience.  Learn more about our  award-winning culture , the  benefits and perks  of being a Dudekian, and the  projects  you will have the opportunity to shape.  Position Overview Who You Are   As an  employee-owner , you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently.   Like all Dudekians, you are curious and  solution-oriented , with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of  innovation .  How You’ll Make an Impact   Dudek is currently seeking a full-time Environmental Technician I to join our team. The successful candidate will help Dudek on a wide variety of projects involving sensitive aquatic resources with a focus on implementation support for aquatic/water quality testing, analysis, management, invasive species control and invasive species permitting. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with other Dudek staff throughout our California offices. This position will entail a mix of field and laboratory data collection and implementation, support with data evaluation and analysis, technical writing assigned portions of documents, informing senior staff of scheduling needs and changes, and task management. Duties and Responsibilities   Leads field and laboratory efforts, and ensures data is collected per appropriate methods and procedures Experience, ability and aptitude to collect clear and accurate data and field notes Maintains up-to-date data sets, ensuring project data is uploaded and QA/QC’d in a timely manner Ability to organize field or laboratory information into client-work products with direction from experienced staff Participates in training efforts for data collection and analysis, including active participation in feedback for improvements Evaluates and analyzes data with guidance from experienced staff Collects or assists with the collection of water quality, environmental toxicology, biology, soil, and air quality data Safely and correctly operates and maintains field data collection equipment Communicates results of activities in written, oral, and graphical formats Maintains inventory and assists with acquisition of laboratory supplies Assists with scheduling laboratory and field data collection efforts Leads and participates in construction and upkeep of field monitoring tools Minimum Qualifications  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 related to best practices, standard safety operating procedures, regulatory guidance Strong written and oral communication skills Willingness to travel for work, including overnight stays in hotels Ability to safely drive/operate a vehicle to/from and around field work sites during daytime and nighttime hours Must possess a valid driver’s license and have active personal automobile liability insurance by first day of employment Preferred Qualifications  2+ years of experience in a similar position in related discipline or setting Familiarity with aquatic invasive species Knowledge of California aquatic resource types and systems Experience with aquatic invertebrates and microscopy Comfortable using hand tools General knowledge of California regulatory environment Strong customer service emphasis and solution-oriented project delivery approach Conscientious and detail-oriented with demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail Exercises good judgment and sound decision-making skills Ability to apply common sensed understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.   Ability to assess multiple activities and prioritize or to promptly seek assistance from the supervisor or a task lead to assist in setting priorities. Compensation: $30.00-32.00/hourly*  *Final agreed-upon compensation will be based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s related experience, education, certifications, skills, and work location. Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check prior to beginning employment.  Working Conditions   This job operates in a remote or office-based environment and this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, etc.  This job requires occasional project site visits, based outdoors which can include excessive noise, uneven walking surfaces, extreme weather, and moving vehicles and equipment.  Physical Requirements  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This job requires the following:  Working on a computer, sitting, or standing for long periods of time in an office or remote office setting.  Employees must be capable of bending, squatting, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 35 lbs. unassisted; 50