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Contract – 12 Months with a possibility of extension

Details:

We are seeking a candidate who has practiced excellent customer service and can effectively communicate with a diverse internal and external customer base. Preferred candidates will possess strong time management and organizational skills. The position requires fieldwork in rural areas, construction sites, and in all weather conditions, and frequent day travel. Preferred bachelor’s degrees include environmental science, biology, chemistry, wildlife biology, or related. Preference may be given to candidates with a background in chemical sampling, microbenthic invertebrate sampling and identification, and laboratory analyses and procedures of water samples.

General Responsibilities Include:

• Collecting chemical, bacteriological and biological samples of surface waters for analysis to assess stream health.
• Conduct sanitary surveys of community and non-community public water systems to ensure compliance with federal and state drinking water standards.
• Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact for public water system operators, landowners, and local stakeholders, guiding regulatory requirements and compliance.
• Travel regularly to monitoring sites and public water systems across a 17-county service area using a state-provided vehicle.
• Accurately document field findings, maintain organized records, and input data into digital systems.
• Participate in occasional investigations related to illegal discharges, surface water quality concerns, or public water drinking water complaints.
• Collaborate with internal regulatory teams, consultants, water system operators, elected officials, and members of the public to resolve issues and support environmental goals.

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