Environmental Technician

SCS Engineers is hiring an Environmental Technician in Des Moines, IA, to assist with environmental assessments, monitoring, sampling, and reporting for various projects. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related fields, with no prior experience necessary. Candidates should be familiar with Microsoft Office and able to perform fieldwork, including lifting and working in varied weather. The position involves both field and office settings.
Description

SCS Engineers is looking for an Environmental Technician to assist with a variety of work including environmental assessment, monitoring, sampling, inspection, research, data management, reporting, and/or design support services for projects being conducted for a variety of municipal solid waste landfill, electric utility, brownfield redevelopment, and petroleum tank projects. Depending on the technical group the you are working with, you may be focused in specific areas of the environmental field although cross-training for multiple disciplines may be required. You will work with your supervisor, along with the Project/Task Managers for whom they are performing work, for ongoing or new assignments and manage the work being conducted in accordance with the project schedule. You may be required to conduct assignments in both field and office settings. You should have a desire to learn all aspects of environmental consulting and will be tasked with completing assigned training to advance this learning.

Skills

Environmental science, Construction, Soil sampling, Environmental field

Top Skills Details

Environmental science, Construction, Soil sampling, Environmental field

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science related field preferred.

• No experience required but environmental fieldwork preferred.

• Intermediate skills in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

• Basic understanding of scientific concepts including: physics, statistics, chemistry, mathematics, and geosciences.

• Ability to use basic hand and power tools such as hammer, screwdriver, drill, saws-all, etc.

• Ability to travel and be in the field during varied weather conditions as directed by supervisor or project manager.

• Ability to perform fieldwork including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods of time required.

• Completion of (or willingness to complete) a 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training required.

• Valid driver’s license with a driving record in good standing required.

Experience Level

Entry Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00

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