Field Technician

Overview

Title:

Environmental Field Technician

Location:

Pittsfield, MA

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.

• 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
• 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 tasks as needed

• Associates degree or related field work experience; or High School Diploma/GED and 2+ years of related field work experience
• The ability to work closely with other technical specialists as part of a larger project team
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification preferred but not required. OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER training will be provided by Anchor QEA if this certification has not been obtained
• Good driving record and ability to drive a company vehicle to include full size trucks, vans and box trucks
• Operation and maintenance of small boats
• Government issued boaters certification is a plus
• Experience wading in small streams
• Ability to work in remote areas in all weather conditions including on boats or in remote locations
• Regular lifting and carrying of equipment and gear up to 50 pounds is possible

A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer competitive compensation and benefits. Benefits detailed below.

Anchor QEA provides environmental planning, science, and engineering consulting services with the mission of transforming our environment and communities with integrity and vibe. With more than 500 people in offices across the United States, our collective vision is to be an inclusive, sustainable, and growing environmental innovator making generational impacts. By embodying our core values, we strive to be our clients’ first choice for solving their most challenging problems and to be our employees’ reason to be excited about going to work each morning.

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Apply online through Anchor QEA’s Open Positions page at  Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability or sexual orientation. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check.

• Annual Bonus
• Other potential bonus types:
  Billable Time Bonus, Spot Bonus, Milestone Anniversary Bonus, Receiving Professional License/Certification Bonus, Peer-reviewed Publication Bonus, Employee Referral Bonus.

• Healthcare:
  Medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D insurance
• Paid Company and Floating Holidays: 7 paid company and 2 floating holidays annually
• Vacation: 2 weeks accrued paid vacation based on length of service. Vacation may vary by level.
• Sick and Safe Time: 80 hours annually
• Retirement Plan: 401k plan with an employer match

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a comprehensive background check