Physical Science Technician

This position supports the EPA Region 10 Laboratory Field Team with technical functions including field sampling, sample preparation, data management, and equipment maintenance and calibration.

• 55 years of age and older (in accordance with Public Law 98-313 and the Older American Workers Act)
• a US citizen
• be eligible to work in the US
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in field sampling or BA/BS in Science

• Assist with collecting of environmental samples (air, water, soil) and deploy monitoring equipment in the field.
• Assist with recording and organizing technical data, update databases and help draft summary reports.
• Help maintain check calibration, install and troubleshoot environmental monitoring instruments.
• Assist with incremental sampling methodology sample preparation including drying, sieving.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Program-paid medical insurance (30+ hours) and enrollee-paid dental and vision plans available. This position is reviewed annually and may or may not be renewed. EOE.

This position is in support of a Federally funded Employment Program with a defined hourly rate

Pay: $19.21 per hour

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

This position is offered through the Senior Environmental Employment (SEE) Program. Selected applicant will join SEE as an enrollee and support the EPA Region 10 team. Learn more about SEE here: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./employment programs