Water Quality Science Technician - ( 220004E4 )

Description

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Your Opportunity

Stantec is seeking a full time Water Quality/Science Technician to be part of a project that supports the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) in West Palm Beach, FL. The selected candidate will be hired by Stantec and will serve as an onsite staff member to the SFWMD. The position will support routine compliance water quality monitoring, groundwater, atmospheric deposition (rain), fish, soil/sediment, vegetation and other biological sample collections.

The Scientist will accompany staff on field trips to remote project sites for water quality and multi-parameter field sample collections. The work is primarily field-based to support water quality monitoring and sample collection, among other multi-parameter data collection efforts. Field efforts may include exposure to hot, humid, and wet conditions in areas occupied by animals such as alligators, snakes, and stinging/biting insects.

Your Key Responsibilities

The Water Quality/Science Technician is expected to a) follow FDEP SOPs (DEP-SOP-001/01) and the WQM Quality System Requirements; b) operate, calibrate and maintain field instrumentation and equipment including automatic water sampling equipment, multi-parameter water quality instruments, boats, vehicles, and Global Positioning System (GPS); c) collect field data and samples; d) document field conditions and/or data utilizing the Horizon Data Field Management (HFDM) application on field computers; e) troubleshoot instrument problems; f) perform specialized sampling, such as ultra-trace mercury and pesticide sampling following SOPs; and g) prepare samples for laboratory analysis. The Water Quality/Science Technician position will also be required to perform manual labor such as organize field supplies and equipment, load/unload vehicles, set up/take down equipment and may perform site management. The position will work four 10-hour days, Monday thru Thursday of each week.

In addition to the above, this position will include:

• Preparation for field trips.
• Collection of in-situ surface water quality field measurements using multi-parameter water quality sondes (e.g., Hydrolab, YSI, or equivalent).
• Collection of surface water samples using automatic water samplers and surface water sampling equipment such as Van Dorn (a.k.a. Niskin) samplers.
• Collection of groundwater samples using pumps; stabilization readings using multi-parameter sondes with flow-through chambers, electronic depth to water measuring probes, and well purge volume calculations.
• Collection of soil/sediment samples using PONAR dredges, corers, or other appropriate sampling devices.
• Collection of all appropriate QC samples.
• Performing all field sample and data collection activities in strict compliance with sampling protocols and quality assurance requirements.
• Documentation of field activities and observations during all station visits, as well as laboratory activities. Documentation will be performed using portable field computer and field data collection software, and related software.
• The documentation of all maintenance (e.g., autosampler) and calibration activities as well as ambient site/station conditions.
• Cleaning and decontamination of sampling equipment, as well as cleaning vehicle, laboratory, and warehouse space.
• This position may be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.
• Exertion plus travel: Composition of office and field work (percentage dependent upon position requirements), with regular exposure to a hot and humid environment in remote and heavy vegetative areas.
• Staff may be exposed to stinging/biting insects, snakes, alligators, polluted water, contaminants, acids, and debris.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a Natural or Physical Science or related field.
• At least 2-years related work experience in a scientific discipline.
• Must be agile with good balance, and with the manual dexterity to perform repetitive tasks and to move across rough and uneven terrain.
• The expectation of working in, on, or near water requires basic water skills with the ability to swim; boating experience is preferred.
• Have a valid Driver’s License and the ability to drive 4-wheel drive vehicles over unpaved and sometimes rough terrain.
• Have the ability to stand and/or kneel for extended periods outdoors during all weather conditions.
• Be able to lift 60 LBS.
• Be able to bend and/or twist while picking up and moving/transporting equipment.
• Vision (near vision-computer screen; far vision-driving/operating equipment).

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Primary Location : United States-Florida-West Palm Beach

Other Locations : United States-Florida-Deerfield Beach

Organization : BC-1726 EnvSvcs-US Gulf East

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : Yes, 50 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jan 31, 2023, 10:22:27 AM

Req ID: 220004E4

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