Water Resources Technician

Embark on an exciting journey with SWCA as a Water Resources Technician (as needed) in our Salt Lake City, Utah office. Join our dynamic team and be part of innovative solutions in the environmental sciences. SWCA, established in 1981, is a renowned name in the United States, recognized for sound science and creative problem-solving. As a Water Resources Technician, you will work primarily in a field-based environment with some in-office and lab time. This position offers a unique opportunity to launch your career in environmental sciences with hands-on experience, supported by leadership dedicated to your professional growth.

The applicant should be able to work independently at most 15 hours per week, on an unpredictable and fluid schedule. Candidates should be available on an "as-needed" basis to meet project requirements, including nights and weekends. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing sites for stormwater sampling, collecting stormwater samples (as weather permits), troubleshooting and maintaining sampling equipment, and accurately collecting and recording field data. All sampling sites are within a one-hour drive of the Salt Lake City Metropolitan area, candidates will be provided with a company vehicle as needed for field deployments.

This position will span from the end of February 2025 to the end of June 2025 (or until all site have been successfully sampled). Start date is flexible, if the position is still open and we are still hiring.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

• Support the water resources team in stormwater data collection for ongoing water quality reporting.
• Support troubleshooting and maintenance of field equipment on a periodic basis.
• Engage in office tasks such as data management, reporting, and other activities to support the Water Resources team.

Required:

• Good communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
• Must have a flexible attitude towards scheduling and planning based on ever-changing project needs.
• Ability and willingness to learn new survey and monitoring techniques and protocols.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as needed based on project requirements.

• Ability to travel, walk, and conduct fieldwork for long hours, sometimes in inclement weather and rugged terrain, with the capacity to carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, execute tasks effectively, and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Adheres to the safety program and looks out for the safety of others, promptly communicating and mitigating safety hazards.

• Valid driver's license

Preferred:

• Experience with natural or water resources fieldwork through coursework, projects, professional/intern experience, or volunteer work.
• Currently enrolled in a college or university, pursuing a degree in an environmental-related field, or a recent graduate. Equivalent experience will be considered.
• Basic knowledge of water quality principles or hydrology.

Why Work at SWCA:

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack.

We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).

At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help develop chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, a Science and Leadership Program, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria. All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.

If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

A Water Resources Technician in this Salt Lake City, UT- based position can expect an hourly rate of $20.71/hour - $26.71hr. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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