Environmental /Field Technician

Requisition #: 2021-9

Department:

Environmental Location:

Las Cruces, NM Position Type:

Non-Exempt/Full Time/Hourly Zia Engineering and Environmental Consultants, LLC is seeking a motivated and experienced Environmental Technician to support environmental field studies and water/wastewater field sampling in our Las Cruces office. Duties for this position will include: Essential Functions This position requires a general background in environmental field studies and a solid understanding of water/wastewater sampling techniques, and the associated equipment. Field studies and sampling may take place 2 to 3 times per week at multiple sites throughout New Mexico. Periodic overnight travel is required from time to time. Field sampling for water/wasterwater will include collection of samples and preparation of chain of custody and shipping/transport to laboratories Competencies Must have working knowledge of and experience in: General understanding of Phase I Environmental Site Assessments. General knowledge of soils sampling protocols using various techniques and equipment. Willing to support others in asbestos and lead sampling efforts. Direct knowledge in water/wastewater sampling protocols and using automated sampling equipment. Prior experience in labeling and shipping field samples and chain of custody procedures. Have excellent written and verbal communications skills; ability to work well independently and in a team. Willing to support other environmental field efforts including environmental site surveys and cultural resources surveys. Minimum requirements : Ahigh school diploma, associate's degree preferred or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or two years of related experience and/or formal training as an environmental field technician. An equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable as determined by Human Resources.

Additional requirements include:

OSHA HAZWOPER

- Health and safety training (24-hour training minimum, 40-hour preferred) Able to pass medical screening Able to lift minimum 50-lbs Willing to travel (including periodic overnight travel) Willing to work flexible hours Hourly position Active driver's license and insurable Ability to pass background check for access to secured facilities Special considerations : Unofficial transcripts, including

OSHA HAZWOPER

certification (24-hour minimum; 40-hour certification preferred), will be requested upon interview. This position requires a valid driver's license and drug testing may be required. Email resume, references, unofficial transcript and letter of interest to Human Resources at hr@ziaeec.com. Equal Opportunity Employer.