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Internship - Watershed
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What they do
An Environmental Technician assists with testing and sampling or monitoring needed for environmental clean-up efforts or projects to mitigate environmental pollution. Assists environmental engineers or environmental scientists. Collects air, water or soil samples, operates field test equipment and conducts laboratory research. Coordinates work at sites with contaminated soil or water, or hazardous waste clean-up sites.
$46,395 / year median in South Carolina
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Internship - Watershed Duties and Responsibilities Collect water samples using various different methods Transport water samples to the lab Responsible for chain of custody records Conduct inventory/assessments on endangered species & plants around Lake Blalock Maintain field records Monitor water wells at each reservoir using a piezometer Conduct shoreline assessments Requirements Pursuing an undergrad in Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or relatable subject Basic Computer Skills Experience with Excel Some knowledge of Chemistry or Biology Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Benefits Hourly rate $15.00 Work side-by-side with experienced Watershed professionals Get hands on experience in environmental science Gain knowledge of Spartanburg Water system