Environmental Technician

ROLE

Environmental Technician

Full-time, 40 hours per week plus overtime

• In Office (non-travel week):
  Tuesdays to Fridays 7 am - 530 pm
• Travel week:
  Schedule varies

Oxford, AL with regular travel to sample sites. Most sites are out of state.

• Travel to collect water samples from various facilities by following written protocols, often on short notice.
• Travel to take field measurements of water (pH, temperature, etc.).
• Accurately document sampling activities and chain of custody forms.
• Maintain field equipment, calibrate meters, and ensure equipment is in proper working condition.
• Ability to extensively travel up to 80% of the time.
• Ability to occasionally travel on Sundays.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow strict protocols.
• Possess knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Ability to lift 50-pound boxes.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to work alone without direct supervision to accomplish tasks and goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the laboratory's management team.

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

• Must be authorized to work in the US & have documents for domestic air travel
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must pass a pre-employment background check
  
  Must have a good driving record
• No remote work options

• Base: $20.23/hour
• Health and Welfare: $5.09/hour

HGS has a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid vacation, sick, and holiday time; group life insurance; 401(k) retirement plan. This position also qualifies for an SCA Health and Welfare benefit, which provides an allowance to help cover the cost of employee benefits.

HGS Engineering, Inc., is a professional services consulting firm providing comprehensive environmental, engineering, health/safety, emergency management, and information technology support to the federal government and private clients.

* HGS Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants for employment. HGS prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Our policies, procedures, and practices with respect to all recruitment and hiring efforts are reviewed on an annual basis by an external organization as part of our active affirmative action program.

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