Natural Resources Technician-On Call

About The Opportunity

SWCA Environmental Consultants (SWCA) is seeking a Natural Resources Technician - On Call to support environmental monitoring and field services projects in the Philadelphia office, with a primary focus on projects in and around northern Delaware. Applicants who are local to the area are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct water quality and stormwater sampling in accordance with established scientific and regulatory protocols.
• Support dredge discharge monitoring activities associated with industrial and refinery operations.
• Operate and maintain field sampling equipment, including water quality meters, ISCO composite samplers, pumps, and related monitoring equipment.
• Collect, document, process, package, and ship environmental samples following laboratory and chain-of-custody procedures.
• Accurately record field observations and environmental data using field forms, tablets, GPS units, and other data collection tools.
• Support additional environmental field efforts as needed, which may include:
• Wetland delineation assistance
• Biological surveys or construction monitoring
• Supporting Natural Resources field studies
• Data entry and support for technical field reports
• Research and data analysis to support natural resources
• Work safely in outdoor environments and around industrial facilities while following SWCA and client safety requirements.
• Coincide with project managers and team members to support successful project execution.
• Conduct fieldwork and operate 4WD vehicles in all terrain and weather conditions following safety protocols.
• Gain certifications to work with hazardous materials and at industrial sites.

Requirements

• Experience and qualifications for success:
  • Experience performing outdoor field work, labor-intensive work, environmental sampling, or related activities.
  • Comfortable working around industrial facilities and active construction or operational environments.
  • Ability to pass fit-for-duty requirements, including drug and alcohol screening and background checks required for industrial site access.
  • Ability to work independently in the field and maintain clear communication with project managers and team members.
  • Ability to conduct fieldwork in varying weather conditions and safely lift and carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
  • Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check.
  • Ability and willingness to operate rental vehicles for field assignments.
  • Ability to drive a 4WD vehicle on backcountry roads.
  • Willingness to travel for field efforts.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Coursework, degree progress, or professional experience in Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resources, Water Resources, Biology, Environmental Chemistry, Wetland Ecology, Economics, or a related field.
  • Previous experience collecting water quality or stormwater samples.
  • Experience operating or programming ISCO composite samplers or other automated sampling equipment.
  • Experience working at industrial sites or under health and safety compliance programs.
  • Current HAZWOPER 10-hour or 40-hour certification.
  • Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card.