Water Quality Environmental Technician
We’re hiring a dedicated Water Quality Environmental Technician to support the city's commitment to clean water. In this role, you’ll contribute directly to public health, environmental integrity, and resource conservation by:
- Performing a wide range of detailed and technical water quality and biological sampling, monitoring, and administrative activities to support city permit compliance requirements under the federal Clean Water Act and Enhance the River Program.
- Ensuring that sampling practices comply with all city policies and ordinance, state and federal regulations, and published sampling protocols.
- Maintaining collection permits, compliance documentation, and data that is entered into environmental databases.
Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training
- Associate's degree and 4 years of experience in environmental and water quality monitoring, supplemented by college-level courses in the theories and principles of water quality sampling, water chemistry, biological sampling and wastewater treatment operations,
- or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Licensing And Other Requirements
- Valid state-issued driver's license.
- First Aid and CPR Certification
Why Work Here?
- Zero-premium healthcare for you and your family
- Lifetime pension through PERSI
- Generous time off: 3 weeks' vacation, 96 hours sick, 12 holidays
- Paid parental leave, student loan forgiveness eligibility, wellness incentives, and more
If you’re looking for a stable, hands-on role where your skills make a difference, this could be it.
*APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED VIA GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM TO BE CONSIDERED*
Disclaimer: This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours’ notice will be provided prior to closing. Applications received for this recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies within the City of Boise as they occur.