On-Call Experienced Environmental Technician

This Opportunity

WSP is currently hiring for an Experienced On-Call Environmental Technician to support our Commerce and Costa Mesa, CA environmental services Teams. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in performing groundwater and surface water monitoring and soil sampling programs.

WSP is a global leader in the consulting industry and has a strong client base and long history of top-notch delivery.  You will have the opportunity to become part of a team that includes market leaders leveraging the skill sets of all team members. The position is self-driven to a large degree, but training and oversight are available. As your role becomes more defined, we will rely heavily on motivated individuals with the desire to produce quality work and grow their career.  

Your Impact

• Assisting with the implementation of environmeEnvirontal soil and water sampling programs.
• Field documentation - daily field notes, monitoring logs, photo documentation
• Routine travel and physical field work required for collecting samples
• Work collaboratively with other professionals, scientists, engineers, and technicians on assigned tasks. 
• Comply with client policies and procedures for work under contract.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures 
• Complete training on assigned tasks. 
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities and other duties as assigned by Environmental Lead.

Who You Are
Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• A minimum of 7 years' experience conducting groundwater and surface water monitoring and soil sampling programs
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize evolving project requirements 
• Able to work in a high-pressure environment with tight delivery deadlines
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, and comply with company policies.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• You are able to lift 50 lbs, and conduct other physically strenuous tasks such as shoveling and hand augering, etc.
• Experience working with MS Word, Excel, and all programs under MS Office
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening. 
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements. 

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation
Expected Salary: $37.94 - $50.09 per hour

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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