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# Water Quality Field Technician at Environmental Science Associates

- **Company:** Environmental Science Associates
- **Location:** Boynton Beach Florida, United States
- **Posted:** 2026-06-24
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/environmentalscienceassociates/jobs/5277134008

## Job description

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeastern United States.

Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is offering a full-time position (40 hours per week) to provide field support for the South Florida Water Management District’s (SFWMD) Water Quality Bureau as a Field Technician/Scientist. This position is based at the SFWMD Field Station in Okeechobee, FL, within a team that monitors water quality to comply with permit requirements and legal mandates, and to provide information in support of management decisions and strategies for restoration. The work responsibilities are primarily in the field, but some laboratory work is required. You will be part of the WQ field team that works four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday.

What Will You Do

The Field Technician/Scientist position will support water quality sampling and other tasks as assigned. The majority of work will be the collection of surface water samples by land, and boat, at various field locations. The position’s responsibilities include:

- collect manual and electronic surface water quality and/or ecological and biological samples;
- operate, clean, calibrate and maintain monitoring equipment, including multi-parameter water quality sondes, and automatic water samplers;
- prepare samples for laboratory analysis; and
- clean and maintain sampling platforms and sites, using vegetation control equipment and basic hand tools.

## Who You Are

- You must have an associate's or bachelor’s degree in a natural science or related field and 0-2 years of professional experience.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs and have strong oral and written communication skills.
- Experience in field sampling techniques for surface water, working with field and water quality equipment, and trailering and operating powerboats (up to 23 feet in length) is highly preferred.
- Must be able to lift 55 lbs., and work daily in remote, hot, humid, and wet conditions in habitats occupied by alligators, snakes, and stinging/biting insects.
- Be comfortable working in the field and work in a laboratory setting occasionally.
- You must pass a background check as a condition of employment and a valid Florida driver's license is also required.
- The starting salary is based upon qualifications and experience, and ranges from $42,000-$44,000 per year.

What’s Special About ESA

Joining ESA means becoming part of a close-knit team of environmental professionals who contribute to outstanding projects, improve environmental stewardship, and advance a more sustainable and resilient future for our communities and wild places.

At ESA, we provide benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance (paid at 70% for you AND your family), annual allocations of company share through our ESOP, a 401(k) plan with company match, and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, to name a few.

We also provide specific programs whether you want to further your technical expertise, sharpen your business acumen, or help lead the next generation of employee-owners. We want to support you in reaching your career goals through tuition reimbursement, professional development bonuses, and attendance at conferences.

## Who We Are

We are a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm who values diversity and inclusion and celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. Our culture is built on mutual respect, recognizing that our variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives leads to better solutions, which fosters our continued success for our employee-owners and clients.

In accordance with ESA’s duty and responsibility to provide and maintain a safe workplace that is free of known hazards and to minimize the exposure to potential hazards, any employee who works from an ESA office or conducts any other in-person ESA work-related activity is required to submit their proof of vaccination status or have received an approved exemption and accommodation in states which this applies.

Please note: We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes from agencies

If you are an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Human Resources Department via email: humanresources@esassoc.com for assistance.

Please include the following in your message so we can promptly address your request:

- Full name
- The best method to contact you (phone number and/or email address)
- Title of Job Position Applied
- Description of your accommodation request

ESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. (EOE M/V/F/D)

## About Environmental Science Associates

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm that plans, designs, permits, mitigates, and restores for projects across communities, infrastructure, open spaces, and wildlands.
- **Entity Type**: Private (100% employee-owned via ESOP)
- **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, United States
- **Founded**: 1969
- **Founders**: Three scientists (names not publicly available)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Environmental consulting, planning, and design
- Target customers: Government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and private industry
- Mission/purpose: To help clients advance a more sustainable and resilient future while keeping the environment in balance; "an inclusive employee-driven firm that continuously raises the industry standard through technical excellence and innovation."

## Products & Services
ESA provides multidisciplinary environmental services across multiple practice areas:
- **Biological Resources & Land Management**: Biological surveys, habitat restoration, permitting (e.g., wetlands, endangered species)
- **Energy**: Environmental planning and permitting for renewable energy (solar, battery storage, emerging technologies), transmission projects, natural gas, and electric infrastructure
- **Community Development**: Environmental planning, NEPA/CEQA compliance, urban design
- **Cultural Resources**: Archaeological surveys, historic preservation, tribal consultation
- **Hydrology & Water Resources**: Coastal engineering, floodplain management, geomorphology, water quality
- **Infrastructure & Transportation**: Environmental impact reports, mitigation for transportation projects
- **Climate Resilience**: Sea level rise adaptation, sustainability planning

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private, employee-owned)
- **Key Metric**: 55 years in business (founded 1969); 21 offices across California, Pacific Northwest, and Southeastern United States
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (no external investors; employee-owned)
- **Growth Signals**: Expanding renewable energy practice (solar, battery storage, emerging technologies); active hiring across multiple offices and disciplines; recent job postings for Project Managers in energy infrastructure and data centers

## Competitive Advantages
- **100% employee-owned** – all staff have an equity stake, fostering ownership culture and long-term commitment
- **Multidisciplinary approach** – integrates science, planning, engineering, and design for holistic solutions
- **Deep regulatory expertise** – founded just before NEPA, CEQA, Clean Air and Clean Water Acts; decades of experience navigating complex environmental laws
- **Defensible science** – rigorous technical review process ensures high-quality, defensible deliverables
- **Client loyalty** – described as "go-to source" for well-reasoned, timely solutions; sustained 55-year track record

## Strategic Focus
- Growing renewable energy and energy infrastructure practice (solar, battery storage, transmission, data centers)
- Expanding geographic footprint in the Southeastern US (Florida offices)
- Advancing climate resilience and sea level rise adaptation
- Continued investment in employee ownership culture and flexible work arrangements

## Why Work Here
- **Employee ownership**: All employees become owners with equity stake that can grow annually
- **Flexible work**: "Flexible and Future-Focused" – remote and hybrid options available; work-life balance is emphasized
- **Inclusive culture**: Commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) as core to operations
- **Meaningful impact**: Work directly contributes to environmental protection, sustainability, and climate resilience
- **Career growth**: Opportunities for continued development, cross-functional collaboration, and recognition
- **Perks**: Competitive pay, flexible work arrangements, supportive environment for career stages

## Sources
1. [esassoc.com](https://esassoc.com/)
2. [esassoc.com/about/](https://esassoc.com/about/)
3. [esassoc.com/join-us/job-openings/](https://esassoc.com/join-us/job-openings/)
4. [esassoc.com/join-us/](https://esassoc.com/join-us/)
5. [Greenhouse Job Board](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/environmentalscienceassociates)

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