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Environmental Technician

Apply now Job No: 499982
FT/PT: Full-time
Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular
Location: Austin, TX 78703
City: Austin
State: Texas
Categories: Environmental, Hybrid

We, at LCRA, are looking for a motivated and responsible individual to join our Environmental Affairs team! As a part of LCRA’s Environmental team, your skills and experience in managing hazardous waste, environmental testing, and construction or stormwater compliance, will provide imperative environmental support in the planning and execution of utility infrastructure projects in Texas. If you are looking to join a great company that provides excellent benefits and training and be part of our mission to enhance the lives of our local community, this is the job for you!

You will be trusted to:

- Assist with environmental inspections of facilities, equipment and natural conditions to ensure regulatory compliance and to identify actual and potential environmental issues.
- Conduct construction stormwater inspections, coordinating on site compliance with construction staff and contractors
- Perform work by traveling independently or with a small crew to various, sometimes remote locations (substations, transmission line rights-of-way, power plants, water systems, etc.) as scheduled.
- Assist with collection of environmental data and physical samples.
- Respond to environmental emergencies, on-site remediation, and spill clean up
- Document inspection, collection, sample management and waste removal activities and findings through appropriate communications and record keeping practices. Documents work into logs, files and other records and through communications, both verbal and written, with other team members and supervisors.
- Frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds in moving boxes, equipment and waste materials

You qualify with:

- One or more years of experience in environmental inspection, collection, sample management, waste management, recordkeeping or other relevant experience. A degree(s) in environmental science, chemistry or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.  
- Driver's license

You are a great fit with:

- Experience with field work involving stormwater compliance, emergency spill response, construction, or hazardous waste management.

You gain:

- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance

- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave

- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option

- Life and disability insurance

- Wellness program including wellness incentive

- Extensive learning & development programs

And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.

LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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