Environmental Protection Technician / Sampler (Water and Sediment) | Umweltschutztechniker (m/w/d)
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Job Summary
This role, based in Chemnitz, involves critical environmental monitoring for the State Operational Company for Environment and Agriculture (BfUL). The technician will be primarily responsible for conducting water and sediment sampling in surface waters (standing and flowing waters) according to DIN standards and SOPs. Key daily tasks include taking samples, determining and logging field parameters, performing computer-aided documentation within the Laboratory Information and Management System (LIMS), and conducting maintenance and calibration on physico-chemical measuring devices. The position requires a technical background, proficiency in MS Office, and extensive driving experience, including the ability to operate all-wheel-drive vehicles in off-road settings. This is a crucial role supporting environmental analytics and water quality monitoring, offering flexible, seasonally adjusted working hours (full-time during peak season, part-time off-season) within a dedicated public sector team.
Required Skills
Education
Successfully completed vocational or technical training in a relevant or comparable field (e.g., Environmental Technology, Measurement Technology)
Experience
- Professional experience in methods, procedures, and instruments for sampling surface water and sediments (advantageous)
- Experience handling Laboratory Information and Management Software/Databases (e.g., LIMS) (advantageous)
- Several years of driving experience (Class B license required)
- Off-road driving experience with all-wheel-drive vehicles (e.g., small vans up to 3.5 tons) (advantageous)
Languages
Additional
- Possession of a valid driving license (minimum Class B). Work location is Chemnitz. Must be capable of working independently and flexibly, with seasonal working hours (higher hours March-October, lower hours November-February).