Environmental Sampling Technician for Air Quality and Suspended Solids | Probenehmerin / Probenehmer (w/m/d) für Luftanalytik und Schwebstoffe in Fließgewässern
Landesamt für Umwelt
Job Summary
This role at the Rhineland-Palatinate State Office for the Environment in Mainz focuses on the critical collection of environmental data. As a Sampling Technician, you will be responsible for the hands-on execution of air analysis sampling, which includes changing passive samplers for benzene and nitrogen dioxide, managing dust precipitation containers, and handling particulate matter filters. Additionally, you will conduct sampling of suspended solids in flowing water bodies. Your daily tasks involve the technical maintenance of sampling equipment, as well as the meticulous preparation, documentation, and logging of all field activities. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy year-round outdoor work and independent activity. The role is particularly attractive due to its permanent contract status, flexible working hours, and the stability of public service employment (TV-L E5), including 30 days of vacation and a company pension scheme.
Required Skills
Education
Completed vocational training as a Laboratory Assistant (BTA, CTA, PhyTA, UTA) or a technical/manual vocational qualification.
Experience
- Professional experience in environmental sampling or laboratory work
- Practical experience in air analysis sampling and knowledge of relevant standard operating procedures is preferred
- Experience in sampling suspended solids in flowing water bodies and familiarity with AQS leaflets is an advantage
- Experience in technical or manual trades (e.g., as a laboratory assistant, technician, or professional driver)
Languages
Additional
- Valid Class B and BE driver's license (formerly Class 3) required; willingness to drive service vehicles; physical ability to lift and carry loads up to 20 kg; willingness to perform year-round outdoor field work; location-based in Mainz.
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