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Lake County, Florida

Student Intern

Tavares, FL · On-site

$16 - $23.30/hr

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE / WATER RESOURCES INTERN (PART-TIME) Provides support to Lake County Water Resources staff in the implementation of water resource management programs, including water quality ...

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How much do temporary environmental science water jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary environmental science water in the United States is $84,123.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,000.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Environmental Science Water vs Environmental Technician?

AspectTemporary Environmental Science WaterEnvironmental Technician
CertificationsEnvironmental certifications, water quality certificationsEnvironmental certifications, water sampling certifications
Work EnvironmentFieldwork, water sampling sites, labsFieldwork, sampling sites, labs
Industry UsageWater quality assessment, environmental monitoringEnvironmental testing, data collection

Temporary Environmental Science Water focuses on water-specific environmental tasks, often involving water sampling and quality testing. Environmental Technicians perform broader environmental testing, including air, soil, and water, but with similar certifications and work environments. Both roles are essential in environmental monitoring and often overlap in fieldwork and lab analysis.

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Temporary Environmental Technician

Temporary Environmental Technician

Normandeau Associates, Inc.

Pottstown, PA

Full-time, Temporary

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Normandeau is seeking a temporary, full-time, entry-level individual to support our mussels survey department. This temporary position would start immediately and could continue through October 2026.

Responsibilities for the position:

Candidates will assist senior staff in a variety of field projects including:

  • Freshwater Mussel Surveys
  • Fish surveys, water quality, and macroinvertebrate sampling
  • Assisting field leads with data collection and processing.
  • Collection of environmental data and biological samples from freshwater ecosystems.

Several projects will require overtime hours and extended overnight work stays. Candidates will be expected to be available for these projects and provide any dates they are not capable of fulfilling these requirements.

Requirements:

The successful candidate will be expected to understand and retain training related to various field collection techniques assisting with the preparing field gear for use and demobilizing and storing gear at the end of each workday. Work in the water will be required via snorkeling.

Experience with boat operations or diving along with the ability to work independently with proper training, troubleshooting, and problem solving are preferred.

Minimum qualifications for consideration will include:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Fisheries, Wildlife, Environmental Science, or related field.
  • Diving certification is a plus.
  • Boating experience is a plus.
  • A willingness to work in harsh and uncomfortable working conditions, including outdoor field sampling both in the river and on a boat.
  • Must be capable of lifting 50-75pounds.
  • Knowledgeable with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Must be able to hike potentially extensive distances, carry field gear through rough terrain to access study sites.
  • Effective and efficient verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.