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The Water Quality Program Associate supports the Water Quality Manager with managing the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe’s water quality program including conducting water quality monitoring, maintaining monitoring equipment, managing data, report writing and reviewing, community outreach, water quality and habitat project development, and reviewing local and regional policies and projects that may affect water quality and aquatic resources. The Water Quality Program Assistant also attends Tribal, community, and industry meetings as directed.
Essential Duties:
Level I -
- Collects water quality related samples and data following standard operating procedures, using a variety of instruments and equipment.
- Schedules and conducts field work. Assists in field investigations to assess water quality, identify sources of pollution, and evaluate environmental conditions.
- Installs, operates, maintains, calibrates, and makes basic repairs to sampling equipment.
- Helps to review project database for completeness, appropriateness, and identification of anomalies. Reviews reports and final work products.
- Coordinates sampling and analysis on water quality projects.
- Performs field water quality analyses such as pH, conductivity, temperature, dissolved oxygen, redox (oxygen reduction) potential, salinity, and turbidity.
- Creates, curates, and delivers education and outreach materials related to water quality and tribal values.
- Organizes events, volunteer opportunities, and collaborates with the Childcare Development Center to create hands-on learning experiences related to water quality.
Level II -
- Performs all duties of Level I, plus:
- Represents the Snoqualmie Tribe’s Water Quality Program at the local level, building relationships with local jurisdictions, non-profits, and business partners.
- Assists with review work related to projects and permits for local Cities and Counties.
- Assists with grant writing, under supervision and review from the Water Quality Manager.
Level III -
- Performs all duties of Level I and II, plus:
- Represents the Snoqualmie Tribe’s Water Quality Program on both a local, state, and national level.
- Assists with review work related to permits and policy on the local, state, and national level.
- Takes a lead on grant project deliverables and project work within the Water Quality Program.
- Collaborates on grant seeking and writing efforts to enhance and expand the project capacity of the Water Quality Program.
Additional Duties:
- Provides data reports.
- Uses computer software to perform data entry/uploads and calculations and track data in the database.
- Participates in daily and monthly scheduling of fieldwork and sample deliveries.
- Helps to prepare work plans and updates.
- The Tribe values its commitment to community service and the well-being of its members. In recognition of this, each employee may be expected to perform duties from time to time which may not be related to their regular responsibilities.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Proficient with computers and general office equipment.
- Experience with ArcGIS is desirable.
- Experience with R Program is desirable.
- Must be able to learn proprietary software for monitoring equipment, data transfer, and data analysis.
- Excellent communication skills both in written and verbal form. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations in a courteous, helpful, and clear manner.
- Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail. Ability to monitor and prioritize workload and meet strict deadlines.
- Knowledge of Native cultures, history, and traditions preferred.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and use tact and discretion.
Education & Experience:
Education Required:
Level I, II and III:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural resource management, or related field from a regionally accredited college or university required.
Experience:
Level I -
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs required.
- Previous related work experience in water quality is preferred.
Level II –
- At least one (1) year of related work experience in water quality is required.
Level III –
- At least three (3) years of related work experience in water quality is required.
- At least one (1) year of experience supporting grant writing is required.
Certifications/Licenses:
- Valid unrestricted Washington State driver’s license required. Qualified driving record required.
Other Requirements:
- Must be able to pass a thorough pre-employment background investigation.
- Must agree to be subject to the Tribe's Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing Policy to include pre-employment screening.
Work Environment:
The work environment includes an office environment in a controlled atmosphere building. Remote or hybrid work arrangements may be possible in accordance with the Tribe’s Telecommuting Policy.
Tribal Preference:
The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe follows the Tribal Hiring Preference as outlined in tribal policies, including the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO). TERO sets forth certain hiring preferences for qualified individuals who are enrolled in a federally recognized Indian tribe, as well as, in some cases, preference for certain family members of those individuals.
Additional Information:
- Compensation will be determined based on experience and starts at $24.30 per hour for level I, 27, 21 for level II and $31.56 per hour for level III.
- This position is a full-time position and employment is at will.
Benefits:
- First of the month following date of hire - competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance benefits for all regular full-time employees.
- After 90 days - 401k retirement plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%.
- Paid Holidays - Up to 18 paid holidays are offered every calendar year, which includes the workdays between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
- Paid Time Off – Employees accrue 12+ days sick and vacation leave respectively. Increases based on years of service.
Additional Perks:
- Additional time off opportunities available including bereavement, military, parental and jury duty.
- Childcare subsidy for children enrolled full-time in the Snoqualmie Tribe Child Development Center.
- Employee discounts at Snoqualmie Casino (tickets/events, gift shop and restaurants), Salish Lodge & Spa (rooms, spa & dining) and Crescent Market (gas discount card).
- Third party perks include movie tickets, theme parks, shows and attractions & more.
- Employee assistance plans.
Notice of AI Use in Job Application Review
As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.
The Water Quality Program Associate supports the Water Quality Manager with managing the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe’s water quality program including conducting water quality monitoring, maintaining monitoring equipment, managing data, report writing and reviewing, community outreach, water quality and habitat project development, and reviewing local and regional policies and projects that may affect water quality and aquatic resources. The Water Quality Program Assistant also attends Tribal, community, and industry meetings as directed.
Essential Duties:
Level I -
- Collects water quality related samples and data following standard operating procedures, using a variety of instruments and equipment.
- Schedules and conducts field work. Assists in field investigations to assess water quality, identify sources of pollution, and evaluate environmental conditions.
- Installs, operates, maintains, calibrates, and makes basic repairs to sampling equipment.
- Helps to review project database for completeness, appropriateness, and identification of anomalies. Reviews reports and final work products.
- Coordinates sampling and analysis on water quality projects.
- Performs field water quality analyses such as pH, conductivity, temperature, dissolved oxygen, redox (oxygen reduction) potential, salinity, and turbidity.
- Creates, curates, and delivers education and outreach materials related to water quality and tribal values.
- Organizes events, volunteer opportunities, and collaborates with the Childcare Development Center to create hands-on learning experiences related to water quality.
Level II -
- Performs all duties of Level I, plus:
- Represents the Snoqualmie Tribe’s Water Quality Program at the local level, building relationships with local jurisdictions, non-profits, and business partners.
- Assists with review work related to projects and permits for local Cities and Counties.
- Assists with grant writing, under supervision and review from the Water Quality Manager.
Level III -
- Performs all duties of Level I and II, plus:
- Represents the Snoqualmie Tribe’s Water Quality Program on both a local, state, and national level.
- Assists with review work related to permits and policy on the local, state, and national level.
- Takes a lead on grant project deliverables and project work within the Water Quality Program.
- Collaborates on grant seeking and writing efforts to enhance and expand the project capacity of the Water Quality Program.
Additional Duties:
- Provides data reports.
- Uses computer software to perform data entry/uploads and calculations and track data in the database.
- Participates in daily and monthly scheduling of fieldwork and sample deliveries.
- Helps to prepare work plans and updates.
- The Tribe values its commitment to community service and the well-being of its members. In recognition of this, each employee may be expected to perform duties from time to time which may not be related to their regular responsibilities.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Proficient with computers and general office equipment.
- Experience with ArcGIS is desirable.
- Experience with R Program is desirable.
- Must be able to learn proprietary software for monitoring equipment, data transfer, and data analysis.
- Excellent communication skills both in written and verbal form. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations in a courteous, helpful, and clear manner.
- Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail. Ability to monitor and prioritize workload and meet strict deadlines.
- Knowledge of Native cultures, history, and traditions preferred.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and use tact and discretion.
Education & Experience:
Education Required:
Level I, II and III:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural resource management, or related field from a regionally accredited college or university required.
Experience:
Level I -
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office programs required.
- Previous related work experience in water quality is preferred.
Level II –
- At least one (1) year of related work experience in water quality is required.
Level III –
- At least three (3) years of related work experience in water quality is required.
- At least one (1) year of experience supporting grant writing is required.
Certifications/Licenses:
- Valid unrestricted Washington State driver’s license required. Qualified driving record required.
Other Requirements:
- Must be able to pass a thorough pre-employment background investigation.
- Must agree to be subject to the Tribe's Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing Policy to include pre-employment screening.
Work Environment:
The work environment includes an office environment in a controlled atmosphere building. Remote or hybrid work arrangements may be possible in accordance with the Tribe’s Telecommuting Policy.
Tribal Preference:
The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe follows the Tribal Hiring Preference as outlined in tribal policies, including the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO). TERO sets forth certain hiring preferences for qualified individuals who are enrolled in a federally recognized Indian tribe, as well as, in some cases, preference for certain family members of those individuals.
Additional Information:
- Compensation will be determined based on experience and starts at $24.30 per hour for level I, 27, 21 for level II and $31.56 per hour for level III.
- This position is a full-time position and employment is at will.
Benefits:
- First of the month following date of hire - competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance benefits for all regular full-time employees.
- After 90 days - 401k retirement plan with employer matching contributions up to 4%.
- Paid Holidays - Up to 18 paid holidays are offered every calendar year, which includes the workdays between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
- Paid Time Off – Employees accrue 12+ days sick and vacation leave respectively. Increases based on years of service.
Additional Perks:
- Additional time off opportunities available including bereavement, military, parental and jury duty.
- Childcare subsidy for children enrolled full-time in the Snoqualmie Tribe Child Development Center.
- Employee discounts at Snoqualmie Casino (tickets/events, gift shop and restaurants), Salish Lodge & Spa (rooms, spa & dining) and Crescent Market (gas discount card).
- Third party perks include movie tickets, theme parks, shows and attractions & more.
- Employee assistance plans.
Notice of AI Use in Job Application Review
As part of our commitment in creating a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process we may use artificial intelligence (AI) to help our recruiting teams organize, summarize, and analyze information provided by candidates, including resumes, application responses, and other materials submitted during the application process.AI may be used to identify patterns, highlight relevant skills, and experience, and assist in comparing a candidate’s qualifications with the requirement of a specific role. These tools are to improve efficiency and consistency while supporting more informed hiring decisions, which will ultimately be made by the hiring team.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in water quality technician jobs.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in environmental science, chemistry, or a related field
- Experience collecting and analyzing water samples using standard field or laboratory methods
- Knowledge of EPA regulations and Safe Drinking Water Act or Clean Water Act requirements
- State drinking water operator or wastewater treatment certification or willingness to obtain
- Proficiency with laboratory instruments such as titrators, spectrophotometers, and pH meters
- Valid driver's license for field sampling across multiple sites or service areas
Tips for Your Water Quality Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume for field vs. lab roles
Water quality technician postings split sharply between field sampling and lab analysis. Lead with field instruments like multiparameter sondes if applying to monitoring roles, or emphasize LIMS software and chain-of-custody documentation if the posting is lab-focused. One generic resume loses both.
List your certifications by state endorsement
State drinking water and wastewater operator certifications are not transferable across state lines. When applying in a new state, note your current grade and the reciprocity pathway you're pursuing so hiring managers don't disqualify you before the interview.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists water quality technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your specific methods
Job listings that call out EPA Methods 200.8, 300.0, or specific Standard Methods sections are signaling a working lab environment. Matching those method numbers on your resume and cover letter shows you understand what the bench work actually requires, not just that you've done 'water testing.'
Prepare a data-handling example for your interview
Interviewers for water quality roles almost always ask how you handle out-of-range results or chain-of-custody discrepancies. Walk into the interview with a concrete example from your bench or field work that shows your QA/QC decision-making, not just your sampling technique.
Negotiate start dates around certification windows
If you need a state operator certification to advance, check the next exam date before accepting an offer. Building that timeline into your negotiation, rather than bringing it up after you start, sets clearer expectations and can protect your probationary review if the exam falls late.
Water Quality Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most water quality technicians?
The companies hiring the most water quality technicians right now include Culligan Ultrapure, I-2-I Solutions, and CK Associates, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Indiana, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Municipal water utilities and environmental consulting firms consistently make up the bulk of open roles.
How many water quality technician jobs are remote?
About 89% of water quality technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most sampling and lab duties. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are data review, regulatory reporting, and compliance documentation roles that don't require physical sample collection.
How do you become a water quality technician?
Start by earning an associate or bachelor's degree in environmental science, chemistry, biology, or a related field. Gain hands-on experience through internships, co-ops, or entry-level lab assistant roles where you practice sample collection, chain-of-custody handling, and instrument calibration. Obtain your state drinking water or wastewater operator certification, which requires passing a state-administered exam and logging supervised operating hours.
Can you get hired as a water quality technician with little experience?
Yes, many municipal utilities and environmental consulting firms hire entry-level candidates and provide on-the-job training toward state operator certification. Focus your applications on postings that list certification as preferred rather than required, and highlight any coursework in analytical chemistry, water treatment processes, or environmental sampling. Volunteer water monitoring programs and academic lab experience count toward your candidacy.
What does the water quality technician interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen to confirm your certification status and availability for field or shift work. An in-person or video interview follows, where you'll walk through your sampling methods, QA/QC practices, and how you handle discrepant lab results. Some utilities include a practical skills assessment at the facility, testing instrument operation, sample documentation, or basic water chemistry calculations before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to water quality technician jobs?
You can find and apply to water quality technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your certification level, preferred work setting, and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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