Top 37 Water resources Jobs in Christiansburg Va

Research Technician
Virginia Tech —Blacksburg, VA
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Bachelor's degree
- Travel
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Water/Wastewater Openings
City of Radford —Radford, VA
- $16 - $25 an hour
- Multiple hires
- Background check
- Construction site
- Construction experience
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Reconstruction Manager
CREATIVE COST CONTROL CORPORATION —Christiansburg, VA
- $55,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Fuel card
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Water Mitigation Sales Consultant
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup —Christiansburg, VA
- $60,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Research Associate or Research Scientist - Ag. Economics and Remote Sensing
Virginia Tech —Blacksburg, VA
- $57,783 - $89,412 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
Excavation Sales Consultant
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup —Christiansburg, VA
- $60,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Construction site
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Demolition Supervisor
EnviroVantage Inc. —Radford, VA
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- OSHA
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Asbestos Supervisor
EnviroVantage Inc. —Radford, VA
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- OSHA
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Site Superintendent
EnviroVantage Inc. —Radford, VA
- $28 - $35 an hour
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- 6 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Hydraulic Modeler - Water and Sewer
CHA Consulting, Inc. —Blacksburg, VA
- Up to $99,500 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
Maintenance Supervisor
International Paper —Roanoke, VA
- $78,000 - $101,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Continuous improvement
2d
Sales and Marketing Representative
SERVPRO of Roanoke, Montgomery, and Pulaski —Pulaski, VA
- $45,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Business development
- Marketing
- Continuing education credits
- Paid holidays
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Cleanroom Mechanical Systems Engineer - Senior Technician
Virginia Tech —Blacksburg, VA
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
- Team management
Project Executive
Kokosing Industrial, Inc. —Dublin, VA
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Engineering
- Mentoring
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2d
Senior Water/Wastewater Project Manager
CHA Consulting, Inc. —Blacksburg, VA
- $150,000 - $185,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Travel
- Mentoring
5d
Industrial EMT/FIRE FIGHTER
Brown & Root —Narrows, VA
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
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Air Conditioning Equipment Operator (night)
US Veterans Health Administration —Salem, VA
- $28.54 - $33.24 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Psychiatry
- Customer service
5d
Air Conditioning Equipment Operator (Day)
US Veterans Health Administration —Salem, VA
- $28.54 - $33.24 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Psychiatry
- Customer service
5d
Catering & Concessions Supervisor
Roanoke College —Salem, VA
- $19 - $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- ServSafe
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Journeyman Electrician - Commissioning Agent
Enviros, LLC —United States
- From $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Hospital
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Research Technician

Virginia Tech -
Blacksburg, VA

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Job Details

Part-time
$20 - $25 an hour
11 days ago

Qualifications

Biology research
Outdoor work experience
Bachelor's degree
Field research
Fish farming
Implementing research protocols
Environmental research
Experience in a research and development laboratory environment
Field data collection

Full Job Description

537078

Blacksburg, Virginia

Fish and Wildlife Conservation

Hourly Wage/Part-Time

Natural Resources

Job Description

This position supports a comprehensive and collaborative research program on conservation and monitoring of freshwater mussels in Virginia. The Virginia Tech Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation is accepting applications for a freshwater mussel recovery specialist to be stationed at the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources’ Aquatic Wildlife Conservation Center in Marion, VA. The candidate will work closely with the Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Center at Virginia Tech to occasionally assist with field and laboratory work as part of a collaborative project to restore freshwater mussels in Virginia.
Qualified applicants should possess a willingness to learn mussel and fish identification in the Upper Tennessee and Upper Ohio River Basins, have experience and/or training for the captive care of stream fish or mussels, and/or experience working in streams or other aquatic environments. Knowledge of plumbing techniques and an ability to resolve water flow and mechanical issues at an aquaculture facility is preferred but will not disqualify applicants. Qualified applicants will require the ability to hike up to a mile over course terrain several days per week, even under adverse weather conditions. Snorkeling and electrofishing experience or the willingness to participate in these activities are essential. The position will be full-time for a max of 1500 hours per fiscal year with occasional weekend and holiday maintenance duties. The position may be renewable based on performance and availability through 2027. The position will have a preferred hire date of August 1, 2026.
The candidate will participate in field and laboratory work to include the following: conduct mussel propagation and culture; maintain algae for feeding mussels; maintain fish hosts in captivity; conduct routine plumbing to repair leaks; assist with conducting research on culture methods and monitoring for freshwater mussels; collect fish via electroshocking; collect mussels from various rivers in Virginia and Tennessee; operate and maintain field and lab equipment to monitor water quality; assist with field work to monitor mussels; assist with administering projects and preparation of required reports.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries, Wildlife, Aquatic Sciences, or a closely related field
Knowledge of or demonstrated ability to learn identification of freshwater mussels and fishes
Experience working in aquatic environments (e.g., streams, rivers, or similar settings)
Ability to support research activities, including implementing experiments and following protocols
Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately collect, record, and manage data
Ability to work outdoors year-round in varying environmental and weather conditions
Ability to safely lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds over uneven terrain
Ability to swim and participate in water-based activities (e.g., snorkeling, electrofishing)
Willingness to travel overnight and work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

Experience identifying freshwater mussels and host fish species in field settings
Experience assessing reproductive condition (e.g., gravid status) of mussels
Experience conducting mussel propagation, including glochidia infestations on host fish
Experience maintaining aquatic organisms in captivity, including recirculating aquaculture systems
Knowledge of plumbing systems and experience troubleshooting water delivery or mechanical issues
Experience working independently in both field and laboratory environments
Familiarity with qualitative and quantitative freshwater mussel monitoring techniques

Pay Band

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$20 - $25/hour

Hours per week

Review Date

08/03/2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Kelsey Lester at [email protected] during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

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