Enviromental Technician Position Available In York, Maine

Enviromental Technician Haley Ward 120 Main Street, Saco, ME 04072 Environmental Technician Are you searching for a new opportunity to join a growing 100% employee-owned company that offers professional development opportunities, values an excellent work life balance and giving back to your community? Are you looking for a team environment that collaborates well together, works hard, and has fun while doing so? If so, check out this opportunity to become an employee-owner of Haley Ward, one of the Best Places to Work in Maine™ & one of the Best Firms to Work For™ in the country ! About Our Company At Haley Ward, our team of over 200 employee-owners value accountability and collaboration. These values drive us to provide every client with a quality service that meets, and often exceeds, their expectations, and is one of the reasons clients routinely return to us for help. Haley Ward’s work philosophy is to take advantage of the benefits of collaboration, mentoring, and face-to-face communication in order to optimize our operations and performance for our clients. Join our team and Haley Ward will provide you: Competitive salary Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans or a paid monthly stipend if you have insurance elsewhere Generous company matched 401(k) plan with a Roth provision Paid Time Off (PTO) Eleven (11) paid holidays, including a creative holiday schedule Life insurance (company paid) Short and long-term disability insurance (company paid) Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Accounts Health Reimbursement Arrangement Culture that provides work-life balance, professional development and is community driven And much more Haley Ward is looking for an Environmental Technician for our Saco, Maine office. This is a dynamic role ideal for entry level professionals who want to build a broad base of experience and includes working with: Natural resource scientists on wetland delineations and field surveys Geologists on environmental sampling and compliance Environmental permitters on Federal, State, and local permit applications Engineers to interpret environmental regulations and ensure sound design choices Initial work will be closely supervised by senior staff, with the intent of expanding your role and responsibilities as you demonstrate competency. Working with the project team, you will provide support for environmental and natural resource projects through tasks such as field sampling, wetland delineations, habitat assessments, groundwater and soil investigations, data analysis, and the preparation of technical reports and permit documentation. What you can expect to be doing: Field Performs field surveys, field inspections, and soil testing. Conducts sampling of landfill gas, groundwater, surface water, wastewater, sediment, ash, leachate, soil, and air including gathering and measuring field data, logging numerical and visual observations, preparing and packaging samples, and recording test results. Operates a variety of field equipment for soil and water testing (pumps, GPS, water quality monitoring equipment, etc.). Coordinates and assists with field activities with direction from senior staff, including logging and sampling of borings, test pits, and cores, supervising the investigation work; preparing detailed documentation of studies; and identifying potential problems relating to a site under the direction of professional geologists. Assists with natural resources surveys (wetlands, streams, vegetation, highest observable tide line, etc.) with direction from senior staff, conducting wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and rare species surveys, primarily in Maine and New Hampshire under the supervision of a professional wetland scientist and New Hampshire Certified wetland scientist. Office Tabulates data and prepares charts, graphs, or sketches. Operates various software applications (ArcGIS Pro, etc.) with the ability to read, update, and maintain various records and files. Prepares reports and maps, interprets research data, and recommends further study or action. Analyzes laboratory results, prepares geologic logs, interprets data, and conducts statistical analysis. Recommends further study or action. Prepares natural resource documentation such as wetland delineation reports, functional assessments, and permit applications. Works closely with personnel from other Haley Ward divisions as necessary to fulfill project requirements. What you will need to succeed: Preferred B.S. degree in Geology, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resources, Wildlife, Forestry, or related field. OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER) 40-hour preferred, or the ability to obtain. Mechanical aptitude and outdoor competency required. Proficient with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and other support software including the use of analytical models. GPS, GIS, or AutoCAD experience preferred. Experienced with field investigation methods including soil boring logging, rock core logging, direct-push sampling, groundwater/surface water/sediment/soil vapor sampling, monitoring well installation oversight, wetland delineation, and remediation system operation and maintenance a plus. Effective communication and technical writing skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and function well in a high-paced collaborative dynamic environment. A criminal background check and driving record check will be conducted. Haley Ward is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other federally protected class established by law.

Location:

Saco, Maine / Secondary office in Portsmouth, NH – Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Outdoor work is subject to temperature extremes and inclement weather conditions. Work hours are subject to change based on project schedules.