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ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD TECHNICIAN
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What they do
An Environmental Technician assists with testing and sampling or monitoring needed for environmental clean-up efforts or projects to mitigate environmental pollution. Assists environmental engineers or environmental scientists. Collects air, water or soil samples, operates field test equipment and conducts laboratory research. Coordinates work at sites with contaminated soil or water, or hazardous waste clean-up sites.
$50,514 / year median in Maryland
+9% projected growth
Job Description
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in one of the physical, environmental health, biological, agricultural sciences, or engineering. A minimum of 12 college credits in soil science or related soils classes is preferred. 0-3 years' experience in environmental health or environmental engineering with land evaluation experience.RESPONSIBILITIES
Under close supervision, assists the environmental project manager with professional environmental services and ensures compliance of project sites with applicable Federal, State, and County laws and regulations. Inspection of onsite sewage disposal systems for property transfer Inspection of sediment and erosion control devices on active project sites Assist with field delineation of Waters of the United States Assist with soil evaluations for onsite sewage disposal Operation of sampling or monitoring devices Assist with soil percolation tests Assist with the completion of Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments Preparation of field reports for submission of permits to local, state, and federal agencies Assist with residential and commercial onsite sewage disposal design Assist with field sampling for Natural Resources Inventories and Forest Stand Delineations.SALARY & BENEFITS
Salary range of $65,000-$92,000 per year (commensurate with experience) Health insurance, Group Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Health Savings Account 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match Paid Holidays and VacationWORK CONDITIONS
Full time - 40 hours per week (8-hour shift Monday to Friday in-person) in our Trappe, MD office. Field work for this position requires physical activity including standing, walking, bending, climbing stairs, and lifting moderately heavy objects (up to 50 pounds) Field work for this position will involve exposure to inclement weather and heat Field work for this position requires travel to and from project sites. While travel is usually provided from our central office location, assignments may require the operation of a motor vehicle in which case the employee will be required to possess a valid driver's license. Please forward a resume and cover letter to: Cathy.McFadden@rauchinc.com . EOE.