Environmental Field Technician

Position Overview:
The Environmental Field Technician supports environmental initiatives by assisting with technical documentation data collection and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities include researching project data evaluating permit requirements preparing applications and maintaining compliance records. The role also involves field site visits supporting project planning and scheduling and participating in meetings with agencies and stakeholders. This position is ideal for detail-oriented individuals interested in environmental protection and project coordination.

Job Duties:

• Supports the review and preparation of technical documents related to environmental projects.
• Conducts research and compiles data from online sources aerial imagery and survey reports to inform project documentation.
• Assesses applicable federal state and local environmental regulations to ensure project compliance.
• Assists in preparing and submitting permit applications required by regulatory agencies.
• Maintains accurate records to track compliance with environmental permit conditions.
• Participates in field reconnaissance and site visits to gather environmental data and assess project conditions.
• Contributes to the development of project plans timelines and schedules.
• Engages in consultations with regulatory agencies and attends project meetings and site visits as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Environmental Geosciences Environmental Studies Water Resources Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering or other related study from an ABET-accredited university.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) months of professional experience in environmental consulting environmental regulatory coordination inspections project management or other natural resources-related professional experience including internships.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs)

• Strong understanding of environmental issues related to hazardous materials wetlands sensitive habitats cultural resources and stormwater management particularly in the context of public infrastructure development and construction.
• Familiarity with key environmental regulations and compliance standards including:
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS)
• Section 404 and Section 10 permitting
• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
• ASTM standards for Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (ESA)
• Texas Antiquities Code
• Endangered Species Act (ESA)
• Migratory Bird Treaty Act
• Texas Risk Reduction Program and Voluntary Cleanup Program
• TPDES Stormwater General Permit for Construction Activities
• Leaking Petroleum Storage Tank (LPST) cleanups and Brownfields redevelopment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to clearly convey technical information and regulatory findings.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail in both field and office settings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel and Outlook with the ability to produce professional reports and documentation.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.

Education:

• Enrolled in or completed a Master of Science (BS) degree program in Environmental Geosciences Environmental Studies Water Resources Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering or other related studies from an ABET-accredited university.

Experience:

• One (1) year of professional experience in environmental regulatory coordination consulting inspections project management or related natural resources positions.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Ability to read interpret and apply information from engineering and architectural plans to support environmental assessments and compliance reviews.
• Proficiency in using handheld Trimble GPS units for conducting field-based environmental surveys and data collection.
• Working knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) including experience with ArcGIS Pro or ArcGIS Desktop for mapping spatial analysis and data visualization.
• Familiarity with integrating field data into GIS platforms to support environmental planning and reporting

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-Time Regular 40 hours per week.
Subject to early mornings late evenings weekends and holidays at times depending upon the project or workload.

Salary: Commensurate experience based on 26 pay periods.

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:

• Work is performed in both indoor office settings and outdoor environments depending on project needs. Indoor conditions include standard lighting temperature ventilation and noise levels.
• Frequent use of computer monitors and other video display terminals is required.
• Potential exposure to fluids chemicals and compounds commonly found in office and field project areas.
• Physical activity includes prolonged sitting frequent standing and walking and occasional stair climbing.
• Field visits for compliance verification may involve exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat humidity rain and wind.
• May occasionally require exerting up to 20 pounds of force and/or minimal constant force to move objects

FEATURED BENEFITS:

Medical vision and dental insurance.

Wellness.

Professional development opportunities.

Flexible spending accounts.

457 deferred compensation plans.

Retirement pension (TCDRS).

Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program).

Disability and life insurance.

Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).