Environmental Technician
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Job Location:
Fredericksburg, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
What we are looking for
Looking for a career that makes a global impact and strengthens your local community At SCS Engineers youll be on the front lines of environmental protectionprotecting and restoring groundwater resources and mitigating impacts to surface water through innovative technology. Dive into real-world projects that blend design construction and operations and maintenance gaining hands-on experience across multiple disciplines. Grow yourself and build a more sustainable future with SCS Engineers.
At SCS our work environment is shaped by three core principles: trust care and growth. Our Fredericksburg VA office is actively seeking a technician to join our landfill groundwater and stormwater team. This position includes opportunities for environmental assessment monitoring and remediation. You will work in the field 90% of the time and in the Fredericksburg office 10% of the time and will report to a Staff Scientist.
How you can make an impact
- Record data during field work which could include: soil characteristics lithology groundwater or surface water data photographs or summaries of visual observations through photograph and written field logs following standard operating procedures.
- Collect samples from hazardous and non-hazardous sites including: soil air surface water groundwater stormwater and landfill gas.
- Tabulate field data for inclusion into database.
- Prepare short-form site specific health and safety plans.
- Participate in health and safety training.
Qualifications
- Associates degree in science or geology preferred.
- Experience with environmental fieldwork preferred.
- Completion of (or willingness to complete) a 40-hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training required.
- Valid drivers license with a driving record in good standing required.
Pay Range
Additional Information
SCS is building a world where environmental systems and infrastructure strengthen the health safety and resilience of communities from reducing methane emissions at landfills to producing alternative energy from repurposing contaminated properties to sequestering carbon.
As a 100% employee-owned firm we bring a long-term perspective personal ownership and shared success to everything we do. We live our values every day: We care. We are a team. We are tenacious.
Join us and be part of a team where your work has real impact on the world and on your own growth.
As a growing firm we offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive package including:
Medical Dental Vision Life and Disability Insurance
100% employer- funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K including employer match
Annual Bonus Program
Student Debt Employer Contribution Program
Paid holidays PTO and Paid Parental Leave
SCS Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). SCS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran or disabled status.
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