Environmental Technician | Hazmat Team

Wetland Studies and Solutions Inc. a Davey company is seeking a full-time entry-levelEnvironmental Technician to join our Hazmat Team in our Richmond Virginia office. This positionis ideal for a motivated detail-oriented individual who is eager to develop their environmentalconsulting and compliance skills while working in a collaborative team environment.

The successful candidate will support a variety of environmental compliance projects and gain hands-on experience through both field and office-based assignments under the guidance of experiencedenvironmental professionals. Project work may involve a range of environmental subject areasincluding:

• Asbestos and Lead Based Paint (LBP)
• Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs)
• Stormwater compliance and monitoring
• Aboveground and underground storage tanks (ASTs/USTs)
• Waste characterization and management
• Water quality monitoring
• Air permit compliance

Essential Job Functions

Responsibilities will include conducting field activities (e.g. site visits sampling and inspections)while utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including hard hats safety vestsgloves steel-toed boots and eye protection. Certain assignments may also require the use of half-face or full-face respirators. Additional responsibilities will include analysis and interpretation field-collected data report preparation and collaboration with project managers and team members. Theability to effectively manage multiple project assignments and deadlines while demonstrating strongoral and written communication skills is essential.

Primary activities will include assisting with Phase I and Phase II ESAs; conducting soil groundwater air wastewater drinking water and surface water sampling; assisting with asbestos LBP and hazardous materials surveys; assisting with multi-media environmental compliance assessments; and preparing technical reports under the supervision of a Senior Environmental Professional.

Candidates will be expected to possess or obtain asbestos and lead paint inspector certifications within six (6) months of employment.

Project meetings fieldwork site visits and professional development assignments will routinely require overnight travel throughout the region. This position is expected to consist of approximately 40% office work and 60% field work.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Candidates should demonstrate the ability to prepare technically sound grammaticallyaccurate and properly referenced documents
• Ability to take initiative solve problems effectively and contribute to a collaborative teamenvironment
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with WSSI personnel at allorganizational levels
• Must possess a valid drivers license and be capable of operating company vehicles

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Science (e.g. Geology Hydrogeology Chemistry BiologyEnvironmental etc.) Environmental Engineering similar engineering discipline or otherclosely related field
• Prior field experience
• Good working knowledge of MS Word Excel and Power Point mapping (GIS CAD orsimilar software) experience is a plus.

What We Offer:*

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.
• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.
• Group Health Plan.
• Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend.
• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.
• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.
• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.
• Charitable matching gift program.

*All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company is a leader in the natural resource environmental and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.