Job Description
We are currently seeking to fill a position for an Environmental Technician in our Richmond, VA office. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to obtains and evaluates environmental data. Perform groundwater, soil, and surface water sampling; submit samples to a laboratory for analysis; manage and evaluate field and lab data and prepare reports. This individual may also assist with landfill gas boundary probe monitoring and maintenance.
Job Responsibilities
- Determines contaminant levels in groundwater, surface water, soil, and leachate by collecting samples and
- submitting them to a lab for analysis.
- Maintains environmental database by entering analytical data into project spreadsheets.
- Assists with report preparation by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and data.
- Documents field activities and data by completing field data forms and logs.
- Performs landfill gas monitoring by monitoring landfill gas boundary probes and ambient air.
- Identifies concerns by surveying and recording site conditions and making recommendations.
- Ensures equipment operation by maintaining equipment in accordance with manufacturer's instructions; conducting preventative maintenance; calling for repairs.
- Ensures availability of field supplies by monitoring inventory and maintaining adequate supplies for anticipated needs
- Prepare deliverables on time and within budget.
- Be capable to collect, record, and organize field data in a concise manner.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, chemistry, or applied sciences, or through experience in environmental technical field
- Initial 40-hour OSHA training required, and annual 8-hour refresher courses thereafter (provided by company).
- Computer skills (word processing, database, spreadsheet, hydro geologic modeling) required; field equipment use and maintenance.
- Ideal candidate has the traits of a team player who is enthusiastic about all aspects of engineering and project management and can lead projects from planning and preliminary engineering through design and construction.
- Must have good communication skills, be a team player and be able to relate well to project team, clients and contractors.
Physical Requirements:
Lift and carry or otherwise move up to 80 pounds.
Move safely over uneven terrain.
Traverse irregular and steep terrain.
Wear personal protective gear.
Drive a passenger vehicle (truck).
Benefits
Body, mind, and walletLaBella's benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.
o Flexible Work Schedule
o Health/Dental Insurance
o 401k Plan with Employer Match
o Short & Long Term Disability
o Profit Sharing
o Paid Time Off
o Leadership Development Program
o Fitness Reimbursement
o Tuition Reimbursement
o Referral Bonus Program
o Wellness Program
o Team Building Events
o Community Service Events
Qualification
Bachelor's Degree
Key skill Required
- Project Management
- Construction
- Analysis
- Chemistry
- Communication
- Database
- Dental Insurance
- Design
- Development
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Environmental
- Environmental Science
- Geology
- Healthcare
- Insurance
- Leadership
- Leadership Development
- Maintenance
- Management
- Profit Sharing
- Reimbursement
- Repairs
- Sampling
- Science
- Spreadsheet
- Surveying
- Team Building
- Team Player
- Training
- Water Sampling
- Word Processing
