Environmental Technician

Position Overview

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, is seeking an entry-level environmental technician with up to three years of experience to join our Gainesville, Virginia Environmental Science team. This role supports a variety of natural resource projects, working alongside our experienced staff to conduct field studies, prepare reports and technical documentation, and coordinate with our clients and federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.

Job Duties

Job duties will include:

• Wetland delineations


• Stream assessments


• Mitigation monitoring


• Vegetation assessments


• Endangered and threatened species surveys


• Report preparation


• Coordinating with federal and state resource agencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Biology, Forestry, Ecology, Geology, or a closely related discipline.


• General knowledge of and/or demonstrated interest in natural history and environmental science.


• Willingness and ability to perform field-based environmental work.


• Regional travel to support projects outside the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

PREFERRED

• Knowledge of or experience in one or more of the following:
  
  
  
  • Plant identification, including trees and shrubs
  
  
  • Soil profiling
  
  
  • Benthic macroinvertebrate sampling and/or identification
  
  
  
  


• Experience performing wetland delineations.


• Experience working with a diverse client base in both the public and private sectors.


• Working knowledge of CAD and field GPS equipment.

Additional Information

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.

Company Overview

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.

Divisional Overview