Environmental Field Technician

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This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading team that provides environmental solutions to the public and private sectors throughout the State of Maryland.

Job Description:

The Technical and Environmental Services Group (TES) has an opening an Environmental Field Technician to join the Technical and Environmental Services Group at the State Highway Administration Office of Materials Technology. Responsibilities include data collection and monitoring, while providing technical support for various SHA projects. Activities will be comprised mostly of fieldwork, with the potential for some office and desk activities under the direction of a manager or crew chief. Projects will be alongside SHA Right-Of-Ways or within SHA roadways and will focus on driving for the purposes of data collection, sampling, monitoring, and similar transportation data collection efforts. This position requires the ability to coordinate with multiple other peers and technical personnel.

This is primarily field based work, which may require the ability to work non-standard hours, overtime, nights, weekends, holidays, and during adverse weather conditions. Overnight travel may be required.

Estimated Pay Range:

$45,666.23 - $62,791.65

Benefits:

• Health Insurance with choice of medical plan and prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance options, along with flexible spending accounts 

• 401K retirement savings program with generous agency match 

• Paid vacation, personal and sick leave 

• Eleven paid holidays per year  

• Tuition assistance 

Minimum Requirements:

Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a GED equivalency certification plus one year of experience in sampling, data collection geotechnical, GPR, environmental monitoring, or construction related field. Associates degree is a plus but not required. Must be able to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) pre-employment physical exam for this job.

The preferred candidate will have experience operating field vehicles and equipment, perform field analysis and sampling, record keeping duties for documentation and report preparation, which may include data entry, performing minor equipment maintenance and repair, completion of daily logs and tracking sheets. The preferred candidate will also have strong communication skills and the ability to work independently on assigned tasks.

Must have a valid license with less than 5 points.

This position will be open until filled.

This position is eligible for on-spot, contingent offers. Candidates who apply after an on-spot offer has been extended (including internal candidates) will not be considered unless the candidate who receives the on-spot, contingent offer does not complete the process to become an MES employee.

Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully completing required pre-employment screens, to include full background check, drug & alcohol screening, and position appropriate physical.

Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successfully completing required pre-employment screens, to include full background check, drug & alcohol screening, and position appropriate physical.

Maryland Environmental Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. MES does not participate in programs that require sponsorship for work visas.