Environmental Field Technician

Maryland Environmental Service is hiring up to three Environmental Field Technicians for fieldwork primarily at the State Highway Administration. Responsibilities include data collection, monitoring, and technical support for SHA projects, requiring a valid driver's license and the ability to lift 50lbs. Candidates should have experience in environmental monitoring or related fields. The position offers benefits, a salary range of $43,909.83 - $60,376.59, and requires non-standard hours.
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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:

Maryland Environmental Service has openings for up to three (3) Environmental Field Technicians 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. Must have a valid driver’s license with less than five points, the ability to lift 50lbs and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Estimated Pay Range:

$43,909.83 - $60,376.59

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
• Ten paid holidays per year
• Tuition assistance

Minimum Requirements:

Graduation from 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 candidates 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 candidates will also have strong communication skills and the ability to work independently on assigned tasks.

This position will be open until filled.

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.