Environmental Technician (Environmental Specialist - Wetlands)

Montrose Environmental Group is seeking an Environmental Technician (Wetlands) for their Arvada, CO office. This role involves fieldwork (over 80% in remote locations) supporting environmental projects across several states. Key responsibilities include conducting field surveys, data collection, report preparation, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have a relevant degree and preferably prior field experience. The hourly pay ranges from $22 to $28.
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A Day in the Life

We are in search of an Environmental Technician (Environmental Specialist - Wetlands) to be located at our Arvada, CO office. This position is predominantly field-based, with over 80% of work conducted in remote locations and overnight travel. The Environmental Technician supports natural resource and compliance projects across Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Utah, and surrounding states. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, proficiency with digital field data collection tools, and comfort working independently in changing field conditions.



The hourly range for this role is $22/hr. to $28/hr.



As a key member of the Natural Resources team, this role will be responsible for a range of activities including:

Conduct routine environmental field surveys and prepare reports under supervision using digital data collection tools, including ESRI applications (Survey123, Field Maps) and Microsoft Office

Follow established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and field QA/QC protocols to ensure accurate, defensible data

Demonstrate a strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental compliance standards

Support task execution, time management, and completion of assigned project deliverables

Assist with the preparation of technical reports, plans, and specifications

Maintain, manage, and calibrate field equipment as required

Support coordination and execution of field programs and schedules

Maintain and manage environmental data collection efforts and assist with database management for internal and client use

Provide regular progress updates to the Project Manager or Program Director

Contribute ideas for process or program improvements to supervisors

Manage multiple tasks across projects while meeting productivity and billability expectations (target 85%)

Travel to project sites, offices, and meetings as needed

Perform additional duties as assigned



Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge,skillsand abilities that help you do your best work here.

To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Biology, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or a related field

Seasonal or prior field experience preferred

Familiar with Rocky Mountain wetlands, vegetation, and wildlife

Working knowledge of wetland delineations, permitting, and environmental regulations

Experience with threatened and endangered species or habitat assessments preferred

Proficiency in wildlife, avian, and plant identification

Basic GIS skills, including data processing and figure creation using ESRI ArcGIS Pro

Practical experience with GPS units (e.g., Trimble, Juniper, or similar)

Strong data collection and management skills with high attention to detail

Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Teams, Zoom)

Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and critical thinking skills

Adaptable and willing to crosstrain to support additional environmental services



Field, Travel, Work Environment & Physical Requirements

The physical and environmental requirements below reflectwhat'stypically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodationsforqualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions.

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Ability to travel to project locations within the company's service area as needed

Ability to obtain required health and safety certifications prior to start date (e.g., H2S, SafeLand, CPR)

Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor fieldwork, including hiking, digging, and operating UTVs

Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.

Comfortable working long field days, independently, and in remote locations

Ability to safely traverse uneven terrain on foot or via 4x4 vehicles or UTVs

Strong commitment to field safety procedures and situational awareness



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