Environmental Field Technician - Wetlands and Streams

The Davey Tree Expert Co.; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) company match

Employee-owned company

Health plan

Scholarship program

Career development

Job summary

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, seeks an entry-level environmental technician to join our Gainesville, VA team. You will conduct field studies, prepare technical documentation, and coordinate with regulators as part of a dynamic environmental sciences group.

The role offers travel within the DC area, opportunities for growth, and rigorous field-based work supporting wetlands, streams, and species surveys.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Forestry, Ecology, Geology, or related discipline.
• General knowledge of natural history and environmental science.
• Willingness to perform field-based environmental work.
• Regional travel to support projects outside the Washington, D.C. metro area.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wetland delineations and stream assessments.
• Assist with mitigation monitoring and vegetation assessments.
• Prepare reports and coordinate with federal/state agencies.
• Support endangered and threatened species surveys and report preparation.

Skills

Field work

Natural history knowledge

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Forestry/Ecology/Geology

Tools

CAD

GPS

Job description

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, seeks an entry-level environmental technician to join our Gainesville, VA team. You will conduct field studies, prepare technical documentation, and coordinate with regulators as part of a dynamic environmental sciences group.

The role offers travel within the DC area, opportunities for growth, and rigorous field-based work supporting wetlands, streams, and species surveys.