Environmental Field Technician: Wetlands & Species Surveys

Davey Tree Expert Co; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings plan

Health Plan

Employee referral program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, seeks an entry-level environmental technician to join our Gainesville, VA Environmental Science team. You will support a variety of natural resource projects, conduct field studies, prepare reports and coordinate with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.

This role involves hands-on field work, opportunities for growth, and exposure to industry-leading training and safety programs as part of the Davey Tree family.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Wetland delineations.
• Stream assessments.
• Vegetation assessments.
• Endangered and threatened species surveys.
• Report preparation.
• Coordinating with federal and state resource agencies.

Skills

Fieldwork

Environmental science

Regulatory coordination

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Biology, Forestry, Ecology, Geology, or related discipline

Tools

CAD

GPS

Job description

Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc., a Davey company, seeks an entry-level environmental technician to join our Gainesville, VA Environmental Science team. You will support a variety of natural resource projects, conduct field studies, prepare reports and coordinate with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.

This role involves hands-on field work, opportunities for growth, and exposure to industry-leading training and safety programs as part of the Davey Tree family.