Position:   Environmental Technician II                                       

Division:   Environmental

Duration:  Direct Hire

Location:  Moab, UT

Company Description: 

Professional Project Services Inc. has upcoming opportunity for Environmental Technician II (Direct Hire) positions at our offices in Moab, UT.  Please submit resumes via the web page link below.  

Professional Project Services, Inc. (Pro2Serve^®) is a nationally-recognized technical and engineering services firm dedicated to providing critical infrastructure engineering services in support of our Nation’s security. Using a disciplined systems engineering approach that is supported by an innovative software toolset, Pro2Serve provides solutions to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our government and private clients. We support the defense, energy, and science markets through responsive, cost-effective execution of critical security, facilities and infrastructure, nuclear defense and nonproliferation, and environmental projects.

This position is located in Moab, Utah, which will support and perform a variety of environmental and technical activities including land restoration and revegetation activities, and occasionally air monitoring, ground water monitoring, environmental compliance, and quality assurance of the Moab UMTRA Project. Under direct supervision learns to apply standard discipline principles to perform duties in a variety of fixed facility and field environments. Performs variety of environmental engineering and waste management activities supporting client needs.

Job Description

Must have proven meticulous attention to detail, strong communication skills, good organizational skills and ability to self-direct and prioritize.

Must have ability to work independently, as well as within teams, using judgment and discretion in making decisions which may directly impact facility compliance.

Must have ability to read, understand, and implement work plans.

Must be able to operate common brush removal and reduction equipment and able to accept and perform primary responsibility for well field operation and maintenance.

Knowledge of local plant species and ecology.

Knowledge of safe work practices and procedures.

Daily tasks may include running an irrigation system, irrigation repairs, soil sampling, compost pit operations, conducting reveg/soil test plots, mowing, weed management, project budgeting, general oversight of subcontractors etc.

The environmental technician will have the flexibility to be “on-call” after duty hours as required. May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Maintain written and electronic records of daily performance and sample data.

Assist in composing technical documents.

Safely and successfully operate sampling equipment and machinery.

This position will require lifting and moving of heavy objects (up to 50 pounds).

Activities may include field data collection and sample analyses, mapping, data management, data validation, interpretation, and presentation,, geographic information system products, field summary reports, data summary reports, and technical oversight of field investigation activities.

Onsite activities may include surface soil, groundwater, surface water, and stream sediment characterization.

Routine site-wide monitoring activities may be required, including but not limited to air, surface water, groundwater, sediment, soil, direct exposure, and biota monitoring.

Investigation-derived waste (IDW) management and disposition.

Perform other duties as assigned at the discretion of management.

Job Requirements

• Position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Science or related technical degree. Years of commensurate experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.
• 2 years demonstrable experience with environmental laws, rules and regulations to include both Federal and Utah, is preferred.
• Must have current 40-hour and 8-hour hazardous waste operations level training or the ability to acquire training.
• Specialty Qualifications: Training and professional skill development will be provided for the various aspects of the position, as appropriate based on the individual’s experience.Proficiencies and training the individual has already received should be considered.
• Knowledgeable of environmental sampling techniques, sample preservation, and shipment.
• General knowledge of hazardous materials storage requirements.
• Knowledgeable and experienced using common powered tools for brush removal and reduction, including chippers, saws, tractors, trucks, etc.
• Some fundamentals associated with this position include the ability to read and interpret documents in English, including reports and property drawings/markings, to write reports and correspondences in English, and to verbally communicate effectively with customers and associated contractors.

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.
• Current driver’s license.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship or approved to work within the United States
• The ability to obtain security clearance enabling access to various government facilities.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and drive.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds or more.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Requires occasional travel and overnight stay.

Duration:
Direct Hire

Federal Government Clearance:

This position may require the ability to obtain a government clearance. This position may require reviews and test for absence of any illegal drugs along with a background investigation by the Federal government in order to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and may require subsequent reinvestigations may be required.

EEO Employer:

Affirmative Action Employer—M/F/Vet/Disab/LGBT

Benefits

Pro2Serve’s benefits package was carefully designed to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

These benefits include:

• Major Medical Plan with Prescription Card, Dental Plan, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Comprehensive Leave
• Holidays

Pay Rate:
Please submit salary or hourly rate requirements along with resume or in a cover letter.

Job location:

Moab, UT area

Please submit resumes via the web page link.

If you meet the above requirements/qualifications, please click the Apply Now button to submit your resume to be considered for this position, as well as added to our national database.  We look forward to talking with candidates who have the requisite skills and experience level.