Environmental Technician

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Balzer & Associates is searching for an Environmental Technician. This is an incredible opportunity to lead and grow with an extremely successful firm. At Balzer & Associates, we have been delivering design solutions to clients for over 50 years and are looking for the right team members to contribute to our mission of serving the community. Our employees are recognized as the essential pillars to our development and success; therefore, our focus is on taking exceptional care of not only our clients, but of our team.

When you join our team, you are exposed to all aspects of the design process. As a multi-disciplinary firm, our staff has the unique opportunity to interact, learn, and grow in a collaborative environment where knowledge is gained every day. Our diversity of work and disciplines affords our professionals the opportunity to be involved with a wide variety of projects that provide a foundation on which an outstanding career can be built.

Balzer & Associates offers a competitive, robust benefit package to full-time employees consisting of medical, dental and vision insurance; 401k match; PTO & paid holidays; annual bonus program, discretionary profit sharing, educational reimbursement, employee engagement events, financial wellness education, and other valuable benefits.

Job Summary:

The Environmental Technician is responsible for the success of projects and assignments in his or her area of responsibility. The incumbent will assist team members in field assessments, testing and data collection to help determine the effects of human activity on the environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist other staff in completing soils related environmental field assessments
• Collect and process environmental field data
• Prepare project mapping as directed by environmental team leader
• Assist in preparation of reports, permits and other technical documents
• Become knowledgeable of current environmental regulations in geographic area of responsibility
• Become familiar with environmental sampling protocols and habitat assessment methods
• Actively participate in client development activities as directed by manager

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Intermediate level of AutoCAD and other design software
• Experience with geographic information systems and other discipline specific computer modeling programs required
• Ability to think independently and as part of a project team
• Ability to interact with clients, and regulatory agencies in a professional manner
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products
• Valid Virginia drivers license and a satisfactory driving record

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science or a related field

Competencies Required:

• Communication
• Computer Skills
• Dependability
• Interpersonal Skills
• Job Knowledge
• Leadership
• Organization Skills
• Problem Solving
• Teamwork
• Technical Skills

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.