Environmental Specialist

Knife River Northwest is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Environmental Technician to join our team in the beautiful Willamette Valley, Oregon.

We are committed to building strong teams that contribute to the success of our company and the communities we serve. As an Environmental Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with local and state regulations, monitoring permits, and conducting environmental sampling and monitoring.

• Assist Environmental Managers in ensuring compliance with local and state regulations, including Oregon DEQ Air & Water Quality and Oregon Department of Geology, Mine/Reclamation.
• Monitor permits to ensure timely renewals and updates.
• Conduct environmental sampling and monitoring, including collecting and analyzing water and soil samples.
• Ensure all safety policies and procedures are followed to prevent unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate's degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, or a related field.
• Work experience in an environmental, biology, chemistry, or related role, with at least 6 months of field experience.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to read and understand maps and analyze data.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal environmental regulations and standards.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft products and geographic information systems (GIS) or other mapping software.
• Strong planning, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Profit sharing.
• 8 paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Life insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Safety incentives.
• Years of service recognition.

To be considered for this position, please submit an employment application by the deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online, you may print and send it to any Knife River Northwest address or stop by one of our locations to complete an application.

Knife River Northwest is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.