Environmental Technician opening at Martin S. Burck Associates (MSBA), an environmental consulting firm located in Hood River for over two decades.
• MSBA performs investigations and cleanups related to environmental contamination and prepares technical reports summarizing our work.
• Typical projects include underground storage tank decommissioning and cleanups; Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments at industrial buildings, repair shops, farms, dry cleaners, and wrecking yards; hazardous waste delineation and management; providing litigation support for various environmental lawsuits, etc.
• The candidate would assist with a wide variety of tasks including but not limited to soil, groundwater, soil vapor, and air sampling; decommissioning and excavation cleanup oversight; site assessments; technical document preparation; data entry; and drafting site maps and cross-sections.
• Related experience and/or an educational background in geology or environmental sciences (other backgrounds may be applicable) is preferred but not required.
• This would be a great opportunity for a recent college graduate to gain experience in the environmental field or for someone interested in exploring a new career path.
• OSHA 40-HR HAZWOPER hazardous waste training preferred
• Some out-of-town overnight travel will be required
• Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to use your personal vehicle for field work (with mileage reimbursement)
• Candidate must live in the Gorge or be willing to relocate within 90 days
• Strong attention to detail is a must
• Pay range is $22 to $28 per hour and is dependent on experience
• Full-time position, but we would consider part-time for the right applicant
• Non-remote position with typical work hours between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday
• Applicant will have their own office – Just say no to cubicles
• Flexible for those adventure emergencies such as a powder day, perfect dirt on the trails, nuking wind, etc.
• Benefits included (after 90 days):
o $5,000 Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) contribution each year for full-time employees
o Paid holidays, sick days, and vacation
• Please send a cover letter and resume if you're interested
