Environmental Technician (Environmental Specialist – Wetlands)

We are in search of an Environmental Technician to be located at our Arvada, CO office. This position is predominantly field-based, with over 80% of work conducted in remote locations and overnight travel. The EnvironmentalTechnician supports natural resource and compliance projects across Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Utah, and surrounding states. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, proficiency with digital field data collection tools, and comfort working independently in changing field conditions.

The hourly range for this role is $22/hr. to $28/hr.

As a key member of the Natural Resources team, this role will be responsible for a range of activities including:

• Conduct routine environmental field surveys and prepare reports under supervision using digital data collection tools, including ESRI applications (Survey123, Field Maps) and Microsoft Office
• Follow established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and field QA/QC protocols to ensure accurate, defensible data
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental compliance standards
• Support task execution, time management, and completion of assigned project deliverables
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports, plans, and specifications
• Maintain, manage, and calibrate field equipment as required
• Support coordination and execution of field programs and schedules
• Maintain and manage environmental data collection efforts and assist with database management for internal and client use
• Provide regular progress updates to the Project Manager or Program Director
• Contribute ideas for process or program improvements to supervisors
• Manage multiple tasks across projects while meeting productivity and billability expectations (target 85%)
• Travel to project sites, offices, and meetings as needed
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Your Expertise and Skills

These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.

• Bachelor's degree in Wildlife Biology, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or a related field
• Seasonal or prior field experience preferred
• Familiar with Rocky Mountain wetlands, vegetation, and wildlife
• Working knowledge of wetland delineations, permitting, and environmental regulations
• Experience with threatened and endangered species or habitat assessments preferred
• Proficiency in wildlife, avian, and plant identification
• Basic GIS skills, including data processing and figure creation using ESRI ArcGIS Pro
• Practical experience with GPS units (e.g., Trimble, Juniper, or similar)
• Strong data collection and management skills with high attention to detail
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Teams, Zoom)
• Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and critical thinking skills
• Adaptable and willing to cross-train to support additional environmental services

Field, Travel, Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Ability to travel to project locations within the company's service area as needed
• Ability to obtain required health and safety certifications prior to start date (e.g., H2S, SafeLand, CPR)
• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor fieldwork, including hiking, digging, and operating UTVs
• Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
• Comfortable working long field days, independently, and in remote locations
• Ability to safely traverse uneven terrain on foot or via 4x4 vehicles or UTVs
• Strong commitment to field safety procedures and situational awareness