Job Description

Timmons Group is always accepting applications for Environmental Technicians to join our Environmental Group in our Richmond, VA office location for future opportunities. The Environmental Technician is responsible for the delivery of technically sound products that meet internal and external client expectations, on time and on/under budget, provides technical support for field decisions on natural resource projects, and other related projects with input by an Environmental Scientist and the Project Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

Assisting with field investigations and report preparations

Performing wetland delineations

Wetland data forms

Joint permit applications (JPAs)

Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments

Threatened and endangered species searches

Wetland mitigation monitoring and assist with NEPA documents.

Skills/Requirements of a successful candidate include but are not limited to:

Must have a bachelor's or master's degree in Environmental Science or a closely related discipline and/or equivalent work experience

Ideal candidates will have some studies, internships or practical experience in wetland science

Must be capable of correctly operating technical analysis and computer equipment

Strong plant identification and soils classification skills preferred

Must possess strong technical verbal and technical writing skills, and be able to read technical literature and engineering plans

Must possess strong analytical and problem solving skills, and be able to apply professional knowledge to the solution of both routine and non-routine tasks and activities

Must be capable and willing to performing field tasks in all types of weather in often demanding outdoor conditions and terrain