Environmental Technician Jobs

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s Southeast Environmental Services team has an immediate need for an Environmental Technician to join our growing practice in Tampa or Sarasota, Florida. The successful candidate will get to work on a variety of projects across energy, transportation, real estate, and/or local government markets.

Responsibilities

• Completes project field tasks, including environmental sampling, field observations, wetland delineations, gopher tortoise surveys and relocation.
• Assists data entry, data analysis, and in preparation of environmental reports.
• Assists Environmental Scientists and/or Project Managers with preparing federal, state, and local permit applications.
• Sets up instruments and/or stations to monitor and collect data. Installs, inspects, maintains, and operates equipment.

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to understand and maintain sampling equipment and vehicles
• Ability to think critically
• Self-motivated
• Ability to handle harsh field conditions and carry up to 40 pounds
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Excels in working outdoors and adapting to changing conditions

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or GED
• 0-2 years of training as an Environmental Technician
• Associate degree in a Natural or Environmental Science major a plus
• Mechanical knowledge a plus

Hiring Salary Range - $19/hr - $23/hr. However, the final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, and experience.

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  
• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

VHB is a proud Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion—supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. All individuals receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications without discrimination for race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, or any other basis protected by law.