Environmental Technician (Hood River)

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 $25 to $35 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 • 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