Environmental Support Technician at Michael Baker Engineering Inc in Asheville, North Carolina

Job Description:

WHO WE ARE
Michael Baker International is a leading provider of architectural, engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, environmental, construction and program management. The company provides its comprehensive range of services and solutions to support U.S. federal, state, and municipal governments, and a wide range of commercial clients. Michael Baker's more than 3,000 employees across nearly 100 locations are committed to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technological advancement to help solve challenges for clients and communities throughout the country. To learn more, visit https://mbakerintl.com/ .

PLANNING PRACTICE
We create, integrate, visualize, and communicate planning concepts as they move from the initial vision through implementation. We focus on people and places, improving communities and creating more sustainable, convenient, equitable, healthful, efficient, and attractive places. Our planning professionals build strong client partnerships, working with residents, businesses, developers, educational and medical organizations, state and local governments and federal agencies to successfully plan the future of their communities or institutions.

Our Asheville, NC office planning group specializes in helping clients progress projects from an idea to a designed and constructed project. Our focus spans from stream and wetland mitigation, forest management, and benthic macroinvertebrate studies. Our group vision is:

Our collaboration and strategic thinking push industry boundaries, achieving implementation and quality data analysis.

DESCRIPTION
The Asheville-based planning group is seeking a talented environmental field support technician to assist with stream and wetland mitigation project monitoring. The technician will also assist in field work involving vegetation management including the implementation of forest management plans and management of invasive plant species on private and public lands. The technician will also aid in benthic macroinvertebrate field sampling and laboratory sub-sampling and sorting. This role will be hands on with a focus on detailed data collection and analysis. Experience using Excel spreadsheets and strong communication skills are strongly preferred.

As we continue to grow our practice in the areas of forest management and benthic macroinvertebrate population surveys, the ideal candidate would have a relevant combination of skills in data analysis, pesticide application, operating ATV's and other off-road vehicles, and record keeping and report writing. Engaging with clients and community members across these project types will be at the core of this exciting opportunity.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• 4 to 6 years' experience with
  
  
  • Performing field work related to natural resource management and conservation.
  • Experience with Excel spreadsheets and report writing.
  • NC Commercial Ground Applicator's License (preferred).
  
  
• Educational background with biology, field botany, freshwater ecology, and natural resources. (if other fields please explain the connection to the focus of this work)
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Valid driver's license and good driving record

Preferred Skillsets: It is not a requirement that the candidate possess all of these skillsets or experience. Please highlight any of these skillsets or experience that you do have.

• Experience with Integrative Pest Management
• Ability to gain NC Commercial Ground Applicator's License
• Field experience in forest and aquatic ecosystems
• Report document writing
• Experience with hand and power tools
• Data analytics
• CPR/First Aid
• Safety analysis

COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $ 42,681.60 - $62,732.80 per year. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

BENEFITS
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
- Professional and personal development
- Generous paid time off
- Commuter and wellness benefits

MICHAEL BAKER INTERNATIONAL EEO STATEMENT
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified, and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.The Asheville-based planning group is seeking a talented environmental field support technician to assist with stream and wetland mitigation project monitoring. The technician will also assist in field work involving vegetation management including the implementation of forest management plans and management of invasive plant species on private and public lands. The technician will also aid in benthic macroinvertebrate field sampling and laboratory sub-sampling and sorting. This role will be hands on with a focus on detailed data collection and analysis. Experience using Excel spreadsheets and strong communication skills are strongly preferred.

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