Reclamation Monitoring Technician

WHO WE ARE

KC Harvey Environmental is a growing environmental consulting and field services firm headquartered in Bozeman, Montana, with regional operations in Rawlins, and Sheridan, Wyoming; Tioga, North Dakota; and remote operations throughout the Rocky Mountains and Northern Great Plains.

Our team is a crucial companion for industries with reclamation, restoration, or remediation needs (energy and mining industries and state and federal agencies) by combining a breadth of consulting, engineering, and field service capabilities with a proven depth of environmental expertise. Our projects include large infrastructure development such as powerlines, pipelines, mines, wind farms, and oil and gas fields.

As evidence-driven professionals, we’re committed to solving problems and finding paths forward, and we pursue interesting and challenging projects across the western United States.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking motivated current students and recent graduates to fill eight seasonal Reclamation Monitoring Field Technician positions for the summer of 2026. These positions are based out of Rawlins, Wyoming and run full-time from May through August, with the potential for extension depending on project needs. Technicians will gain hands-on experience in vegetation identification, ecological monitoring methods, and data collection, while also developing a practical understanding of reclamation practices and the challenges of restoring high desert and sagebrush steppe ecosystems.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Monitoring Field Technicians are responsible for collecting data to evaluate the progress of reclamation and document site conditions on lands disturbed by oil and gas development in high desert and sagebrush steppe ecosystems in south-central Wyoming. The position is fast-paced and physically demanding, with crews completing reclamation monitoring and stormwater inspections at 20–30 locations daily. The typical workweek runs Monday through Friday, 8–12 hours per day including drive time from the office to remote field sites. Reclamation monitoring tasks include documenting plant species within reclaimed areas and adjacent undisturbed reference sites, estimating vegetation cover through visual assessments and point-intercept transects, photographing and mapping bare ground and erosion features, and identifying infestations of invasive or noxious weeds. Stormwater inspections involve assessing erosion risks, evaluating the effectiveness of stormwater management structures and best management practices, and documenting maintenance needs.

The work requires extensive travel on unpaved and rough roads by four-wheel-drive vehicle, as well as on foot over uneven and sometimes rugged terrain. Technicians should expect to walk up to five miles per day in hot, cold, windy, and occasionally wet conditions. Successful applicants will have experience and be willing to develop further skills in vegetation identification, ecological monitoring protocols, GPS navigation, and mobile data collection. Strong attention to detail, the ability to follow standardized procedures, and a commitment to safety in remote environments are essential. Training will be provided in monitoring methods, stormwater inspection requirements, and data management.

Duties Include:

• Conducting reclamation monitoring and stormwater inspections following standardized and site-specific protocols.
• Accurately completing vegetation assessments, stormwater inspections, and additional required forms using a tablet.
• Maintaining accurate logs to ensure accurate tracking of project completion.
• Navigating with and mapping features using ArcGIS Field Maps.
• Willingness to assist in other projects as needed (weed control, stormwater maintenance, soil sampling, etc.)

WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Applicants must have:

• Minimum of two years of undergraduate coursework completed; majors or degrees in natural resource–related fields (e.g., environmental science, biology, botany, rangeland management, ecology, or related discipline)
• Field experience or coursework in western plant identification including grasses
• Familiarity with the major plant families, and flora common to high desert and sagebrush steppe ecosystems
• Field experience or coursework in western plant identification including grasses
• A commitment to High Standards in Safety.
• A positive attitude and ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to participate in pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Experience following established field protocols to conduct sampling and field data collection
• Experience with data entry and management using electronic devices
• Experience driving 4WD trucks, especially on rough and unmaintained roads. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

This is a seasonal hourly position. Compensation is dependent on experience and skills. Fully furnished lodging with basic household items will be provided for team members traveling from out of town.  This position provides a unique opportunity to work in the high desert of south-central Wyoming and other locations throughout Wyoming. Full-time project-based employees of Aventia who are regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, are eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, and additional benefits.   Most elections are effective on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Employer-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability benefits are all effective upon your date of hire.

SOUNDS LIKE YOU?

To apply, please submit your application and resume or work history summary.  Position will remain open until filled.