Environmental Technician Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title Environmental Technician

Department Environmental Consulting

Reports To Manager, Environmental Consulting

Direct Reports 0

Full Time Exempt Hourly
Part Time Non-Exempt Salaried

Job Purpose

The Environmental Technician provides field and office support for environmental compliance,

permitting, monitoring, and remediation projects throughout Pennsylvania. This position supports

PADEP regulatory programs, including Act 2 remediation and NPDES permitting and compliance. The

role is approximately 80% field-based and 20% office-based, supporting both routine compliance and

active environmental response projects.

Essential Functions

Environmental Compliance and Inspections

• Conduct Erosion & Sedimentation (E&S) Inspections in accordance with approved E&S

Control Plans and PADEP regulations

• Perform Environmental Compliance Inspections to support permit compliance, including

• Conduct site walks and site assessments to document existing conditions, identify

compliance issues, and support permitting and remediation activities

• Document inspection findings and prepare inspection reports for internal review and

regulatory submittals

2 Sampling and Field Data Collection

• Conduct Erosion & Sedimentation (E&S) Inspections in accordance with approved E&S

Control Plans and PADEP regulations

• Perform Environmental Compliance Inspections to support permit compliance, including

NPDES and site specific approvals

• Conduct site walks and site assessments to document existing conditions, identify

compliance issues, and support permitting and remediation activities

• Document inspection findings and prepare inspection reports for internal review and

regulatory submittals

Regulatory Reporting and Permitting Support

• Support preparation and submittal of environmental and waste related documentation,

including 26R Reports
3 • Assist with Tier II Reporting under EPCRA requirements

• Provide technical support for NPDES permit drafting, renewals, and applications

• Compile monitoring data, inspection results, and supporting documentation for regulatory

compliance

Remote Sensing

4 • Conduct drone surveys for site documentation, inspections, monitoring, and reporting

• Maintain compliance with FAA Part 107 requirements, flight logs, and data management

Emergency Response

5 • Participate in emergency response and on‑call rotations as assigned

• Support industrial service projects, environmental response, and site maintenance

activities

Job Specification Requirements

Education Bachelor’s Degree (4-year) in environmental science, geology, engineering, or a related science or engineering discipline.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record

Certifications Ability and willingness to obtain the following:

• FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (Drone Pilot License)
• MSHA Surface and Underground Training
• E&S Inspection Certification

Familiarity with PADEP environmental regulations, including Act 2 and NPDES,

Experience preferred

Ability to follow regulatory protocols and direction from Project Managers and

Professional Environmental Specialists
knowledge, skills
and capabilities Strong field documentation and technical writing skills

Ability to manage multiple field activities while maintaining regulatory deadlines

PC proficiency Computer skills including Word, Excel, Access and database software is a plus.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted

Ability to traverse rugged terrain and active industrial, construction, or

Physical and remediation sites
Field
Requirements Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, high‑visibility

vest, and steel‑toe boots

Comfortable driving company vehicles and towing trailers