HGL - WHO WE ARE 

At HGL, we value our employees as individuals and as important members of our team. We offer a work environment that is flexible, inclusive, and dedicated to creating a sustainable future. We provide opportunities for a dynamic work environment surrounded by industry leaders working to solve today’s environmental, infrastructure, and natural resources challenges. HGL offers career advancement through internal and external training, skill advancement, and education. Projects at HGL span the United States and its territories all while solving problems associated with emerging contaminants (PFAS, radiological, and unexploded ordnance) along with traditional chemical contamination across all media. 

With over 550 employees, HGL is large enough to execute high profile projects but is small enough where the President and COO know everyone by name. By joining HGL, you will be working to restore the environment and protect our future.

HGL - WE INVEST IN YOU

It’s not just a job, it’s your career. HGL provides career growth opportunities via mentoring, training, education, and support for your certifications and licenses. HGL’s mission is to continually deliver new solutions and technologies for the ever-changing range of environmental challenges encountered in today’s world. HGL’s corporate culture ensures you’ll be given the opportunity for career advancement while being supported by bright, highly productive peers and leaders.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Currently, HGL (HydroGeologic, Inc.) is seeking an Environmental Field Technician 1 to support the Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) Group 2 Demolition Project on Aberdeen Proving Ground (Edgewood Area), MD. This project is associated with the demolition of former laboratories and process buildings supporting the tenants of APG. The project also involves environmental, waste, and confirmation sampling of various media; and disposal of various hazardous and non-hazardous materials derived from the demolition processes. 

Responsibilities/Duties

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

The successful candidate will be responsible for execution of environmental field tasks and related office work. Tasks are supportive in nature and may deal with an array of activities, including environmental sampling, data entry, report generation, and various other activities to support the demolition and sampling activities. The candidate will assist and interface with other field personnel including environmental scientists and UXO technicians, as well as other project and company representatives through meetings or site visits.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• Strong communication, organization, and field documentation skills.
• Dynamic team member.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Familiarity with MS Office applications.
• Ability to commute to the site located at the Edgewood Area, APG.
• Experience with Environmental field sampling of various media.
• Familiarity of environmental or construction industry performed related tasks.

WHAT YOU NEED TO STAND OUT – Preferred, not required

• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER or ability to train for & acquire 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER within first two weeks of employment. HGL will provide tuition support.

MORE ABOUT HGL AND THE OPPORTUNITY

• A pre-hire drug test and physical is required. In addition to the HAZWOPER physical, additional bloodwork (pre- and post-work) will be drawn at the APG Kirk Clinic.
• Must complete Anti-Terrorism Level 1 Training and iWatch training (computer based) within the first 30 days of employment.
• Must be a US Citizen with no prior criminal background.
• Must be able to access US Government installations and abide by APG regulations.

We are all unique in our experiences and diversity of backgrounds, yet we share a drive and vision in our belief that we can make a difference in improving the world we live in through collaboration, teamwork, and a positive work environment. This unites and empowers us to strive for excellence in all our endeavors.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
 
 If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by phone at 703-478-5186 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
 
 For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please click here.