What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Technician - Public Works position at LJA Engineering?
Title: Environmental Technician
Division: Public Works
LJA recognizes that our success depends on the quality of the people we hire. We are currently seeking highly talented individuals that take pride in their work, function exceptionally well in team environments, and contribute to the overall success of the company. As a 100% employee-owned company, we promote an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 50 office locations, LJA is growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future.
Summary: The Environmental Technician will work with an experienced team of environmental consultants in LJA’s Stormwater Division on projects for assisting municipalities and industrial facilities in complying with state/federal water quality regulations.
General Responsibilities:
- Conduct construction site inspections to identify stormwater quality issues
- Conduct municipal facility inspections to identify stormwater quality issues
- Conduct outfall monitoring to identify illicit discharges
- Data entry associated with field inspections
- Assist in the development of Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWP3s)
- Conduct representative monitoring events
- Communicate through verbal and written means as required for job performance
- Provide status reports to project manager on routine basis
- Other assigned duties as required
Required Education/Licenses:
- Minimum of Associate Degree in Environmental Studies
- Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science, Biology, or similar field preferred
Required Qualifications:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Organizational skills; attention to detail in recording field data
- Must have a clear driving record, a DMV check will be conducted
- Ability to represent LJA and its clients in a professional manner at all times
- Basic computer skills; must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience with environmental regulatory compliance and/or field inspections preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to drive long distances, to and from job sites within Texas and Louisiana. Locations may include, but are not limited to: Houston, Austin, Freeport, Conroe, and Beaumont.
- Inspection sites will have uneven ground and will require walking/standing for long periods of time; possible climbing.
- Work in inclement weather (hot/cold/rain)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
