Environmental Technician Jobs in California

Job Title: BIOLOGIST - Environmental Specialist Company: County Of Los Angeles Location: Los Angeles, CA Description: Provides technical expertise in the field of biology and suggests appropriate mitigation measures for the protection of biological resources to staff of the Department of Regional Planning, the Regional Planning Commission, the Board of Supervisors, public agencies, and private developers.Reviews and comments on a variety of environmental documents prepared by environmental consultants including Biological Constraints Analyses, Initial Studies, Oak Tree Permit applications, Environmental Impact Reports and Mitigation Monitoring Reports to assure compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).Studies project proposals to determine consistency with adopted state and county goals, policies, plans and ordinances; meets with applicants to establish proposed mitigation measures.Reviews comments from public agencies and members of the public; prepares project analyses and comments and indicates environmental impacts and recommendations for mitigation measures.Makes oral presentations before the Regional Planning Commission, the Board of Supervisors, the Environmental Review Board (ERB), the Significant Ecological Area Technical Advisory Committee (SEATAC), and community organizations.Analyzes and makes recommendations on discretionary projects/permits with respect to established county, state and federal guidelines.Understands natural and biological resources conservation, environmental thresholds, and other environmental issues relating to impacts of development projects to biological resources; interprets adopted state and county policies, guidelines, ordinances and zoning regulations for the public.Drafts agendas and minutes for Significant Ecological Areas Technical Advisory Committee (SEATAC) and Environmental Review Board (ERB) meetings.Serves as Chairperson at Significant Ecological Areas Technical Advisory Committee (SEATAC) and Environmental Review Board (ERB) meetings and is responsible for the coordination and facilitation of the meetings, including preparation of agendas and minutes.Participates in the development of specialized planning documents such as the Countywide General Plan Update and the creation of new community plans prepared by Department of Regional Planning staff.Responds to questions related to general processes as pertains to biological resources, and specific cases.Writes clear, concise and effective reports, communicating information to the public, governmental officials, agencies, and departmental staff.Communicates orally to members of the public, governmental officials, citizen groups and other departmental staff to effectively convey technical information regarding biological resources.Provides responsive, high quality service to County staff and members of the public by providing accurate, complete and up-to-date information, in a courteous, efficient and timely manner.Conducts field work in areas including but not limited to the Antelope Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Santa Monica Mountain, and is responsible for implementing the Department's Mitigation Monitoring program, reviewing and approving project landscape, fuel modification and irrigation plans.

Job Title: Forestry Technician Recreation Company: Location: Groveland, CA Description: DUTIES:Performs a variety of technical work in support of the recreation program.Qualifications: MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Qualifying experience for the GS-5 level includes one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-4. Specialized experience is experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: Experience requirements may be met by successful completion of a four (4) year course of study leading to a bachelors' degree or the equivalent. Education must include at least 24 semester/36 quarter hours in any combination of courses such as forestry, agriculture, crop or plant science, range management or conservation, wildlife management, watershed management, soil science, natural resources (except marine fisheries and oceanography), outdoor recreation management, civil or forest engineering, or wildland fire science. No more than 6 semester/9 quarter hours in mathematics is creditable. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION Examples of specialized experience include but are not limited to: Performing crew-based forestry related support work, such as for recreation or trail maintenance projects. Has experience and skill in guiding an oar raft through class III to V whitewater rapids, has Swift Water Rescue Training, and at a minimum First Aid training. Providing information on resource management practices and recreation regulations, opportunities, and restrictions; and ensured recreation areas and trails were maintained in accordance with standards. Conducting routine procedural tasks using work methods and techniques that were well-established and common to recreational functions.

Job Title: Environmental Technician I Company: QinetiQ Location: Fort Irwin, CA Description: The Systems Engineering Group of QinetiQ North America delivers systems engineering and integration, software development, logistics information management, training systems management, information technology services, and test and evaluation support for the development, modification, fielding and sustainment of military equipment and systems. The Group’s primary focus is at the operating force level and military buying commands. Our core competencies include: Enterprise IT Services Logistics Solutions/Life-Cycle Support Programmatic Services Security Solutions Software Development & Integration Systems Engineering & Integration Test & Evaluation Training Solutions Responsibilities: Resolves wildlife problems at Fort Irwin, and on the Fort Irwin military training range.  Uses Windows software to report outcome of actions.  Follows specific protocols designed to protect sensitive species such as the federally endangered desert tortoise.  Learns safe practices to avoid injury from wildlife.  Wildlife causing problems, in decreasing order of importance, are: desert tortoises, rattlesnakes, coyotes, honeybees, birds trapped in buildings, non poisonous snakes, and so forth.  Drives 4-wheel drive vehicles off road, occasionally at night.  Walks across moderately rough terrain with 5-10 pounds of equipment for short distances.  Uses a GPS unit to locate remote locations on the Fort Irwin training range. Qualifications: Generally requires a High School/Vocational diploma and 2 years related experience. Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions and uneven terrain. Valid California Driver's License is required. Candidates for this position will be subject to a government background investigation.  US Citizenship required.

Job Title: Environmental Consultant / Geologist / Engineer / Scientist Company: Location: San Diego, CA Description: Advantage Environmental Consultants (AEC) in San Marcos, California is adding one or more staff to our local team of environmental professionals. Prior environmental consulting experience with due diligence assessment (Phase I/II), property condition assessment, soil/soil gas/groundwater investigation, borehole/well logging and permitting, risk assessment, remediation and/or asbestos and lead-based paint surveys is required for mid to senior level applicants. Professional certification(s) are a plus and all inquiries are kept confidential. Entry level candidates should have a degree in physical sciences or a related field and a strong desire to learn the technical aspects of the environmental consulting business for future development in to project management roles. Please email resume to Register to View -env.com or mail to 145 Vallecitos De Oro, Suite 201, San Marcos, CA 92069. AEC will make best efforts to respond to all applicants.

Job Title: Lead Wildland Fire Module Range Forestry Technician Company: Location: Three Rivers, CA Description: A Lead Wildland Fire Module(GS-06 Range/Forestry Tech) performs and directs three or more crewmembers on a Wildland Fire Module. Leads crews in all aspects of wildland and prescribed fire operations including preparation, ignition, monitoring, holding mop-up and rehabilitation. Provides daily leadership and training for the crewmembers. Performs hazard fuel reduction projects. Serves as a Prescribed Fire Monitor, collecting and evaluation weather, fuels, topography and fire behavior data for prescribed and wildland fires.

Job Title: Environmental Protection Specialist Company: Location: Los Angeles, CA Description: Incumbent serves as an expert in the area of environmental protection and health for the OIG and is responsible for conducting audits and reviews as well as providing environmental expertise and advice to OIG management and staff. The incumbent is responsible for gathering and evaluating complex technical information, and preparing written correspondence and reports with recommendations to management for solving environmental issues or problems. Provides technical and regulatory advice to OIG leadership on complex and highly visible or politically sensitive environmental concerns. Reviews and provides comment on NASA’s environmental regulations, policies, and guidance promulgated in accordance with the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA). Develops environmental and health audit programs and plans, including functional responsibilities; specific project assignments; and audit objectives and requirements. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for performing audit and investigative related on-site reviews of NASA’s highly diverse workplaces, which include a variety of high-hazard and high-risk operations. Assesses matters such as overall effectiveness and efficiency; compliance with established policies, procedures, and government standards; and accomplishment of intended goals and objectives. Performs comprehensive environmental and health technical analyses of overall NASA operations in situations where decisions are complicated by the diversity of functional programs and operations, and conflicting requirements. Evaluates the technical content and quality of written documents such as audit reports and supporting working papers. Directs or conducts audit follow-up reviews to monitor the resolution of audit recommendations. Incumbent should be familiar with the procurement, storage, handling and transportation of hazardous materials; environmental sampling techniques, water quality management, characterization methodologies and the requisite control measures necessary to protect personnel and assets.

Job Title: Environmental Specialist Company: URS Location: San Diego, CA Description: BA/BS in environmental studies or related field. Experience in environmental consulting, working for a multi-discipline office. Knowledge and experience of CEQA and/or NEPA required. Excellent oral/written communication, interpersonal, organizational and analytical skills are required. Applicants should be highly self-motivated with the ability to multi-task and perform detail-oriented work. Must possess excellent working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications, including MS Word, Excel, and Power Point. Job Description : Entry level Environmental specialist responsible for multi-disciplinary project support. Under general supervision, this position will assist with writing, research, and project support relating to the following general fields: environmental, engineering, water resources, homeland security, transportation planning/traffic engineering, geotechnical resources/geology, site assessment & remediation, military planning and more. If candidate possesses appropriate experience/licensure, position may also include duties related to visual resource/aesthetics and landscape architecture.

Job Title: (2) Environmental Technicians - OSHA Hazwoper Company: Location: San Francisco, CA Description: TechUSA has an immediate need for (2) Environmental Field Technicians with current OSHA 40 Hour Hazwoper Training. Location: Hunters Point (Bayview District) Duration: 3 weeks Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00/hr ($750-1,000/wk) Start Date: 3/10 Requirements: - OSHA 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER), Title 8 California Code of Regulations (8 CCR) 5192e. - Must be physically fit and able to lift 50 lbs - Employees will be enrolled in a medical monitoring program which provides a fitness for duty certification based on work in a hazardous waste environment. For immediate consideration or additional information please contact Tom Mutaffis at Register to View and send resumes to Register to View Key Words: Environmental clean up remediation construction general labor operations and maintenance O&M hazardous materials worker.

Job Title: Parks Dept hiring - Environmental Specialist and Aide Company: Location: Monterey, ca Description: Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District looks to recruit two for its Environmental Education team: Environmental Education Specialist, Camp Programs Part Time/Seasonal - $600-800 week, DOE -Will manage Nature Camp programs -Oversee workshops and classes Experience with outdoor programs/camps preferred Deadline to apply: Feb 19 Environmental Education Aide Part Time/Seasonal - $350-$500 week, DOE -Assist in managing Nature Camp programs -Aid with workshops and classes Experience with outdoor programs/camps preferred Deadline to apply: April 16 EOE Contact details: Kelly McCullough Register to View Register to View www.mprpd.org Status: Part-time • Location: Monterey County • Post ID: 842214

Job Title: Fire Lookout Forestry Technician Company: Location: Tulelake, CA Description: A Fire Lookout(GS-04 Forestry Technician) maintains surveillance to detect and report occurrences of fires, status of fires, suspicious smokes, or unusual volume of legitimate smoke. Uses standard equipment to locate smokes reported by others, estimate distances, ascertain the probable size and characteristics of fires, and locate fires on maps. Reports fires to designated coordinators providing distance, location, volume, color, behavior of smoke and other pertinent facts. May make suggestions on type of initial attack forces which may be required based on observed conditions. Records and reports or directs others in taking daily weather observation. Maintains or directors others in maintains records and log books.