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“For Planet and Progress” is our north star that guides everything we do. We believe environmental responsibility and human progress are interconnected, interwoven and international. Our scientists, engineers, field teams, consultants and professionals collaborate across disciplines and geographies, guiding industries and governments, ensuring that communities and environments thrive.
When you join us, you’re not just forging a career, you’re joining a movement. A movement for better thinking, smarter solutions and lasting impact.
Together, we will advance our way of life and protect the integrity of our environment every step of the way.
A Day in the Life
We are in search of an Environmental Technician (Environmental Specialist – Wetlands) to be located at our Arvada, CO office. This position is predominantly field-based, with over 80% of work conducted in remote locations and overnight travel. The Environmental Technician supports natural resource and compliance projects across Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Utah, and surrounding states. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, proficiency with digital field data collection tools, and comfort working independently in changing field conditions.
The hourly range for this role is $22/hr. to $28/hr.
As a key member of the Natural Resources team, this role will be responsible for a range of activities including:
Conduct routine environmental field surveys and prepare reports under supervision using digital data collection tools, including ESRI applications (Survey123, Field Maps) and Microsoft Office
Follow established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and field QA/QC protocols to ensure accurate, defensible data
Demonstrate a strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental compliance standards
Support task execution, time management, and completion of assigned project deliverables
Assist with the preparation of technical reports, plans, and specifications
Maintain, manage, and calibrate field equipment as required
Support coordination and execution of field programs and schedules
Maintain and manage environmental data collection efforts and assist with database management for internal and client use
Provide regular progress updates to the Project Manager or Program Director
Contribute ideas for process or program improvements to supervisors
Manage multiple tasks across projects while meeting productivity and billability expectations (target 85%)
Travel to project sites, offices, and meetings as needed
Perform additional duties as assigned
Your Expertise and Skills
These requirements reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities that help you do your best work here.
To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Biology, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or a related field
Seasonal or prior field experience preferred
Familiar with Rocky Mountain wetlands, vegetation, and wildlife
Working knowledge of wetland delineations, permitting, and environmental regulations
Experience with threatened and endangered species or habitat assessments preferred
Proficiency in wildlife, avian, and plant identification
Basic GIS skills, including data processing and figure creation using ESRI ArcGIS Pro
Practical experience with GPS units (e.g., Trimble, Juniper, or similar)
Strong data collection and management skills with high attention to detail
Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Teams, Zoom)
Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and critical thinking skills
Adaptable and willing to cross‑train to support additional environmental services
Field, Travel, Work Environment & Physical Requirements
The physical and environmental requirements below reflect what’s typically needed to perform the essential functions of this role safely and effectively. We may provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, consistent with applicable law, to support performance of the essential functions.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
Ability to travel to project locations within the company’s service area as needed
Ability to obtain required health and safety certifications prior to start date (e.g., H2S, SafeLand, CPR)
Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor fieldwork, including hiking, digging, and operating UTVs
Ability to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
Comfortable working long field days, independently, and in remote locations
Ability to safely traverse uneven terrain on foot or via 4x4 vehicles or UTVs
Strong commitment to field safety procedures and situational awareness
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Onterris is a leading global environmental solutions company partnering with organizations to solve complex challenges where environmental pressures, regulatory expectations and operational risks intersect. Guided by our mission to advance the way of life without compromising the integrity of our environment, we believe environmental responsibility and human progress are fundamentally connected. Our scientists, engineers, field teams and consultants apply systems thinking that unites science, data and practical expertise to deliver solutions that strengthen our clients’ resilience, mitigate risk and protect the air, water and soil that sustain communities, while uncovering responsible paths forward for planet and progress. For more information, visit www.onterris.com.
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