Environmental Technician II

CTI and Associates, Inc. - Gallatin, TN

CTI and Associates, Inc. (CTI) is a provider of geotechnical and environmental consulting, engineering, remediation and construction services to federal, state, municipal and industrial/commercial clients across the United States. Our 40 years of proven performance is a testament to CTI's ability to understand the complex issues facing our clients - and to hire and retain some of the finest talent in the industry. CTI has a rapidly growing Environmental Practice and Remediation Team. We are looking for candidates with enthusiasm and a sense of ownership to help build and fill out the Practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct field sampling of soil, water, ash, and hazardous materials, ensuring compliance with DOE, DoD, and commercial contract standards.
• Assist in carrying out conventional engineering/scientific tasks (e.g., permit preparation; simple document preparation; boring log preparation; data review)
• Assist in the development of and completes field tasks (e.g., Site reviews; assessments; sampling; remediation related tasks - system installation, operation and upgrading - and other field services).
• Operate and maintain environmental monitoring equipment, ensuring proper calibration and functioning during field activities.
• Assist in the collection, labeling, and transportation of environmental samples for laboratory analysis.
• Perform environmental inspections and assessments, documenting field observations and identifying potential risks.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulatory requirements during field and laboratory activities.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports by compiling and analyzing field data and contributing to findings.
• Collaborate with senior technicians and environmental scientists to complete project tasks on time and within budget.
• Troubleshoot basic issues with environmental equipment in the field and perform routine maintenance tasks.
• Participate in training sessions and ensure familiarity with the latest environmental technologies and methodologies.
• Assist in regulatory compliance activities, ensuring all environmental work meets local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Other reasonable directives, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Education, Experience and Requirements

• Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, or a related field (required).
• Minimum of 1 years of experience in environmental fieldwork or as an environmental technician (required).
• Knowledge of environmental sampling techniques and equipment (required).
• Familiarity with DOE, DoD, EPA, and OSHA environmental regulations (preferred).
• Experience in fieldwork documentation and data entry (preferred).
• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must receive a satisfactory pre-hire drug screen and background check.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License and clean driving record.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements.

Skills and Competencies

• Exhibits CTI values.
• Safety and Quality First. We foster ownership and accountability for the highest level of safety and quality. We are committed to zero incidents and continually improving our performance based upon our successes, lessons learned and industry best practices.
• Integrity and Ethics. We treat our people, clients and partners with integrity and respect and operate with honesty and transparency.
• Our People. We are a compassionate and collaborative organization that truly values our people. We strive to recruit, encourage, challenge and empower our people to deliver high-quality, sustainable and cost-effective solutions while providing rewarding career opportunities at all levels.
• Teamwork. We assemble high-performing, cross-functional teams involving our people and partners to achieve our clients' project goals and expectations.
• Innovation. We encourage and promote creative thinking that challenges the norm and brings about innovative solutions.
• Fieldwork proficiency: Skilled in collecting and handling environmental samples according to standards.
• Equipment operation: Ability to operate and perform basic maintenance on environmental monitoring tools.
• Technical writing: Capable of assisting in the creation of technical reports and data summaries.
• Collaboration: Ability to work within a team environment, supporting senior staff and project objectives.
• Problem-solving: Experience in identifying and troubleshooting basic issues during field activities.
• Safety compliance: Knowledge and application of safety and regulatory standards during environmental work.

CTI is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Veterans Welcome!

"All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability."